Which one to pick
- Pick GitHub if you want a remote endpoint and nothing to install.
- GitHub has at least twice the GitHub stars.
Built only from the numbers below. It changes when they do.
Side by side
| Feature | GitHub | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Community | Community |
| Automated checks | 100/100 · Verified | 100/100 · Verified |
| Transport | stdio, remote | stdio |
| Auth | mixed | — |
| Tools | 103 | — |
| Settings (env vars) | 14 | 3 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| GitHub stars | 34,425 | 141 |
| Downloads, 30 days | — | — |
| Latest version | 2.1.0 | 0.7.1 |
| Last commit | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Install | docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server:2.1.0 | npx -y @paretools/github |
Tools compared
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GitHub vs GitHub questions
Is GitHub or GitHub better?
Pick GitHub if you want a remote endpoint and nothing to install. GitHub has at least twice the GitHub stars. The right pick depends on which of these matters for your setup.
Can I use GitHub and GitHub together?
Yes. MCP clients load several servers at once; add both to the same config and give each its own name.