everything vs github-mcp-server
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
everything by modelcontextprotocol | github-mcp-server by ParasSolanki | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 4 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 32 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther | GitHubDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 15 mo ago |
everything · Summary
Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.
github-mcp-server · Summary
MCP server for GitHub API integration, providing extensive repository, issue, PR, and code search capabilities.
everything · Use cases
- Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
- Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
- Validating client compatibility with different transport methods
github-mcp-server · Use cases
- AI assistants analyzing GitHub repositories and their activity
- Automated repository management through natural language commands
- Code review assistance by pulling specific PRs and issues
everything · Install
NPX (recommended)
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}On Windows, use cmd /c:
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
}
}
}Global install
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everythinggithub-mcp-server · Install
Installation
- Create or get access token for your Github Account: [Guide](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens#creating-a-fine-grained-personal-access-token)
- Add server config to Claude Desktop:
- MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows: [Check this Guide](https://gist.github.com/feveromo/7a340d7795fca1ccd535a5802b976e1f)
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "github-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_personal_github_access_token"
}
}
}
}