MCP Comparison
Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.
Github MCP Server
GitHub's official MCP Server. This repository hosts the MCP server implementation that enables Model Context Protocol (MCP) tooling for GitHub data and workflows. It exposes a wide registry of MCP tools spanning code management, repository operations, issues, pull requests, workflows, gists, and more. The documentation and commit history reveal a broad set of tools (GetMe, GetTeams, ListIssues, CreateOrUpdateFile, GetRepositoryTree, and many others) that are designed to be wired into dynamic toolsets and accessed via a consistent ServerTool pattern. This MCP server is built with extensibility in mind, supporting features like tool dependencies, dynamic toolsets, and feature flags to adapt to varied prompts and use cases. The project emphasizes a registry-driven approach where tools, resources, and prompts are defined and validated, enabling robust integration with client apps and AI models.
Claude Skills MCP Server
Claude Skills MCP Server is an MCP server that enables intelligent search and retrieval of Claude Agent Skills using vector embeddings and semantic similarity. It implements a progressive disclosure architecture so AI applications can discover and load skills in stages (metadata → full content → files) while remaining fast and local. The server can load skills from multiple sources, including Official Anthropic Skills, K-Dense AI Scientific Skills, and local directories, providing a zero-configuration experience out of the box for Cursor or standalone usage. The architecture is split into a lightweight frontend and a heavy backend, enabling instant startup and background backend download, with no API keys required and the ability to connect to remote hosted backends if desired.
| Feature | Github MCP Server | Claude Skills MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 103 | 3 |
| Has Installation Guide | ||
| Has Examples | ||
| Website | ||
| Source Code |
- actions_get
- actions_list
- actions_run_trigger
- cancel_workflow_run
- delete_workflow_run_logs
- download_workflow_run_artifact
- get_job_logs
- get_job_logs
- get_workflow_run
- get_workflow_run_logs
- +93 more tools
- find_helpful_skills
- read_skill_document
- list_skills
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