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.
External MCP Server
Neurolink includes an External MCP Server capability, enabling seamless integration with external Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This feature loads and manages external MCP servers from a dedicated configuration file (.mcp-config.json), enables real JSON-RPC based communication, and supports end-to-end tool execution within the NeuroLink platform. It is designed for multi-provider AI workflows, allowing providers to delegate tool execution to external servers while preserving type safety, robust error handling, and deterministic behavior. The documentation highlights how to configure external MCP servers, register and discover tools, and perform end-to-end tool execution through the CLI, ensuring a production-ready MCP ecosystem.
| Feature | Github MCP Server | External MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 103 | 5 |
| 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
- readFile
- writeFile
- getCurrentTime
- list_directory
- read_file
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