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.
N8N MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to integrate Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, and Cursor with n8n workflows. This MCP enables users to build, test, and orchestrate complex workflows by exposing a set of tools that bridge Claude’s capabilities with n8n’s automation platform. The project emphasizes robust trigger handling, multi-tenant readiness, and progressive documentation to help developers understand how tools map to real-world workflow tasks. It also outlines future tooling integration points (such as getNodeEssentials and getNodeInfo) to further enhance node-structure awareness within MCP-powered automations.
| Feature | Github MCP Server | N8N MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 103 | 4 |
| 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
- n8n_test_workflow
- n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow
- getNodeEssentials
- getNodeInfo
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