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MCP Comparison

Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.

Github MCP Server

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.

Playwright MCP

Playwright MCP

Playwright MCP server. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright. This server enables large language models (LLMs) to interact with web pages through structured accessibility snapshots, bypassing the need for screenshots or visually-tuned models. The server is designed to be fast, lightweight, and deterministic, offering LLM-friendly tooling and a rich set of browser automation capabilities via MCP tools. It supports standalone operation, containerized deployments, and integration with a variety of MCP clients (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Copilot, Cursor, Goose, Windsurf, and others).

Feature Comparison
FeatureGithub MCP ServerPlaywright MCP
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Tools Available10326
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Github MCP Server Tools (103)
  • 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
Playwright MCP Tools (26)
  • browser_click
  • browser_close
  • browser_console_messages
  • browser_drag
  • browser_evaluate
  • browser_file_upload
  • browser_fill_form
  • browser_handle_dialog
  • browser_hover
  • browser_navigate
  • +16 more tools

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