MCP Comparison
Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.
MarkItDown MCP
MarkItDown-MCP is a lightweight MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provided as the markitdown-mcp package. It exposes a STDIO, Streamable HTTP, and SSE MCP server designed for calling MarkItDown to convert content to Markdown. The package focuses on simplicity and accessibility, enabling you to run the MCP server locally via a simple CLI, or in Docker for containerized workflows, with integration options for Claude Desktop. The core capability is exposed through a single tool, convert_to_markdown(uri), which accepts a URI in http:, https:, file:, or data: schemes to fetch content and convert it to Markdown. This MCP server is easy to install with pip and can be used in various transport modes, including STDIO and HTTP/SSE, making it a flexible choice for automations and integrations.
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.
| Feature | MarkItDown MCP | Github MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 2 | 103 |
| Has Installation Guide | ||
| Has Examples | ||
| Website | ||
| Source Code |
- convert_to_markdown(uri)
- mcpinspector
- 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
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