What is the key difference between MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket and MCP Gitlab?

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution, while MCP Gitlab belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket or MCP Gitlab in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket and MCP Gitlab free or paid?

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). MCP Gitlab operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket lists 6 tools with 4 views and 161 GitHub stars. MCP Gitlab lists 80 tools with 0 views and 6 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket and MCP Gitlab together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket vs MCP Gitlab

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket and MCP Gitlab MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Gitlab

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Gitlab if your workspace requires Version Control integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL, ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN, ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_USERNAME, ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_APP_PASSWORD, BITBUCKET_DEFAULT_WORKSPACE.
Primary tools included: bb_get, bb_post, bb_put.

Explore MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket Details

Choose MCP Gitlab when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: gitlab_get_project, gitlab_create_project, gitlab_delete_project.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket aashari Version Control	M MCP Gitlab Version Control
Summary	Atlassian Bitbucket Cloud integration. Enables AI systems to interact with repositories, pull requests, workspaces, and code in real time.	MCP server for GitLab API — projects, MRs, pipelines, CI/CD, approvals, issues, code review.
Category & Scope	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket Tools (6)

bb_get

Read any Bitbucket data. Returns TOON format by default (30-60% fewer tokens than JSON). **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - ALWAYS use `jq` param to filter response fields. Unfiltered responses are very expensive! - Use `pagelen` query param to restrict result count (e.g., `pagelen: "5"`) - If unsure about available fields, first fetch ONE item with `pagelen: "1"` and NO jq filter to explore the schema, then use jq in subsequent calls **Schema Discovery Pattern:** 1. First call: `path: "/workspaces", queryParams: {"pagelen": "1"}` (no jq) - explore available fields 2. Then use: `jq: "values[*].{slug: slug, name: name, uuid: uuid}"` - extract only what you need **Output format:** TOON (default, token-efficient) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common paths:** - `/workspaces` - list workspaces - `/repositories/{workspace}` - list repos in workspace - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}` - get repo details - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests` - list PRs - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}` - get PR details - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/comments` - list PR comments - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/diff` - get PR diff - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/refs/branches` - list branches - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/commits` - list commits - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/src/{commit}/{filepath}` - get file content - `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/diff/{source}..{destination}` - compare branches/commits **Query params:** `pagelen` (page size), `page` (page number), `q` (filter), `sort` (order), `fields` (sparse response) **Example filters (q param):** `state="OPEN"`, `source.branch.name="feature"`, `title~"bug"` **JQ examples:** `values[*].slug`, `values[0]`, `values[*].{name: name, uuid: uuid}` The `/2.0` prefix is added automatically. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/

bb_post

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aashari-mcp-server-atlassian-bitbucket": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-bitbucket"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL_HERE",
        "ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_USERNAME": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_USERNAME_HERE",
        "ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_APP_PASSWORD": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_APP_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "BITBUCKET_DEFAULT_WORKSPACE": "YOUR_BITBUCKET_DEFAULT_WORKSPACE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Gitlab Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gitlab-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-gitlab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Gitlab belongs to Version Control using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket when you need capabilities focused on version control and MCP Gitlab when you require tools for version control.

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