What is the key difference between Alces MCP and MCP?

Alces MCP belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while MCP belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Alces MCP or MCP 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 Alces MCP and MCP free or paid?

Alces MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Alces MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP lists 0 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Alces MCP and MCP 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

Alces MCP vs MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Alces MCP and MCP 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

Alces MCP

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

MCP

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Alces MCP if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose MCP if your workspace requires Version Control integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Alces MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Alces MCP Details

Choose MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Alces MCP Version Control	M MCP VerifiedVersion Control
Summary	Alces for Jira Data Center — MCP server bridging Jira DC/JSM with AI agents	Official GitLab MCP Server
Category & Scope	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Alces MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Alces MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alces-mcp": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/moosejudge/alces-mcp"
    }
  }
}

MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-92": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Alces MCP is categorized under Version Control and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, MCP belongs to Version Control using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Alces MCP when you need capabilities focused on version control and MCP when you require tools for version control.

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