Atlassian MCP Server vs Nps

A side-by-side look at the Atlassian MCP Server and Nps MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Atlassian MCP Server logoAtlassian MCP ServerVersion Control · Remote HTTP/SSEOfficial remote MCP server for Atlassian. Securely connect Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, and Compass to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and other AI tools using OAuth 2.1 or API tokens.80ExcellentAuth: otherNps logoNpsEnvironment & Nature · Local subprocess (stdio)NPS MCP — US National Park Service (free key, generous limits)59GoodAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Atlassian MCP Server for version control work over a hosted endpoint; choose Nps for environment & nature as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Atlassian MCP Server logoChoose Atlassian MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: other.
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Nps logoChoose Nps when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: PLATFORM_NPS_KEY.
  • You want tools like list_parks, get_park, list_alerts.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecAtlassian MCP Server logoAtlassian MCP ServerNps logoNps
CategoryVersion ControlEnvironment & Nature
Quality signal80/100 · Excellent59/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthotherNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsNone listedPLATFORM_NPS_KEY
Verified owner VerifiedCommunity listing
GitHub stars1,1180
Directory activity 9 views 0 installs 1 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listed6

Tools & capabilities

Atlassian MCP Server tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Nps tools 6

  • list_parksList or search NPS parks. Filter by free-text query, state code (2-letter, comma-separated), or parkCode list. Returns full name, description, designation, states, GPS, address, official URL.
  • get_parkFetch a single park by parkCode. Returns full description, designation, activities, topics, address, contacts, operating hours, entrance fees, and image gallery.
  • list_alertsCurrent park alerts — closures, road conditions, weather warnings, danger advisories. Filter by parkCode or state.
  • list_campgroundsCampgrounds inside a park or state. Returns name, description, RV/tent capacity, amenities, reservation info, GPS.
  • list_things_to_doActivities recommended by the park service — hikes, ranger programs, scenic drives, ranger-led activities. Filter by parkCode or state.
  • nps_visitationNational park visitor statistics — how many people visited a park. Answers "how many people visited Yellowstone", "NPS visitation numbers", "annual visitors to Grand Canyon", "busiest national park", "park attendance by month". Monthly + annual recreation and total visitor counts from the NPS Visitor Use Statistics service (keyless). Pass a park name or 4-letter code (e.g., YELL, GRCA, GRSM) and a year, or system_total:true for the whole national park system. Example: {"park":"yellowstone","year":2023}.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Atlassian MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlassian-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlassian.com/v2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Nps

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-nps"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PLATFORM_NPS_KEY": "YOUR_PLATFORM_NPS_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Atlassian MCP Server is categorized under Version Control and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Nps belongs to Environment & Nature and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Atlassian MCP Server for version control work and Nps for environment & nature.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Atlassian MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. Nps has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add atlassian-mcp-server and nps as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Atlassian MCP Server has a quality signal of 80/100 (Excellent) with 9 views, 0 installs and 1,118 GitHub stars. Nps has 59/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.