Auten vs Git
A side-by-side look at the Auten and Git MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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AutenDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Computer use for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or any MCP client: your computer + Android phone (beta)40FairAuth: not declaredVerdict: choose Auten for developer tools work as a local process; choose Git for other tools and integrations as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
AChoose Auten when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Choose Git when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | A Auten | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Other Tools and Integrations |
| Quality signal | 40/100 · Fair | 89/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
Tools & capabilities
Auten tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Git tools 9
create_entitiesCreate multiple new entities in the knowledge graphcreate_relationsCreate multiple new relations between entities in the knowledge graph. Relations should be in active voiceadd_observationsAdd new observations to existing entities in the knowledge graphdelete_entitiesDelete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graphdelete_observationsDelete specific observations from entities in the knowledge graphdelete_relationsDelete multiple relations from the knowledge graphread_graphRead the entire knowledge graphsearch_nodesSearch for nodes in the knowledge graph based on a queryopen_nodesOpen specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names
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.
Auten
{
"mcpServers": {
"auten": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@autenai/mcp"
]
}
}
}
Git
{
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Auten is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Git belongs to Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Auten for developer tools work and Git for other tools and integrations.
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.
Auten has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Git is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. 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 auten and git as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Auten has a quality signal of 40/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Git has 89/100 (Excellent) with 39 views, 0 installs and 91,289 GitHub stars.