Github Enterprise MCP vs Gitlab MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Github Enterprise MCP and Gitlab MCP Server 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Github Enterprise MCP 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: GITHUB_TOKEN, GITHUB_ENTERPRISE_URL.
• Primary tools included: list-repositories, get-repository, list-branches.

Explore Github Enterprise MCP Details

Choose Gitlab MCP Server 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: Complete GitLab REST API v4 and GraphQL coverage, 1006 MCP tools across 162 domains and 24 resources, Cross-platform Go binary with stdio and HTTP transports.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Github Enterprise MCP ddukbg Version Control	Gitlab MCP Server jmrplens Version Control
Summary	MCP server for GitHub Enterprise API integration	Complete GitLab REST API v4 coverage with 1006 MCP tools across 162 domains, 42 meta-tools, 24 resources, and 38 prompts. Cross-platform Go binary with stdio and HTTP transports, OAuth support, auto-update, read-only and safe modes.
Category & Scope	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddukbg-github-enterprise-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ddukbg/github-enterprise-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITHUB_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GITHUB_ENTERPRISE_URL": "YOUR_GITHUB_ENTERPRISE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jmrplens-gitlab-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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