Git MCP Server vs MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket
A side-by-side look at the Git MCP Server and MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Git MCP Server for version control work as a local process; choose MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket for version control as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Git MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE, MCP_LOG_LEVEL, MCP_HTTP_PORT, GIT_BASE_DIR, LOGS_DIR, GIT_USERNAME, GIT_EMAIL, GIT_SIGN_COMMITS. - You want tools like
git_add, git_blame, git_branch.
Choose MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL, ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN, ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_USERNAME, ATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_APP_PASSWORD, BITBUCKET_DEFAULT_WORKSPACE. - You want tools like
bb_get, bb_post, bb_put.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Version Control | Version Control |
| Quality signal | 69/100 · Great | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPEMCP_LOG_LEVELMCP_HTTP_PORTGIT_BASE_DIRLOGS_DIRGIT_USERNAMEGIT_EMAILGIT_SIGN_COMMITS | ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAILATLASSIAN_API_TOKENATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_USERNAMEATLASSIAN_BITBUCKET_APP_PASSWORDBITBUCKET_DEFAULT_WORKSPACE |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 242 | 163 |
| Directory activity | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 28 | 6 |
| Full listing | View Git MCP Server | View MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket |
Tools & capabilities
Git MCP Server tools 28
git_addStage files for commit. Add file contents to the staging area (index) to prepare for the next commit.git_blameShow line-by-line authorship information for a file, displaying who last modified each line and when. For large files, use startLine/endLine to limit output.git_branchManage branches: list all branches, show current branch, create a new branch, delete a branch, or rename a branch.git_changelog_analyzeGather git history context (commits, tags) and structured review instructions to support LLM-driven changelog analysis. Changelog file should be read separately; this tool provides the supporting git data and analysis framework. Pass one or more review types to control what kind of analysis to perform.git_checkoutSwitch branches or restore working tree files. Can checkout an existing branch, create a new branch, or restore specific files.git_cherry_pickCherry-pick commits from other branches. Apply specific commits to the current branch without merging entire branches.git_cleanRemove untracked files from the working directory. Requires force flag for safety. Use dry-run to preview files that would be removed.git_clear_working_dirClear the session working directory setting. This resets the context without restarting the server. Subsequent git operations will require an explicit path parameter unless git_set_working_dir is called again.git_cloneClone a repository from a remote URL or local path. Accepts HTTP(S), SSH, git://, file://, and bare filesystem paths, with optional shallow cloning.git_commitCreate a new commit with staged changes in the repository. Records a snapshot of the staging area with a commit message. **Commit Message Format:** Pass commit messages as JSON string parameters. Multi-line messages are supported using standard JSON string escaping. **Examples:** - Single line: { "message": "feat: add user authentication" } - Multi-line: { "message": "feat: add user authentication\n\nImplemented OAuth2 flow with JWT tokens.\nAdded tests for login and logout." } Note: Do not use bash heredoc syntax. Literal escape sequences (\n, \t) in the message string are automatically normalized to their actual characters.git_diffView differences between commits, branches, or working tree. Shows changes in unified diff format.git_fetchFetch updates from a remote repository. Downloads objects and refs without merging them.- +16 more on the listing page
MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket tools 6
bb_getRead 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_postCreate Bitbucket resources. Returns TOON format by default (token-efficient). **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - Use `jq` param to extract only needed fields from response (e.g., `jq: "{id: id, title: title}"`) - Unfiltered responses include all metadata and are expensive! **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Create PR:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests` body: `{"title": "...", "source": {"branch": {"name": "feature"}}, "destination": {"branch": {"name": "main"}}}` 2. **Add PR comment:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/comments` body: `{"content": {"raw": "Comment text"}}` 3. **Approve PR:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/approve` body: `{}` 4. **Request changes:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/request-changes` body: `{}` 5. **Merge PR:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/merge` body: `{"merge_strategy": "squash"}` (strategies: merge_commit, squash, fast_forward) The `/2.0` prefix is added automatically. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/bb_putReplace Bitbucket resources (full update). Returns TOON format by default. **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - Use `jq` param to extract only needed fields from response - Example: `jq: "{uuid: uuid, name: name}"` **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Update repository:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}` body: `{"description": "...", "is_private": true, "has_issues": true}` 2. **Create/update file:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/src` Note: Use multipart form data for file uploads (complex - prefer PATCH for metadata) 3. **Update branch restriction:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/branch-restrictions/{id}` body: `{"kind": "push", "pattern": "main", "users": [{"uuid": "..."}]}` The `/2.0` prefix is added automatically. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/bb_patchPartially update Bitbucket resources. Returns TOON format by default. **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** Use `jq` param to filter response fields. **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Update PR title/description:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}` body: `{"title": "New title", "description": "Updated description"}` 2. **Update PR reviewers:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}` body: `{"reviewers": [{"uuid": "{user-uuid}"}]}` 3. **Update repository properties:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}` body: `{"description": "New description"}` 4. **Update comment:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{pr_id}/comments/{comment_id}` body: `{"content": {"raw": "Updated comment"}}` The `/2.0` prefix is added automatically. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/bb_deleteDelete Bitbucket resources. Returns TOON format by default. **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Delete branch:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/refs/branches/{branch_name}` 2. **Delete PR comment:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{pr_id}/comments/{comment_id}` 3. **Decline PR:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/decline` 4. **Remove PR approval:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/approve` 5. **Delete repository:** `/repositories/{workspace}/{repo}` (caution: irreversible) Note: Most DELETE endpoints return 204 No Content on success. The `/2.0` prefix is added automatically. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/bb_cloneClone a Bitbucket repository to your local filesystem using SSH (preferred) or HTTPS. Provide `repoSlug` and `targetPath` (absolute path). Clones into `targetPath/repoSlug`. SSH keys must be configured; falls back to HTTPS if unavailable.
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.
Git MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"git-mcp-server-2": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/git-mcp-server@latest"
],
"env": {
"MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE_HERE",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_MCP_LOG_LEVEL_HERE",
"MCP_HTTP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_PORT_HERE",
"GIT_BASE_DIR": "YOUR_GIT_BASE_DIR_HERE",
"LOGS_DIR": "YOUR_LOGS_DIR_HERE",
"GIT_USERNAME": "YOUR_GIT_USERNAME_HERE",
"GIT_EMAIL": "YOUR_GIT_EMAIL_HERE",
"GIT_SIGN_COMMITS": "YOUR_GIT_SIGN_COMMITS_HERE"
}
}
}
}
MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket
{
"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"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Git MCP Server is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket belongs to Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Git MCP Server for version control work and MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket for version control.
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.
Git MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket is listed as free. Auth: api key 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 git-mcp-server-2 and aashari-mcp-server-atlassian-bitbucket as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Git MCP Server has a quality signal of 69/100 (Great) with 5 views, 0 installs and 242 GitHub stars. MCP Server Atlassian Bitbucket has 65/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 163 GitHub stars.