Git MCP Server vs Public Tools

In-depth architectural comparison of the Git MCP Server and Public Tools 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 Git 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).

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Choose Public Tools 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).

Explore Public Tools Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Git MCP Server Version Control	Public Tools Version Control
Summary	Comprehensive Git MCP server enabling native git tools including clone, commit, worktree, & more.	Outils location France : bail, encadrement loyers, IRL, depot, quittance, EDL - pour agents IA.
Category & Scope	Version Control	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": {
    "git-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/git-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "public-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "public-tools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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