What is the key difference between Github Private and Expenselm MCP Server?

Github Private belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Expenselm MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Github Private or Expenselm MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Github Private and Expenselm MCP Server free or paid?

Github Private operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Expenselm MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Github Private lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Expenselm MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Github Private and Expenselm MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Github Private vs Expenselm MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Github Private and Expenselm 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Github Private

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Expenselm MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Github Private if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Expenselm MCP Server if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Github Private when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: gh_list_repos, gh_get_repo, gh_list_issues.

Explore Github Private Details

Choose Expenselm MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Expenselm MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Github Private Developer Tools	Expenselm MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	GitHub Private MCP Pack — access private repos, org data via OAuth.	An MCP server that provides access to your expense data on ExpenseLM.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Github Private Tools (6)

gh_list_repos

List all your repositories including private ones. Returns repo names, URLs, descriptions, language, stars, and last update time.

gh_get_repo

Get detailed info for a specific repository. Returns description, language, stars, forks, open issues, default branch, and access level.

gh_list_issues

List issues in a repository. Specify owner and repo name (e.g., owner='octocat', repo='Hello-World'). Returns titles, numbers, status, assignees, and labels.

gh_list_pulls

List pull requests in a repository. Specify owner and repo name (e.g., owner='octocat', repo='Hello-World'). Returns titles, numbers, status, reviewers, and merge state.

gh_list_orgs

List organizations you're a member of. Returns org names, URLs, and your role (owner, member, etc.).

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).

Github Private Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-private": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Expenselm MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "expenselm-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "expenselm-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Github Private is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Expenselm MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Github Private when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Expenselm MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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