What is the key difference between Github Private and Metabase?

Github Private belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Metabase belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Github Private or Metabase 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 Metabase free or paid?

Github Private operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Metabase 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. Metabase lists 0 tools with 0 views and 49,126 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Github Private and Metabase 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 Metabase

In-depth architectural comparison of the Github Private and Metabase 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

Metabase

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 44/100 (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 Metabase if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. 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 Metabase 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).

Explore Metabase Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Github Private Developer Tools	Metabase Developer Tools
Summary	GitHub Private MCP Pack — access private repos, org data via OAuth.	Lets AI clients search, explore, query, and visualize data in a Metabase instance.
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"
    }
  }
}

Metabase Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabase": {
      "url": "https://www.metabase.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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