What is the key difference between Gk Cli and Myopic?

Gk Cli belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Myopic belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gk Cli or Myopic 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 Gk Cli and Myopic free or paid?

Gk Cli operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Myopic operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gk Cli lists 5 tools with 2 views and 442 GitHub stars. Myopic lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gk Cli and Myopic 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.

How do I install Gk Cli or Myopic in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Gk Cli and Myopic free to use, or do they require API keys?

Gk Cli is listed under a Freemium model with API Key required . Myopic operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Gk Cli and Myopic at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both gitkraken-gk-cli and myopic as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Gk Cli has a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 442 GitHub stars. Myopic holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Gk Cli vs Myopic

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gk Cli and Myopic 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

Gk Cli

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Myopic

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Gk Cli if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Myopic if your workspace requires Version Control integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Gk Cli when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: GK_API_TOKEN, GK_JIRA_TOKEN, GK_GITHUB_TOKEN, GK_GITLAB_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Local MCP server wrapping git, GitHub, Jira, and GitKraken APIs, AI-powered commit message and pull request generation, Work item management across multiple repositories.

Explore Gk Cli Details

Choose Myopic 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 Myopic Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Gk Cli gitkraken Version Control	M Myopic Version Control
Summary	A CLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs. Includes an MCP server via gk mcp that not only wraps GitKraken APIs, but also Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and more. Works with local tools and remote services.	Code-review MCP: review a merge request against the whole codebase, not just the diff. GitLab.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gk Cli Tools (5)

Local MCP server wrapping git, GitHub, Jira, and GitKraken APIs

AI-powered commit message and pull request generation

Work item management across multiple repositories

Support for git command passthrough

Cross-platform support: macOS, Windows, Unix

Myopic Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Gk Cli Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitkraken-gk-cli": {
      "url": "https://help.gitkraken.com/cli/gk-cli-mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Myopic Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Gk Cli is categorized under Version Control and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Myopic belongs to Version Control using local stdio subprocess. Select Gk Cli when you need capabilities focused on version control and Myopic when you require tools for version control.

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