What is the key difference between MCP Zuul and MCP Server Github Actions?

MCP Zuul belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Github Actions belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Zuul or MCP Server Github Actions 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 MCP Zuul and MCP Server Github Actions free or paid?

MCP Zuul operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). MCP Server Github Actions operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Zuul lists 45 tools with 1 views and 16 GitHub stars. MCP Server Github Actions lists 9 tools with 2 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Zuul and MCP Server Github Actions 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

MCP Zuul vs MCP Server Github Actions

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Zuul and MCP Server Github Actions 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

MCP Zuul

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: other

MCP Server Github Actions

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Zuul if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Github Actions 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 MCP Zuul when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ZUUL_URL, ZUUL_DEFAULT_TENANT, ZUUL_ENABLED_TOOLS, ZUUL_DISABLED_TOOLS, ZUUL_READ_ONLY, LOGJUICER_URL, MCP_TRANSPORT.
Primary tools included: list_builds, get_build, get_build_failures.

Explore MCP Zuul Details

Choose MCP Server Github Actions when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: GITHUB_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Zuul imatza-rh Version Control	MCP Server Github Actions ofershap Version Control
Summary	Zuul CI integration with 14 tools for build failure analysis, log search, pipeline status, and job configuration.	GitHub Actions — view workflow runs, read logs, re-run failed jobs, and manage CI/CD.
Category & Scope	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Zuul Tools (45)

list_builds

Search builds by project, pipeline, job, change, result. Includes `buildset_uuid` for cross-referencing.

get_build

Full build details — nodeset, log URL, artifacts, error detail. Accepts `url` or `uuid`.

get_build_failures

Start here for failures.** Structured task-level data from `job-output.json` — failed play, task, host, msg, rc, stderr/stdout. Accepts `url` or `uuid`.

diagnose_build

One-call failure diagnosis.** Combines structured failures from `job-output.json` with targeted log context (fatal/FAILED lines with surrounding context from `job-output.txt`). Use instead of calling `get_build_failures` + `get_build_log` separately. Accepts `url` or `uuid`.

get_build_log

Read and search log files. Modes: `summary` (tail + error lines), `full` (paginated), `grep` (regex + context), `start_line`/`end_line` (exact range). Supports `log_name` for any file. Accepts `url` or `uuid`.

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).

MCP Zuul Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imatza-rh-mcp-zuul": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-zuul"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZUUL_URL": "YOUR_ZUUL_URL_HERE",
        "ZUUL_DEFAULT_TENANT": "YOUR_ZUUL_DEFAULT_TENANT_HERE",
        "ZUUL_ENABLED_TOOLS": "YOUR_ZUUL_ENABLED_TOOLS_HERE",
        "ZUUL_DISABLED_TOOLS": "YOUR_ZUUL_DISABLED_TOOLS_HERE",
        "ZUUL_READ_ONLY": "YOUR_ZUUL_READ_ONLY_HERE",
        "LOGJUICER_URL": "YOUR_LOGJUICER_URL_HERE",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Github Actions Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ofershap-mcp-server-github-actions": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-github-actions"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITHUB_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Zuul is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Github Actions belongs to Version Control using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Zuul when you need capabilities focused on version control and MCP Server Github Actions when you require tools for version control.

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