MCP Server Bitbucket vs Github MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Bitbucket and Github 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Bitbucket 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: BITBUCKET_WORKSPACE, BITBUCKET_EMAIL, BITBUCKET_API_TOKEN, API_TIMEOUT, MAX_RETRIES.
• Primary tools included: list_repositories, get_repository, create_repository.

Explore MCP Server Bitbucket Details

Choose Github MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: GITHUB_OAUTH_CALLBACK_PORT.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Bitbucket JaviMaligno Version Control	Github MCP Server github VerifiedVersion Control
Summary	Bitbucket MCP server with 58 tools for repository management, PRs, pipelines, branches, commits, deployments, webhooks, tags, branch restrictions, and source browsing.	Official GitHub server for integration with repository management, PRs, issues, and more.
Category & Scope

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": {
    "javimaligno-mcp-server-bitbucket": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-bitbucket"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BITBUCKET_WORKSPACE": "YOUR_BITBUCKET_WORKSPACE_HERE",
        "BITBUCKET_EMAIL": "YOUR_BITBUCKET_EMAIL_HERE",
        "BITBUCKET_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_BITBUCKET_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "API_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_API_TIMEOUT_HERE",
        "MAX_RETRIES": "YOUR_MAX_RETRIES_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-github-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

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