Math vs Git
A side-by-side look at the Math and Git MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Math for data science tools work; choose Git for version control as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Math when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Science Tools domain.
- You want tools like
calculate, convert_units, statistics.
Choose Git when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
repo_path, context_lines, target.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Science Tools | Version Control |
| Quality signal | 37/100 · Fair | 81/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 91,512 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 49 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 5 | 16 |
| Full listing | View Math | View Git |
Tools & capabilities
Math tools 5
calculateEvaluate math expressions safely (no `eval`). Supports arithmetic operators (`+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `^`, `%`), parentheses, functions (`sqrt`, `abs`, `floor`, `ceil`, `round`, `log`, `ln`, `sin`, `cos`, `tan`, `min`, `max`, `pow`), constants (`pi`, `e`), and named variables.convert_unitsConvert between units across six categories:statisticsStatistical analysis on datasets: mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation, min, max, range, percentile, correlation between two arrays, and a full summary mode.format_numberFormat numbers as: currency (`$1,234.56`), percentage, scientific notation, binary, octal, hexadecimal, significant figures, or with thousands separators.percentage_calcCommon percentage operations: X% of Y, what percent X is of Y, percentage change between two values, tip calculator, discount calculator, and markup calculator.
Git tools 16
repo_pathcontext_linestargetmessageMERGE_HEADHEADfilesmax_countstart_timestampend_timestampbranch_namebase_branch- +4 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Math
No confirmed install command for Math yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Git
{
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"installations"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Math is categorized under Data Science Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Git belongs to Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Math for data science tools work and Git for version control.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Math has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
Math has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Git is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add math and git as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Math has a quality signal of 37/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Git has 81/100 (Excellent) with 49 views, 0 installs and 91,512 GitHub stars.