Nps vs Atlassian MCP Server

A side-by-side look at the Nps and Atlassian MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Nps logoNpsEnvironment & Nature · Local subprocess (stdio)NPS MCP — US National Park Service (free key, generous limits)59GoodAuth: not declaredAtlassian MCP Server logoAtlassian MCP ServerVersion Control · Remote HTTP/SSEOfficial remote MCP server for Atlassian. Securely connect Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, and Compass to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and other AI tools using OAuth 2.1 or API tokens.80ExcellentAuth: other

Verdict: choose Nps for environment & nature work as a local process; choose Atlassian MCP Server for version control over a hosted endpoint. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Nps logoChoose Nps when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: PLATFORM_NPS_KEY.
  • You want tools like list_parks, get_park, list_alerts.
Explore Nps

Atlassian MCP Server logoChoose Atlassian MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: other.
Explore Atlassian MCP Server

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecNps logoNpsAtlassian MCP Server logoAtlassian MCP Server
CategoryEnvironment & NatureVersion Control
Quality signal59/100 · Good80/100 · Excellent
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Remote HTTP/SSE
AuthNot declaredother
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsPLATFORM_NPS_KEYNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listing Verified
GitHub stars01,118
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 9 views 0 installs 1 upvotes
Tools6Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Nps tools 6

  • list_parksList or search NPS parks. Filter by free-text query, state code (2-letter, comma-separated), or parkCode list. Returns full name, description, designation, states, GPS, address, official URL.
  • get_parkFetch a single park by parkCode. Returns full description, designation, activities, topics, address, contacts, operating hours, entrance fees, and image gallery.
  • list_alertsCurrent park alerts — closures, road conditions, weather warnings, danger advisories. Filter by parkCode or state.
  • list_campgroundsCampgrounds inside a park or state. Returns name, description, RV/tent capacity, amenities, reservation info, GPS.
  • list_things_to_doActivities recommended by the park service — hikes, ranger programs, scenic drives, ranger-led activities. Filter by parkCode or state.
  • nps_visitationNational park visitor statistics — how many people visited a park. Answers "how many people visited Yellowstone", "NPS visitation numbers", "annual visitors to Grand Canyon", "busiest national park", "park attendance by month". Monthly + annual recreation and total visitor counts from the NPS Visitor Use Statistics service (keyless). Pass a park name or 4-letter code (e.g., YELL, GRCA, GRSM) and a year, or system_total:true for the whole national park system. Example: {"park":"yellowstone","year":2023}.

Atlassian MCP Server tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.

Nps

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-nps"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PLATFORM_NPS_KEY": "YOUR_PLATFORM_NPS_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Atlassian MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlassian-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlassian.com/v2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Nps is categorized under Environment & Nature and uses a local stdio subprocess. Atlassian MCP Server belongs to Version Control and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick Nps for environment & nature work and Atlassian MCP Server 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.

Nps has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Atlassian MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. 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 nps and atlassian-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Nps has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Atlassian MCP Server has 80/100 (Excellent) with 9 views, 0 installs and 1,118 GitHub stars.