What is the key difference between Self Hosted GitHub MCP server and Git MCP Server?

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution, while Git MCP Server belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Self Hosted GitHub MCP server or Git MCP Server 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 Self Hosted GitHub MCP server and Git MCP Server free or paid?

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Git MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server lists 7 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Git MCP Server lists 23 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Self Hosted GitHub MCP server and Git MCP Server 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

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server vs Git MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Self Hosted GitHub MCP server and Git 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Git MCP Server

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Self Hosted GitHub MCP server if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a local process. Choose Git MCP Server 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 Self Hosted GitHub MCP server 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).
Primary tools included: health_check, list_prs, get_pr.

Explore Self Hosted GitHub MCP server Details

Choose Git MCP Server 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).
Primary tools included: get_file_contents, get_repository_tree, push_files.

Explore Git MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Self Hosted GitHub MCP server Version Control	Git MCP Server Version Control
Summary	Self-hosted GitHub MCP server. PAT auth, stdio transport, transport-agnostic so it works with…	MCP server for GitLab and GitHub
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server Tools (7)

health_check

Verify the PAT is valid + report rate-limit headroom. First call when wiring up.

list_prs

List pull requests with state filter.

get_pr

Single PR with check-run status + mergeable state.

merge_pr

Squash/merge/rebase with optional branch delete.

list_dependabot_alerts

Alert sweep with severity-grouped counts.

get_file

Read a file via the Contents API.

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).

Self Hosted GitHub MCP server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "self-hosted-github-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "self-hosted-github-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Git MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@raytien/git-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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