Comparison
1Panel vs github-mcp-server
Verdict
Pick 1Panel when license: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, github-mcp-server is MIT; pick github-mcp-server when license: github-mcp-server is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | 1Panel | github-mcp-server |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- 1Panel
- A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support
- github-mcp-server
- GitHub's official MCP Server
Stars
- 1Panel
- 36k
- github-mcp-server
- 31k
Forks
- 1Panel
- 3.2k
- github-mcp-server
- 4.6k
Open issues
- 1Panel
- 278
- github-mcp-server
- 336
Language
- 1Panel
- Go
- github-mcp-server
- Go
Adopt for
- 1Panel
- 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.
- github-mcp-server
- -
Persona
- 1Panel
- -
- github-mcp-server
- -
Runtime
- 1Panel
- -
- github-mcp-server
- -
License
- 1Panel
- GPL-3.0
- github-mcp-server
- MIT
Last pushed
- 1Panel
- Jul 10, 2026
- github-mcp-server
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- 1Panel
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- github-mcp-server
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- 1Panel
- 1d
- github-mcp-server
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- 1Panel
- 278
- github-mcp-server
- 336
Security scan
- 1Panel
- No lockfile
- github-mcp-server
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- 1Panel
- Trust report
- github-mcp-server
- Trust report
Choose 1Panel if…
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, github-mcp-server is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
When NOT to use 1Panel
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
Choose github-mcp-server if…
- License: github-mcp-server is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to github-mcp-server: github, go, mcp, mcp-server.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 10, 2026).
When NOT to use github-mcp-server
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (github/github-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (github/github-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (github/github-mcp-server) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: 1Panel 36k · github-mcp-server 31k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between 1Panel and github-mcp-server?
- 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. github-mcp-server: GitHub's official MCP Server. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose 1Panel over github-mcp-server?
- Choose 1Panel over github-mcp-server when License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, github-mcp-server is MIT; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
- When should I choose github-mcp-server over 1Panel?
- Choose github-mcp-server over 1Panel when License: github-mcp-server is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to github-mcp-server: github, go, mcp, mcp-server; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 10, 2026).
- When should I avoid 1Panel?
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
- When should I avoid github-mcp-server?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is 1Panel or github-mcp-server more popular on GitHub?
- 1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 31,360). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are 1Panel and github-mcp-server open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, github-mcp-server: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or github-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at 1Panel alternatives and github-mcp-server alternatives (1Panel markdown twin, github-mcp-server markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, 1Panel or github-mcp-server?
- 1Panel: Very active. github-mcp-server: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and github-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: 1Panel trust report; github-mcp-server trust report.