Comparison
arthas vs awesome-mcp-servers
Verdict
Pick arthas when requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; pick awesome-mcp-servers when tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: awesome, ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | awesome-mcp-servers |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (66d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- awesome-mcp-servers
- Awesome MCP Servers - A curated list of Model Context Protocol servers
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- awesome-mcp-servers
- 5.7k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- awesome-mcp-servers
- 2.0k
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- awesome-mcp-servers
- 540
Language
- arthas
- Java
- awesome-mcp-servers
- -
Adopt for
- arthas
- Arthas is a Java diagnostic tool from Alibaba designed to monitor and troubleshoot running Java applications using features such as tracing, classloader analysis, and JVM diagnostics.
- awesome-mcp-servers
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- awesome-mcp-servers
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- awesome-mcp-servers
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- awesome-mcp-servers
- -
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- awesome-mcp-servers
- May 6, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- awesome-mcp-servers
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- awesome-mcp-servers
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- awesome-mcp-servers
- 66d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- awesome-mcp-servers
- 540
Owner type
- arthas
- Organization
- awesome-mcp-servers
- User
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- awesome-mcp-servers
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- awesome-mcp-servers
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arthas: diagnosis, jvm, trouble-shooting, java.
- arthas ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Utilize Arthas for deep diagnostics on running Java applications where you need advanced features such as bytecode enhancement or specific trace capabilities over static analysis.
When NOT to use arthas
- Avoid using Arthas if your primary need is for quick, surface-level diagnostics or performance tuning without diving into more advanced features.
- Do not use Arthas if you are working in a development environment outside of Java where this specific diagnostic tool would provide no value.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (alibaba/arthas) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (alibaba/arthas) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (alibaba/arthas) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) · observed May 6, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · awesome-mcp-servers 5.7k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and awesome-mcp-servers?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. awesome-mcp-servers: Awesome MCP Servers - A curated list of Model Context Protocol servers. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over awesome-mcp-servers?
- Choose arthas over awesome-mcp-servers when Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to arthas: diagnosis, jvm, trouble-shooting, java; arthas ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Utilize Arthas for deep diagnostics on running Java applications where you need advanced features such as bytecode enhancement or specific trace capabilities over static analysis.
- When should I choose awesome-mcp-servers over arthas?
- Choose awesome-mcp-servers over arthas when Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: awesome, ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use.
- When should I avoid arthas?
- Avoid using Arthas if your primary need is for quick, surface-level diagnostics or performance tuning without diving into more advanced features. Do not use Arthas if you are working in a development environment outside of Java where this specific diagnostic tool would provide no value.
- When should I avoid awesome-mcp-servers?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or awesome-mcp-servers more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 5,679). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and awesome-mcp-servers open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or awesome-mcp-servers?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and awesome-mcp-servers alternatives (arthas markdown twin, awesome-mcp-servers 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, arthas or awesome-mcp-servers?
- arthas: Active. awesome-mcp-servers: Steady. 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 arthas and awesome-mcp-servers?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; awesome-mcp-servers trust report.