Comparison
arthas vs mcp-unity
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; mcp-unity is C#; pick mcp-unity when mcp-unity is primarily C#; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | mcp-unity |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (6d 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
- mcp-unity
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) plugin to connect with Unity Editor — designed for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf and other IDEs
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- mcp-unity
- 1.8k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- mcp-unity
- 228
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- mcp-unity
- 6
Language
- arthas
- Java
- mcp-unity
- C#
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.
- mcp-unity
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- mcp-unity
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- mcp-unity
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- mcp-unity
- MIT
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- mcp-unity
- Jul 4, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- mcp-unity
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- mcp-unity
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- mcp-unity
- 6d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- mcp-unity
- 6
Owner type
- arthas
- Organization
- mcp-unity
- User
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- mcp-unity
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- mcp-unity
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; mcp-unity is C#.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, mcp-unity is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arthas: agent, diagnosis, java, jvm.
- 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.
Choose mcp-unity if…
- mcp-unity is primarily C#; arthas is Java.
- License: mcp-unity is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to mcp-unity: claudecode, codex-cli, copilot, cursor.
When NOT to use mcp-unity
- 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 (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 (CoderGamester/mcp-unity) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (CoderGamester/mcp-unity) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (CoderGamester/mcp-unity) · observed Jul 4, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · mcp-unity 1.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and mcp-unity?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. mcp-unity: Model Context Protocol (MCP) plugin to connect with Unity Editor — designed for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf and other IDEs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over mcp-unity?
- Choose arthas over mcp-unity when arthas is primarily Java; mcp-unity is C#; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, mcp-unity is MIT; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to arthas: agent, diagnosis, java, jvm; 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 mcp-unity over arthas?
- Choose mcp-unity over arthas when mcp-unity is primarily C#; arthas is Java; License: mcp-unity is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to mcp-unity: claudecode, codex-cli, copilot, cursor.
- 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 mcp-unity?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or mcp-unity more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 1,824). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and mcp-unity open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, mcp-unity: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or mcp-unity?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and mcp-unity alternatives (arthas markdown twin, mcp-unity 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 mcp-unity?
- arthas: Active. mcp-unity: 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 arthas and mcp-unity?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; mcp-unity trust report.