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arthas vs n8n-mcp

Verdict

Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; pick n8n-mcp when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java.

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arthas

alibaba/arthas

★ 37kpushed Jul 1, 2026
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n8n-mcp logo

n8n-mcp

czlonkowski/n8n-mcp

★ 22kpushed Jul 9, 2026

Trust & integrity

Signalarthasn8n-mcp
Maintenance
Active (10d since push)
As of today · github_public_v1
Very active (1d 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
arthas trust reportn8n-mcp trust reportTrust methodology

Tagline

arthas
Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
n8n-mcp
A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you

Stars

arthas
37k
n8n-mcp
22k

Forks

arthas
7.6k
n8n-mcp
3.6k

Open issues

arthas
485
n8n-mcp
46

Language

arthas
Java
n8n-mcp
TypeScript

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.
n8n-mcp
-

Persona

arthas
-
n8n-mcp
-

Runtime

arthas
-
n8n-mcp
-

License

arthas
Apache-2.0
n8n-mcp
MIT

Last pushed

arthas
Jul 1, 2026
n8n-mcp
Jul 9, 2026

Categories

arthas
Developer Tools
n8n-mcp
Developer Tools

Trust and health

Maintenance

arthas
Active (82%)
n8n-mcp
Very active (96%)

Days since push

arthas
10d
n8n-mcp
1d

Open issues (now)

arthas
485
n8n-mcp
46

Owner type

arthas
Organization
n8n-mcp
User

Security scan

arthas
No lockfile
n8n-mcp
No MCP manifest

Full report

arthas
Trust report
n8n-mcp
Trust report

Choose arthas if…

  • arthas is primarily Java; n8n-mcp is TypeScript.
  • License: arthas is Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp is MIT.
  • 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.
GitHubDetails

Choose n8n-mcp if…

  • n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java.
  • License: n8n-mcp is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0.
  • Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows, typescript.

When NOT to use n8n-mcp

  • Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
GitHubDetails

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Sources

Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.

GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · n8n-mcp 22k (synced Jul 11, 2026).

Common questions

What is the difference between arthas and n8n-mcp?
arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose arthas over n8n-mcp?
Choose arthas over n8n-mcp when arthas is primarily Java; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp is MIT; 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 n8n-mcp over arthas?
Choose n8n-mcp over arthas when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java; License: n8n-mcp is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp-server, n8n, workflows, typescript.
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 n8n-mcp?
Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Is arthas or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub?
arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 22,233). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are arthas and n8n-mcp open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, n8n-mcp: MIT).
Where can I find alternatives to arthas or n8n-mcp?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and n8n-mcp alternatives (arthas markdown twin, n8n-mcp 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 n8n-mcp?
arthas: Active. n8n-mcp: 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 n8n-mcp?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; n8n-mcp trust report.