Comparison
arthas vs exa-mcp-server
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; exa-mcp-server is TypeScript; pick exa-mcp-server when exa-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | exa-mcp-server |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d 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
- arthas
- Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas
- exa-mcp-server
- Exa MCP for web search and web crawling!
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- exa-mcp-server
- 4.7k
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- exa-mcp-server
- 357
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- exa-mcp-server
- 36
Language
- arthas
- Java
- exa-mcp-server
- 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.
- exa-mcp-server
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- exa-mcp-server
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- exa-mcp-server
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- exa-mcp-server
- MIT
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- exa-mcp-server
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- exa-mcp-server
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- exa-mcp-server
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- exa-mcp-server
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- exa-mcp-server
- 36
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- exa-mcp-server
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- exa-mcp-server
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; exa-mcp-server is TypeScript.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, exa-mcp-server 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 exa-mcp-server if…
- exa-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java.
- License: exa-mcp-server is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to exa-mcp-server: code-search, codesearch, crawling, mcp.
When NOT to use exa-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 (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 (exa-labs/exa-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (exa-labs/exa-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (exa-labs/exa-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · exa-mcp-server 4.7k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and exa-mcp-server?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. exa-mcp-server: Exa MCP for web search and web crawling!. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over exa-mcp-server?
- Choose arthas over exa-mcp-server when arthas is primarily Java; exa-mcp-server is TypeScript; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, exa-mcp-server 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 exa-mcp-server over arthas?
- Choose exa-mcp-server over arthas when exa-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; arthas is Java; License: exa-mcp-server is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to exa-mcp-server: code-search, codesearch, crawling, mcp.
- 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 exa-mcp-server?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or exa-mcp-server more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 4,691). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and exa-mcp-server open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, exa-mcp-server: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or exa-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and exa-mcp-server alternatives (arthas markdown twin, exa-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, arthas or exa-mcp-server?
- arthas: Active. exa-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 arthas and exa-mcp-server?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; exa-mcp-server trust report.