Comparison
arthas vs MCP-Bridge
Verdict
Pick arthas when arthas is primarily Java; MCP-Bridge is Python; pick MCP-Bridge when mCP-Bridge is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arthas | MCP-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (214d 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-Bridge
- A middleware to provide an openAI compatible endpoint that can call MCP tools
Stars
- arthas
- 37k
- MCP-Bridge
- 930
Forks
- arthas
- 7.6k
- MCP-Bridge
- 117
Open issues
- arthas
- 485
- MCP-Bridge
- 36
Language
- arthas
- Java
- MCP-Bridge
- Python
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-Bridge
- -
Persona
- arthas
- -
- MCP-Bridge
- -
Runtime
- arthas
- -
- MCP-Bridge
- -
License
- arthas
- Apache-2.0
- MCP-Bridge
- MIT
Last pushed
- arthas
- Jul 1, 2026
- MCP-Bridge
- Dec 8, 2025
Categories
- arthas
- Developer Tools
- MCP-Bridge
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arthas
- Active (82%)
- MCP-Bridge
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- arthas
- 10d
- MCP-Bridge
- 214d
Open issues (now)
- arthas
- 485
- MCP-Bridge
- 36
Owner type
- arthas
- Organization
- MCP-Bridge
- User
Security scan
- arthas
- No lockfile
- MCP-Bridge
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- arthas
- Trust report
- MCP-Bridge
- Trust report
Choose arthas if…
- arthas is primarily Java; MCP-Bridge is Python.
- License: arthas is Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge 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.
Choose MCP-Bridge if…
- MCP-Bridge is primarily Python; arthas is Java.
- License: MCP-Bridge is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MCP-Bridge: mcp-server, ai, model-context-protocol, mcp-servers.
When NOT to use MCP-Bridge
- Last GitHub push was 215 days ago (slowing maintenance, Dec 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on MCP-Bridge.
- 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 (SecretiveShell/MCP-Bridge) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (SecretiveShell/MCP-Bridge) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (SecretiveShell/MCP-Bridge) · observed Dec 8, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arthas 37k · MCP-Bridge 930 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arthas and MCP-Bridge?
- arthas: Alibaba Java Diagnostic Tool Arthas. MCP-Bridge: A middleware to provide an openAI compatible endpoint that can call MCP tools. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arthas over MCP-Bridge?
- Choose arthas over MCP-Bridge when arthas is primarily Java; MCP-Bridge is Python; License: arthas is Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge 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 MCP-Bridge over arthas?
- Choose MCP-Bridge over arthas when MCP-Bridge is primarily Python; arthas is Java; License: MCP-Bridge is MIT, arthas is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MCP-Bridge: mcp-server, ai, model-context-protocol, mcp-servers.
- 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-Bridge?
- Last GitHub push was 215 days ago (slowing maintenance, Dec 8, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on MCP-Bridge. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is arthas or MCP-Bridge more popular on GitHub?
- arthas has more GitHub stars (37,427 vs 930). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arthas and MCP-Bridge open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arthas: Apache-2.0, MCP-Bridge: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arthas or MCP-Bridge?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arthas alternatives and MCP-Bridge alternatives (arthas markdown twin, MCP-Bridge 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-Bridge?
- arthas: Active. MCP-Bridge: Slowing. 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-Bridge?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arthas trust report; MCP-Bridge trust report.