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title: "awesome-mcp-servers vs awesome-mcp-servers"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers-vs-tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers"
tools: ["appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers", "tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers"]
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# awesome-mcp-servers vs awesome-mcp-servers

*GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick awesome-mcp-servers if awesome-mcp-servers is a curated list of Model Context Protocol servers for AI applications, useful when you need specific resources related to MCP and less suitable if your focus is on other protocols; pick awesome-mcp-servers if decision Facts for awesome-mcp-servers.

[awesome-mcp-servers](https://github.com/appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) reports 5.8k GitHub stars, 2.2k forks, and 526 open issues, last pushed May 6, 2026. [awesome-mcp-servers](https://tensorblock.co) has 790 stars, 638 forks, and 36 open issues, last pushed Jul 27, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [awesome-mcp-servers's repository](https://github.com/appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) and [awesome-mcp-servers's repository](https://github.com/TensorBlock/awesome-mcp-servers).

| | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers.md) | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A curated list of Model Context Protocol servers | A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers |
| Stars | 5,757 | 790 |
| Forks | 2,238 | 638 |
| Open issues | 526 | 36 |
| Language | - | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | awesome-mcp-servers is a curated list of Model Context Protocol servers for AI applications, useful when you need specific resources related to MCP and less suitable if your focus is on other protocols. | Decision Facts for awesome-mcp-servers |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | - | MIT |
| Categories | Model Training | Model Training |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers.md) | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Very active (96%) |
| Days since push | 111d | 0d |
| Archived on GitHub | Yes | No |
| Open issues (now) | 526 | 36 |
| Stars delta | +41 (30d) | Unknown |
| Open issues delta | -8 (30d) | Unknown |
| Owner type | User | Organization |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: awesome-mcp-servers

- **Pricing:** unknown - The pricing model is unknown since the information provided does not specify any costs associated with using awesome-mcp-servers.
- **Requirements:** Requires familiarity with Model Context Protocol servers for effective use.; May require additional software or setup configurations to fully utilize the listed server resources.
- **Adopt for:** awesome-mcp-servers is a curated list of Model Context Protocol servers for AI applications, useful when you need specific resources related to MCP and less suitable if your focus is on other protocols.

## Decision facts: awesome-mcp-servers

- **Adopt for:** Decision Facts for awesome-mcp-servers

## Choose when

### Choose awesome-mcp-servers if…

- Pricing: The pricing model is unknown since the information provided does not specify any costs associated with using awesome-mcp-servers..
- Requirements: Requires familiarity with Model Context Protocol servers for effective use.; May require additional software or setup configurations to fully utilize the listed server resources..
- Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use, tools.
- Use awesome-mcp-servers if you specifically require access to detailed listings of Model Context Protocol server resources that can be integrated into AI applications.

### Choose awesome-mcp-servers if…

- Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: anthropic, genai, mcp-server, mcp-server-discovery.
- awesome-mcp-servers ships an MCP server manifest.
- Need TypeScript-based MCP server implementations and resources.

## When NOT to use awesome-mcp-servers

- Avoid using it if your requirements do not align with the Model Context Protocol, opting instead for platforms that support a broader range of protocols.
- If you need to focus on different aspects of AI development not covered by MCP resources or prefer real-time data over curated lists, this might not be suitable.

## When NOT to use awesome-mcp-servers

- Require backend languages other than TypeScript for MCP servers.
- Looking for a general-purpose AI development toolkit, not MCP-specific solutions.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between awesome-mcp-servers and awesome-mcp-servers?

awesome-mcp-servers: A curated list of Model Context Protocol servers. awesome-mcp-servers: A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose awesome-mcp-servers over awesome-mcp-servers?

Choose awesome-mcp-servers over awesome-mcp-servers when Pricing: The pricing model is unknown since the information provided does not specify any costs associated with using awesome-mcp-servers.; Requirements: Requires familiarity with Model Context Protocol servers for effective use.; May require additional software or setup configurations to fully utilize the listed server resources.; Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use, tools; Use awesome-mcp-servers if you specifically require access to detailed listings of Model Context Protocol server resources that can be integrated into AI applications.

### When should I choose awesome-mcp-servers over awesome-mcp-servers?

Choose awesome-mcp-servers over awesome-mcp-servers when Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: anthropic, genai, mcp-server, mcp-server-discovery; awesome-mcp-servers ships an MCP server manifest; Need TypeScript-based MCP server implementations and resources.

### When should I avoid awesome-mcp-servers?

Avoid using it if your requirements do not align with the Model Context Protocol, opting instead for platforms that support a broader range of protocols. If you need to focus on different aspects of AI development not covered by MCP resources or prefer real-time data over curated lists, this might not be suitable.

### When should I avoid awesome-mcp-servers?

Require backend languages other than TypeScript for MCP servers. Looking for a general-purpose AI development toolkit, not MCP-specific solutions.

### Is awesome-mcp-servers or awesome-mcp-servers more popular on GitHub?

awesome-mcp-servers has more GitHub stars (5,757 vs 790). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are awesome-mcp-servers and awesome-mcp-servers open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to awesome-mcp-servers or awesome-mcp-servers?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [awesome-mcp-servers alternatives](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives) and [awesome-mcp-servers alternatives](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives) ([awesome-mcp-servers markdown twin](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives.md), [awesome-mcp-servers markdown twin](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers-vs-tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, awesome-mcp-servers or awesome-mcp-servers?

awesome-mcp-servers: Archived. awesome-mcp-servers: 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 awesome-mcp-servers and awesome-mcp-servers?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [awesome-mcp-servers trust report](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/trust); [awesome-mcp-servers trust report](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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