Comparison
arcade-mcp vs gemini-mcp-tool
Verdict
Pick arcade-mcp if arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol; pick gemini-mcp-tool if gemini-mcp-tool is an MCP server enabling interactions between AI assistants and Google Gemini CLI for file analysis and codebase understanding.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arcade-mcp | gemini-mcp-tool |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- arcade-mcp
- MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities
- gemini-mcp-tool
- MCP server for AI assistant interaction with Google Gemini CLI
Stars
- arcade-mcp
- 981
- gemini-mcp-tool
- 2.3k
Forks
- arcade-mcp
- 101
- gemini-mcp-tool
- 198
Open issues
- arcade-mcp
- 16
- gemini-mcp-tool
- 28
Language
- arcade-mcp
- Python
- gemini-mcp-tool
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- arcade-mcp
- Arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol.
- gemini-mcp-tool
- gemini-mcp-tool is an MCP server enabling interactions between AI assistants and Google Gemini CLI for file analysis and codebase understanding.
Persona
- arcade-mcp
- -
- gemini-mcp-tool
- -
Runtime
- arcade-mcp
- -
- gemini-mcp-tool
- -
License
- arcade-mcp
- MIT
- gemini-mcp-tool
- Other
Last pushed
- arcade-mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
- gemini-mcp-tool
- Jul 21, 2026
Categories
- arcade-mcp
- AI Agents
- gemini-mcp-tool
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- arcade-mcp
- 0d
- gemini-mcp-tool
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- arcade-mcp
- 16
- gemini-mcp-tool
- 28
Owner type
- arcade-mcp
- Organization
- gemini-mcp-tool
- User
Full report
- arcade-mcp
- Trust report
- gemini-mcp-tool
- Trust report
Choose arcade-mcp if…
- arcade-mcp is primarily Python; gemini-mcp-tool is TypeScript.
- License: arcade-mcp is MIT, gemini-mcp-tool is Other.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade-ai, mcp-framework, model-context-protocol.
- When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol.
When NOT to use arcade-mcp
- If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity.
- When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks.
Choose gemini-mcp-tool if…
- gemini-mcp-tool is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python.
- License: gemini-mcp-tool is Other, arcade-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to gemini-mcp-tool: ai-assistants, code-analysis, file-analysis, google-gemini-cli.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- gemini-mcp-tool ships an MCP server manifest.
- Use gemini-mcp-tool when you need to leverage the large-scale token window of Google Gemini for deep analysis on complex codebases or large files.
When NOT to use gemini-mcp-tool
- Avoid using gemini-mcp-tool if you are working within a restricted token window as it specializes in exploiting Gemini’s large token capacity.
- Do not use this tool for basic or small-scale code analysis tasks that do not require the scale and depth of Google Gemini's capabilities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (jamubc/gemini-mcp-tool) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (jamubc/gemini-mcp-tool) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (jamubc/gemini-mcp-tool) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arcade-mcp 981 · gemini-mcp-tool 2.3k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arcade-mcp and gemini-mcp-tool?
- arcade-mcp: MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities. gemini-mcp-tool: MCP server for AI assistant interaction with Google Gemini CLI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arcade-mcp over gemini-mcp-tool?
- Choose arcade-mcp over gemini-mcp-tool when arcade-mcp is primarily Python; gemini-mcp-tool is TypeScript; License: arcade-mcp is MIT, gemini-mcp-tool is Other; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade-ai, mcp-framework, model-context-protocol; When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol.
- When should I choose gemini-mcp-tool over arcade-mcp?
- Choose gemini-mcp-tool over arcade-mcp when gemini-mcp-tool is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python; License: gemini-mcp-tool is Other, arcade-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to gemini-mcp-tool: ai-assistants, code-analysis, file-analysis, google-gemini-cli; Also covers Developer Tools; gemini-mcp-tool ships an MCP server manifest; Use gemini-mcp-tool when you need to leverage the large-scale token window of Google Gemini for deep analysis on complex codebases or large files.
- When should I avoid arcade-mcp?
- If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity. When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks.
- When should I avoid gemini-mcp-tool?
- Avoid using gemini-mcp-tool if you are working within a restricted token window as it specializes in exploiting Gemini’s large token capacity. Do not use this tool for basic or small-scale code analysis tasks that do not require the scale and depth of Google Gemini's capabilities.
- Is arcade-mcp or gemini-mcp-tool more popular on GitHub?
- gemini-mcp-tool has more GitHub stars (2,264 vs 981). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arcade-mcp and gemini-mcp-tool open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arcade-mcp: MIT, gemini-mcp-tool: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to arcade-mcp or gemini-mcp-tool?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arcade-mcp alternatives and gemini-mcp-tool alternatives (arcade-mcp markdown twin, gemini-mcp-tool 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, arcade-mcp or gemini-mcp-tool?
- arcade-mcp: Very active. gemini-mcp-tool: 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 arcade-mcp and gemini-mcp-tool?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arcade-mcp trust report; gemini-mcp-tool trust report.