Comparison
atlassian-mcp-server vs MCPControl
Verdict
Pick atlassian-mcp-server if the atlassian-mcp-server is an official repository designed to bridge Atlassian products including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket with AI tools via the Model Context Protocol using OAuth 2.1 or API tokens; pick MCPControl if mCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | atlassian-mcp-server | MCPControl |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (18d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (241d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens
- MCPControl
- MCP server for Windows OS automation
Stars
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 910
- MCPControl
- 331
Forks
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 116
- MCPControl
- 52
Open issues
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- MCPControl
- 41
Language
- atlassian-mcp-server
- JavaScript
- MCPControl
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- atlassian-mcp-server
- The atlassian-mcp-server is an official repository designed to bridge Atlassian products including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket with AI tools via the Model Context Protocol using OAuth 2.1 or API tokens.
- MCPControl
- MCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities.
Persona
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- MCPControl
- -
Runtime
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- MCPControl
- -
License
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Apache-2.0
- MCPControl
- MIT
Last pushed
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Jul 8, 2026
- MCPControl
- Dec 2, 2025
Categories
- atlassian-mcp-server
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- MCPControl
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Active (82%)
- MCPControl
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 18d
- MCPControl
- 241d
Open issues (now)
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- MCPControl
- 41
OSV dependency advisories
- atlassian-mcp-server
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- MCPControl
- Published findings
Full report
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Trust report
- MCPControl
- Trust report
Choose atlassian-mcp-server if…
- atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; MCPControl is TypeScript.
- License: atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, MCPControl is MIT.
- Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: atlassian, bitbucket, chatgpt, compass.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When needing secure integration of Atlassian apps with AI like ChatGPT or VS Code through modern authentication
When NOT to use atlassian-mcp-server
- If only generic third-party integrations without official Atlassian support are required
- For environments that do not allow OAuth 2.1 or API token-based authentication methods
Choose MCPControl if…
- MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript.
- License: MCPControl is MIT, atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MCPControl: computer-control, os-automation, windows.
- MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest.
- You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
When NOT to use MCPControl
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows.
- When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Dec 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: atlassian-mcp-server 910 · MCPControl 331 (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between atlassian-mcp-server and MCPControl?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens. MCPControl: MCP server for Windows OS automation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose atlassian-mcp-server over MCPControl?
- Choose atlassian-mcp-server over MCPControl when atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; MCPControl is TypeScript; License: atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, MCPControl is MIT; Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: atlassian, bitbucket, chatgpt, compass; Also covers AI Agents; When needing secure integration of Atlassian apps with AI like ChatGPT or VS Code through modern authentication.
- When should I choose MCPControl over atlassian-mcp-server?
- Choose MCPControl over atlassian-mcp-server when MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript; License: MCPControl is MIT, atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MCPControl: computer-control, os-automation, windows; MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest; You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
- When should I avoid atlassian-mcp-server?
- If only generic third-party integrations without official Atlassian support are required For environments that do not allow OAuth 2.1 or API token-based authentication methods
- When should I avoid MCPControl?
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows. When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
- Is atlassian-mcp-server or MCPControl more popular on GitHub?
- atlassian-mcp-server has more GitHub stars (910 vs 331). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are atlassian-mcp-server and MCPControl open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (atlassian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, MCPControl: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to atlassian-mcp-server or MCPControl?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at atlassian-mcp-server alternatives and MCPControl alternatives (atlassian-mcp-server markdown twin, MCPControl 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, atlassian-mcp-server or MCPControl?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Active. MCPControl: 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 atlassian-mcp-server and MCPControl?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: atlassian-mcp-server trust report; MCPControl trust report.