Comparison
atlassian-mcp-server vs mcp-use
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 mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | atlassian-mcp-server | mcp-use |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (18d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 | 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
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens
- mcp-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
Stars
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 910
- mcp-use
- 10k
Forks
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 116
- mcp-use
- 1.4k
Open issues
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- mcp-use
- 122
Language
- atlassian-mcp-server
- JavaScript
- mcp-use
- 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.
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
Persona
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- mcp-use
- -
Runtime
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- mcp-use
- -
License
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Apache-2.0
- mcp-use
- MIT
Last pushed
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Jul 8, 2026
- mcp-use
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- atlassian-mcp-server
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Active (82%)
- mcp-use
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 18d
- mcp-use
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- mcp-use
- 122
Full report
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Trust report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
Choose atlassian-mcp-server if…
- atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; mcp-use is TypeScript.
- License: atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, mcp-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: atlassian, bitbucket, claude, compass.
- 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 mcp-use if…
- mcp-use is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript.
- License: mcp-use is MIT, atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, apps-sdk, claude-code, llms.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
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 (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: atlassian-mcp-server 910 · mcp-use 10k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between atlassian-mcp-server and mcp-use?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens. mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose atlassian-mcp-server over mcp-use?
- Choose atlassian-mcp-server over mcp-use when atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; mcp-use is TypeScript; License: atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, mcp-use is MIT; Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: atlassian, bitbucket, claude, compass; When needing secure integration of Atlassian apps with AI like ChatGPT or VS Code through modern authentication.
- When should I choose mcp-use over atlassian-mcp-server?
- Choose mcp-use over atlassian-mcp-server when mcp-use is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript; License: mcp-use is MIT, atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, apps-sdk, claude-code, llms; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- 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 mcp-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- Is atlassian-mcp-server or mcp-use more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-use has more GitHub stars (10,372 vs 910). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are atlassian-mcp-server and mcp-use open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (atlassian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, mcp-use: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to atlassian-mcp-server or mcp-use?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at atlassian-mcp-server alternatives and mcp-use alternatives (atlassian-mcp-server markdown twin, mcp-use 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 mcp-use?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Active. mcp-use: 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 atlassian-mcp-server and mcp-use?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: atlassian-mcp-server trust report; mcp-use trust report.