--- title: "atlassian-mcp-server vs mcp-use" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server-vs-mcp-use-mcp-use" tools: ["atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server", "mcp-use-mcp-use"] --- # atlassian-mcp-server vs mcp-use *GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026* ## 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. [atlassian-mcp-server](https://atlassian.com/platform/rovo-mcp) reports 910 GitHub stars, 116 forks, and 71 open issues, last pushed Jul 8, 2026. [mcp-use](https://manufact.com) has 11k stars, 1.4k forks, and 64 open issues, last pushed Aug 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [atlassian-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server) and [mcp-use's repository](https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use). | | [atlassian-mcp-server](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server.md) | [mcp-use](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens | MCP framework for AI Agents development | | Stars | 910 | 10,526 | | Forks | 116 | 1,421 | | Open issues | 71 | 64 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | 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. | The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [atlassian-mcp-server](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server.md) | [mcp-use](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 18d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 71 | 64 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +154 (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | -58 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: atlassian-mcp-server - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Decision facts: mcp-use - **Adopt for:** The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. ## Choose when ### 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 ### 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 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 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. ## 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 (10,526 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](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/alternatives) and [mcp-use alternatives](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/alternatives) ([atlassian-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/alternatives.md), [mcp-use markdown twin](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/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/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server-vs-mcp-use-mcp-use.md) 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](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/trust); [mcp-use trust report](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_