Comparison
atlassian-mcp-server vs metamcp
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 metamcp if metamcp is unique in its role as an MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, and Gateway encapsulated within one Docker container.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | atlassian-mcp-server | metamcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (18d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Steady (34d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · 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
- metamcp
- MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, Gateway in one Docker container
Stars
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 910
- metamcp
- 2.6k
Forks
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 116
- metamcp
- 388
Open issues
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- metamcp
- 96
Language
- atlassian-mcp-server
- JavaScript
- metamcp
- 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.
- metamcp
- Metamcp is unique in its role as an MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, and Gateway encapsulated within one Docker container.
Persona
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- metamcp
- -
Runtime
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- metamcp
- -
License
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Apache-2.0
- metamcp
- Metamcp is available under an MIT license.
Last pushed
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Jul 8, 2026
- metamcp
- Jun 22, 2026
Categories
- atlassian-mcp-server
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- metamcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Active (82%)
- metamcp
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 18d
- metamcp
- 34d
Open issues (now)
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- metamcp
- 96
Full report
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Trust report
- metamcp
- Trust report
Choose atlassian-mcp-server if…
- atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; metamcp is TypeScript.
- License: atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, metamcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: ai, atlassian, bitbucket, chatgpt.
- 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 metamcp if…
- metamcp is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript.
- License: metamcp is MIT, atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires a Docker environment to run.; Typically applicable in developer or deployment contexts that require handling MCP (Model Context Protocol)..
- Tags unique to metamcp: docker, gateway, mcp, middleware.
- metamcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You need to aggregate multiple models under the Model Context Protocol and serve them through a unified interface within a dockerized environment
When NOT to use metamcp
- - If your application does not require all the services bundled into one Docker container, leading to potential resource wastage without utilizing the full feature set
- - In scenarios where specific customization of each component (aggregator, orchestrator, middleware, or gateway) is required and cannot be adequately addressed by a monolithic solution
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 (metatool-ai/metamcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (metatool-ai/metamcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (metatool-ai/metamcp) · observed Jun 22, 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 · metamcp 2.6k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between atlassian-mcp-server and metamcp?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens. metamcp: MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, Gateway in one Docker container. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose atlassian-mcp-server over metamcp?
- Choose atlassian-mcp-server over metamcp when atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; metamcp is TypeScript; License: atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, metamcp is MIT; Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: ai, atlassian, bitbucket, chatgpt; 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 metamcp over atlassian-mcp-server?
- Choose metamcp over atlassian-mcp-server when metamcp is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript; License: metamcp is MIT, atlassian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Requires Docker; Requires a Docker environment to run.; Typically applicable in developer or deployment contexts that require handling MCP (Model Context Protocol).; Tags unique to metamcp: docker, gateway, mcp, middleware; metamcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You need to aggregate multiple models under the Model Context Protocol and serve them through a unified interface within a dockerized environment.
- 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 metamcp?
- - If your application does not require all the services bundled into one Docker container, leading to potential resource wastage without utilizing the full feature set - In scenarios where specific customization of each component (aggregator, orchestrator, middleware, or gateway) is required and cannot be adequately addressed by a monolithic solution
- Is atlassian-mcp-server or metamcp more popular on GitHub?
- metamcp has more GitHub stars (2,555 vs 910). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are atlassian-mcp-server and metamcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (atlassian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, metamcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to atlassian-mcp-server or metamcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at atlassian-mcp-server alternatives and metamcp alternatives (atlassian-mcp-server markdown twin, metamcp 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 metamcp?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Active. metamcp: Steady. 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 metamcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: atlassian-mcp-server trust report; metamcp trust report.