Comparison
atlassian-mcp-server vs open-connector
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 open-connector if open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | atlassian-mcp-server | open-connector |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (18d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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 1d · 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
- open-connector
- Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.
Stars
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 910
- open-connector
- 3.4k
Forks
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 116
- open-connector
- 261
Open issues
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- open-connector
- 3
Language
- atlassian-mcp-server
- JavaScript
- open-connector
- 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.
- open-connector
- open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI.
Persona
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- open-connector
- -
Runtime
- atlassian-mcp-server
- -
- open-connector
- -
License
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Apache-2.0
- open-connector
- Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license
Last pushed
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Jul 8, 2026
- open-connector
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- atlassian-mcp-server
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- open-connector
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Active (82%)
- open-connector
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 18d
- open-connector
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- atlassian-mcp-server
- 71
- open-connector
- 3
Full report
- atlassian-mcp-server
- Trust report
- open-connector
- Trust report
Choose atlassian-mcp-server if…
- atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; open-connector is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: ai, atlassian, bitbucket, chatgpt.
- 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 open-connector if…
- open-connector is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli.
- open-connector ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- open-connector ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries.
When NOT to use open-connector
- For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0.
- In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas.
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 (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: atlassian-mcp-server 910 · open-connector 3.4k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between atlassian-mcp-server and open-connector?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens. open-connector: Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose atlassian-mcp-server over open-connector?
- Choose atlassian-mcp-server over open-connector when atlassian-mcp-server is primarily JavaScript; open-connector is TypeScript; Tags unique to atlassian-mcp-server: ai, atlassian, bitbucket, chatgpt; When needing secure integration of Atlassian apps with AI like ChatGPT or VS Code through modern authentication.
- When should I choose open-connector over atlassian-mcp-server?
- Choose open-connector over atlassian-mcp-server when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; atlassian-mcp-server is JavaScript; Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli; open-connector ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; open-connector ships an MCP server manifest; When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries.
- 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 open-connector?
- For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0. In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas.
- Is atlassian-mcp-server or open-connector more popular on GitHub?
- open-connector has more GitHub stars (3,362 vs 910). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are atlassian-mcp-server and open-connector open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (atlassian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, open-connector: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to atlassian-mcp-server or open-connector?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at atlassian-mcp-server alternatives and open-connector alternatives (atlassian-mcp-server markdown twin, open-connector 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 open-connector?
- atlassian-mcp-server: Active. open-connector: 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 open-connector?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: atlassian-mcp-server trust report; open-connector trust report.