--- title: "atlassian-mcp-server vs open-connector" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server-vs-oomol-lab-open-connector" tools: ["atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server", "oomol-lab-open-connector"] --- # atlassian-mcp-server vs open-connector *GraphCanon updated Aug 23, 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 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. [atlassian-mcp-server](https://atlassian.com/platform/rovo-mcp) reports 910 GitHub stars, 116 forks, and 71 open issues, last pushed Jul 8, 2026. [open-connector](https://oomol.com) has 3.4k stars, 261 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Jul 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [atlassian-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/atlassian/atlassian-mcp-server) and [open-connector's repository](https://github.com/oomol-lab/open-connector). | | [atlassian-mcp-server](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server.md) | [open-connector](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Official MCP server for integrating Atlassian products with AI tools through OAuth and API tokens | Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI. | | Stars | 910 | 3,362 | | Forks | 116 | 261 | | Open issues | 71 | 3 | | 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. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license | | 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) | [open-connector](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 18d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 71 | 3 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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: open-connector - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license - **Runtime:** unknown ## Choose when ### 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 ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/alternatives) and [open-connector alternatives](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/alternatives) ([atlassian-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/alternatives.md), [open-connector markdown twin](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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-oomol-lab-open-connector.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 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](/tools/atlassian-atlassian-mcp-server/trust); [open-connector trust report](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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/_