Comparison
ghidra-mcp vs MCPControl
Verdict
Pick ghidra-mcp if ghidra MCP is a plugin and server for AI-assisted binary analysis using Ghidra with more than 200 tools; pick MCPControl if mCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ghidra-mcp | MCPControl |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (241d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal 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 4w · osv@v1 | Published findings 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
- ghidra-mcp
- Ghidra MCP Server for AI-powered reverse engineering with over 200 tools
- MCPControl
- MCP server for Windows OS automation
Stars
- ghidra-mcp
- 3.0k
- MCPControl
- 331
Forks
- ghidra-mcp
- 70
- MCPControl
- 52
Open issues
- ghidra-mcp
- 10
- MCPControl
- 41
Language
- ghidra-mcp
- Python
- MCPControl
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- ghidra-mcp
- Ghidra MCP is a plugin and server for AI-assisted binary analysis using Ghidra with more than 200 tools.
- MCPControl
- MCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities.
Persona
- ghidra-mcp
- -
- MCPControl
- -
Runtime
- ghidra-mcp
- -
- MCPControl
- -
License
- ghidra-mcp
- Apache-2.0
- MCPControl
- MIT
Last pushed
- ghidra-mcp
- Jul 25, 2026
- MCPControl
- Dec 2, 2025
Categories
- ghidra-mcp
- Developer Tools
- MCPControl
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ghidra-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- MCPControl
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- ghidra-mcp
- 1d
- MCPControl
- 241d
Open issues (now)
- ghidra-mcp
- 10
- MCPControl
- 41
Owner type
- ghidra-mcp
- User
- MCPControl
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- ghidra-mcp
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- MCPControl
- Published findings
Full report
- ghidra-mcp
- Trust report
- MCPControl
- Trust report
Choose ghidra-mcp if…
- ghidra-mcp is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript.
- License: ghidra-mcp is Apache-2.0, MCPControl is MIT.
- Tags unique to ghidra-mcp: binary-analysis, ghidra, ghidra-extension, java.
- When working on projects that benefit from integration with over 200 AI-powered reverse engineering tools
When NOT to use ghidra-mcp
- When working in environments where less than 200 reverse engineering tools would suffice
- If you do not need lazy tool loading or convention enforcement capabilities that Ghidra MCP specifically offers
Choose MCPControl if…
- MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; ghidra-mcp is Python.
- License: MCPControl is MIT, ghidra-mcp is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MCPControl: claude, computer-control, os-automation, windows.
- MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest.
- You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
When NOT to use MCPControl
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows.
- When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bethington/ghidra-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (bethington/ghidra-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (bethington/ghidra-mcp) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub stars (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Dec 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ghidra-mcp 3.0k · MCPControl 331 (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ghidra-mcp and MCPControl?
- ghidra-mcp: Ghidra MCP Server for AI-powered reverse engineering with over 200 tools. MCPControl: MCP server for Windows OS automation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ghidra-mcp over MCPControl?
- Choose ghidra-mcp over MCPControl when ghidra-mcp is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript; License: ghidra-mcp is Apache-2.0, MCPControl is MIT; Tags unique to ghidra-mcp: binary-analysis, ghidra, ghidra-extension, java; When working on projects that benefit from integration with over 200 AI-powered reverse engineering tools.
- When should I choose MCPControl over ghidra-mcp?
- Choose MCPControl over ghidra-mcp when MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; ghidra-mcp is Python; License: MCPControl is MIT, ghidra-mcp is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MCPControl: claude, computer-control, os-automation, windows; MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest; You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
- When should I avoid ghidra-mcp?
- When working in environments where less than 200 reverse engineering tools would suffice If you do not need lazy tool loading or convention enforcement capabilities that Ghidra MCP specifically offers
- When should I avoid MCPControl?
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows. When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
- Is ghidra-mcp or MCPControl more popular on GitHub?
- ghidra-mcp has more GitHub stars (2,962 vs 331). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ghidra-mcp and MCPControl open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ghidra-mcp: Apache-2.0, MCPControl: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ghidra-mcp or MCPControl?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ghidra-mcp alternatives and MCPControl alternatives (ghidra-mcp markdown twin, MCPControl 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, ghidra-mcp or MCPControl?
- ghidra-mcp: Very active. MCPControl: Slowing. 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 ghidra-mcp and MCPControl?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ghidra-mcp trust report; MCPControl trust report.