Comparison
ghidra-mcp vs metamcp
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 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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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ghidra-mcp | metamcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (89d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 26, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- metamcp
- MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, Gateway in one Docker container
Stars
- ghidra-mcp
- 3.9k
- metamcp
- 2.7k
Forks
- ghidra-mcp
- 148
- metamcp
- 434
Open issues
- ghidra-mcp
- 41
- metamcp
- 110
Language
- ghidra-mcp
- Java
- metamcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- ghidra-mcp
- Ghidra MCP is a plugin and server for AI-assisted binary analysis using Ghidra with more than 200 tools.
- metamcp
- Metamcp is unique in its role as an MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, and Gateway encapsulated within one Docker container.
Persona
- ghidra-mcp
- -
- metamcp
- -
Runtime
- ghidra-mcp
- -
- metamcp
- -
License
- ghidra-mcp
- Apache-2.0
- metamcp
- Metamcp is available under an MIT license.
Last pushed
- ghidra-mcp
- Sep 19, 2026
- metamcp
- Jun 22, 2026
Categories
- ghidra-mcp
- Developer Tools
- metamcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ghidra-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- metamcp
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- ghidra-mcp
- 1d
- metamcp
- 89d
Open issues (now)
- ghidra-mcp
- 41
- metamcp
- 110
Stars delta
- ghidra-mcp
- +954 (30d)
- metamcp
- +122 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ghidra-mcp
- +31 (30d)
- metamcp
- +14 (30d)
Owner type
- ghidra-mcp
- User
- metamcp
- Organization
Full report
- ghidra-mcp
- Trust report
- metamcp
- Trust report
Choose ghidra-mcp if…
- ghidra-mcp is primarily Java; metamcp is TypeScript.
- License: ghidra-mcp is Apache-2.0, metamcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to ghidra-mcp: ai, binary-analysis, ghidra, ghidra-extension.
- 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 metamcp if…
- metamcp is primarily TypeScript; ghidra-mcp is Java.
- License: metamcp is MIT, ghidra-mcp 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, middleware, orchestrator.
- 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 (bethington/ghidra-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (bethington/ghidra-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (bethington/ghidra-mcp) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub stars (metatool-ai/metamcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (metatool-ai/metamcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (metatool-ai/metamcp) · observed Jun 22, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ghidra-mcp 3.9k · metamcp 2.7k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ghidra-mcp and metamcp?
- ghidra-mcp: Ghidra MCP Server for AI-powered reverse engineering with over 200 tools. 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 ghidra-mcp over metamcp?
- Choose ghidra-mcp over metamcp when ghidra-mcp is primarily Java; metamcp is TypeScript; License: ghidra-mcp is Apache-2.0, metamcp is MIT; Tags unique to ghidra-mcp: ai, binary-analysis, ghidra, ghidra-extension; When working on projects that benefit from integration with over 200 AI-powered reverse engineering tools.
- When should I choose metamcp over ghidra-mcp?
- Choose metamcp over ghidra-mcp when metamcp is primarily TypeScript; ghidra-mcp is Java; License: metamcp is MIT, ghidra-mcp 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, middleware, orchestrator; 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 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 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 ghidra-mcp or metamcp more popular on GitHub?
- ghidra-mcp has more GitHub stars (3,916 vs 2,677). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ghidra-mcp and metamcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ghidra-mcp: Apache-2.0, metamcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ghidra-mcp or metamcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ghidra-mcp alternatives and metamcp alternatives (ghidra-mcp 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, ghidra-mcp or metamcp?
- ghidra-mcp: Very 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 ghidra-mcp and metamcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ghidra-mcp trust report; metamcp trust report.