Comparison
mcp-router vs mcphub.nvim
Verdict
Pick mcp-router if mcp-router is a unified management application designed to handle server operations associated with Machine Control Protocol (MCP). It provides a toolset to manage LLM operations that involve MCP; pick mcphub.nvim if provides an MCP client for Neovim to integrate with MCP servers through chat plugins.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp-router | mcphub.nvim |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (16d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (189d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · 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
- mcp-router
- A Unified MCP Server Management App (MCP Manager).
- mcphub.nvim
- An MCP client for Neovim integrating MCP servers into editing workflow
Stars
- mcp-router
- 2.1k
- mcphub.nvim
- 1.8k
Forks
- mcp-router
- 174
- mcphub.nvim
- 87
Open issues
- mcp-router
- 42
- mcphub.nvim
- 28
Language
- mcp-router
- TypeScript
- mcphub.nvim
- Lua
Adopt for
- mcp-router
- mcp-router is a unified management application designed to handle server operations associated with Machine Control Protocol (MCP). It provides a toolset to manage LLM operations that involve MCP.
- mcphub.nvim
- Provides an MCP client for Neovim to integrate with MCP servers through chat plugins.
Persona
- mcp-router
- -
- mcphub.nvim
- -
Runtime
- mcp-router
- -
- mcphub.nvim
- -
License
- mcp-router
- Other
- mcphub.nvim
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcp-router
- Aug 3, 2026
- mcphub.nvim
- Jan 18, 2026
Categories
- mcp-router
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- mcphub.nvim
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp-router
- Active (82%)
- mcphub.nvim
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- mcp-router
- 16d
- mcphub.nvim
- 189d
Open issues (now)
- mcp-router
- 42
- mcphub.nvim
- 28
Stars delta
- mcp-router
- +36 (30d)
- mcphub.nvim
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- mcp-router
- +6 (30d)
- mcphub.nvim
- Unknown
Owner type
- mcp-router
- Organization
- mcphub.nvim
- User
Full report
- mcp-router
- Trust report
- mcphub.nvim
- Trust report
Choose mcp-router if…
- mcp-router is primarily TypeScript; mcphub.nvim is Lua.
- License: mcp-router is Other, mcphub.nvim is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp-router: llmops, mcp, mcp-manager, mcp-router.
- Use mcp-router if your project involves managing multiple servers using the Machine Control Protocol, which may include aspects of LLM operation management.
When NOT to use mcp-router
- Avoid mcp-router if your workflow or infrastructure does not align with Machine Control Protocol requirements, as this tool is specialized for MCP-related tasks.
- Do not use if you prefer languages other than TypeScript in your development project; mcp-router’s reliance on TypeScript could complicate integration.
Choose mcphub.nvim if…
- mcphub.nvim is primarily Lua; mcp-router is TypeScript.
- License: mcphub.nvim is MIT, mcp-router is Other.
- Tags unique to mcphub.nvim: avante, chatgpt, claude-ai, codecompanion.
- You prefer using Lua for configuring editor integrations.
When NOT to use mcphub.nvim
- You do not use MCP servers in your development environment.
- You are looking for a solution that supports editors other than Neovim.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (mcp-router/mcp-router) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-router/mcp-router) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Last push (mcp-router/mcp-router) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ravitemer/mcphub.nvim) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (ravitemer/mcphub.nvim) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (ravitemer/mcphub.nvim) · observed Jan 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp-router 2.1k · mcphub.nvim 1.8k (synced Aug 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-router and mcphub.nvim?
- mcp-router: A Unified MCP Server Management App (MCP Manager).. mcphub.nvim: An MCP client for Neovim integrating MCP servers into editing workflow. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-router over mcphub.nvim?
- Choose mcp-router over mcphub.nvim when mcp-router is primarily TypeScript; mcphub.nvim is Lua; License: mcp-router is Other, mcphub.nvim is MIT; Tags unique to mcp-router: llmops, mcp, mcp-manager, mcp-router; Use mcp-router if your project involves managing multiple servers using the Machine Control Protocol, which may include aspects of LLM operation management.
- When should I choose mcphub.nvim over mcp-router?
- Choose mcphub.nvim over mcp-router when mcphub.nvim is primarily Lua; mcp-router is TypeScript; License: mcphub.nvim is MIT, mcp-router is Other; Tags unique to mcphub.nvim: avante, chatgpt, claude-ai, codecompanion; You prefer using Lua for configuring editor integrations.
- When should I avoid mcp-router?
- Avoid mcp-router if your workflow or infrastructure does not align with Machine Control Protocol requirements, as this tool is specialized for MCP-related tasks. Do not use if you prefer languages other than TypeScript in your development project; mcp-router’s reliance on TypeScript could complicate integration.
- When should I avoid mcphub.nvim?
- You do not use MCP servers in your development environment. You are looking for a solution that supports editors other than Neovim.
- Is mcp-router or mcphub.nvim more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-router has more GitHub stars (2,131 vs 1,785). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-router and mcphub.nvim open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-router: Other, mcphub.nvim: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-router or mcphub.nvim?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-router alternatives and mcphub.nvim alternatives (mcp-router markdown twin, mcphub.nvim 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, mcp-router or mcphub.nvim?
- mcp-router: Active. mcphub.nvim: 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 mcp-router and mcphub.nvim?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-router trust report; mcphub.nvim trust report.