@modelcontextprotocol/server-github vs @pipeworx/mcp-github
@modelcontextprotocol/server-github and @pipeworx/mcp-github have the same access level (review before use). Choose on features, and apply the same safety steps to either.
| @modelcontextprotocol/server-github | @pipeworx/mcp-github | |
|---|---|---|
| Access level | Review before use | Review before use |
| Runs shell commands | — | — |
| Starts other programs | — | — |
| Writes or deletes files | — | — |
| Reads files | — | Yes |
| Controls a web browser | — | — |
| Queries a database | — | — |
| Calls internet services | Yes | Yes |
| Needs API keys or tokens | Yes | Yes |
| Tools it offers | 26 | — |
| Code patterns to review | 0 | 0 |
| Downloads last week | 204,887 | 796 |
| Version checked | 2025.4.8 | 0.2.1 |
Based on an automated read of each package's published code (never run), checked November 2, 2026. Access level describes what a server can do, not whether it is trustworthy.