Shell Tools vs GitHub
Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers. Pick the right one for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor.
A full-featured MCP server for local development with filesystem, shell, editor, session persistence, and security features.
Comparison
| Feature | Shell Tools | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Installs | — | 15 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Verified | — | |
| Hosted | — | Hosted |
| Tools | — | 5 |
| Category | development | development |
| Author | cuber-it | GitHub |
| Repo | cuber-it/mcp_shell_tools | github/github-mcp-server |
When to pick Shell Tools
A full-featured MCP server for local development with filesystem, shell, editor, session persistence, and security features.
When to pick GitHub
Full GitHub access from Claude. Browse repos, read PRs, open issues, check CI runs, review diffs — without switching tabs.
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