Smithery vs GitHub
Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers. Pick the right one for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor.
A registry of MCP servers to find the right tools for your LLM agents by [Henry Mao](https://github.com/calclavia)
Comparison
| Feature | Smithery | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Installs | — | 15 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Verified | ||
| Hosted | — | Hosted |
| Tools | — | 5 |
| Category | development | development |
| Author | Community | GitHub |
| Repo | — | github/github-mcp-server |
When to pick Smithery
A registry of MCP servers to find the right tools for your LLM agents by [Henry Mao](https://github.com/calclavia)
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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