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| What | mcp-jetbrains | jetbrains-debugger-mcp-plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 963 | 112 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Local or standard API calls |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | GitHub (JetBrains/mcp-jetbrains) | GitHub (hechtcarmel/jetbrains-debugger-mcp-plugin) |
| Install command | Source repo only | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | This tool gives an AI system deep access to your development environment and code, so only use it with trusted AI services and review what the AI does before accepting suggestions. | Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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