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| What | mcp-server-github-actions | github-mcp-server |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 16, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~4.8k tokens / turn (~26 tool schemas, 2.4% of 200k context) | ~4.8k tokens / turn (~26 tool schemas, 2.4% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 4 | 34.1k |
| Weekly npm downloads | 111 | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | Requires API key or token | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | npm (mcp-server-github-actions) | GitHub (github/github-mcp-server) |
| Install command | npx -y mcp-server-github-actions | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | mcp-server-github-actions connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. | github-mcp-server (MCP server) requires careful permission scoping — credential scope: Exposed GitHub PAT or OAuth tokens grant access to all repositories and resources the token permits; token rotation and least-privilege scoping are critical. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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