When should I use GitHub MCP server over Linear?

Use GitHub when you need full github api integration for repositories, issues, prs, and code search. For Linear, it is best suited for manage linear issues, projects, cycles, and team workflows.

How many tools do GitHub and Linear provide?

GitHub provides 7 tools (create_or_update_file, search_repositories, create_issue...), while Linear provides 4 tools (create_issue, update_issue, list_issues...).

Do both servers work with Claude Desktop and Cursor?

Yes, both GitHub and Linear MCP servers support standard stdio transport and can be configured in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, and Windsurf.

Head-to-Head Comparison

GitHub vs Linear MCP Server

Compare features, tool counts, installation requirements, and configuration formats to choose the right integration for your AI agent.

Server A

Server B

GitHub

Official

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Full GitHub API integration for repositories, issues, PRs, and code search.

$ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github

Tools: 7

Env Vars Required: 1

Linear

Community

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Manage Linear issues, projects, cycles, and team workflows.

$ npx -y mcp-server-linear

Tools: 4

Env Vars Required: 1

Feature Matrix

Package / Binary	@modelcontextprotocol/server-github	mcp-server-linear
Category	dev tools	dev tools
Transports	stdio	stdio
Total Tools	7 tools	4 tools
Tools List	create_or_update_filesearch_repositoriescreate_issuecreate_pull_requestget_file_contentslist_commitspush_files	create_issueupdate_issuelist_issueslist_projects
Environment Variables	GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN	LINEAR_API_KEY

GitHub vs Linear MCP Server

GitHub

Linear

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