Codebeamer MCP vs Aha.io
A side-by-side look at the Codebeamer MCP and Aha.io MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Codebeamer MCP for product management work as a local process; choose Aha.io for product management as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Codebeamer MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
CB_URL, CB_USERNAME, CB_PASSWORD, CB_UNSAFE_SSL, CB_API_VERSION, CB_TIMEOUT_MS, CB_MAX_ITEMS. - You want tools like
list_projects, get_project, list_trackers.
Choose Aha.io when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
server_health_check, server_status, configure_server.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Product Management | Product Management |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | CB_URLCB_USERNAMECB_PASSWORDCB_UNSAFE_SSLCB_API_VERSIONCB_TIMEOUT_MSCB_MAX_ITEMS | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 9 | 6 |
| Directory activity | 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 19 | 54 |
| Full listing | View Codebeamer MCP | View Aha.io |
Tools & capabilities
Codebeamer MCP tools 19
list_projectsList all projectsget_projectGet project detailslist_trackersList trackers in a projectget_trackerGet tracker detailslist_tracker_itemsList items in a trackersearch_itemsFull-text / cbQL searchget_itemGet item summary: ID, name, tracker, status and description. Lightweight — use when you only need to identify the item and read its contentget_item_detailsGet full structured detail of an item: project, priority, assignees, timestamps, story points, custom fields and test steps. Description omitted — fetch it via `get_itemget_item_relationsGet outgoing/incoming associations (depends on, blocks, …)get_item_referencesGet upstream/downstream traceability references (derived from, covers, …)get_item_commentsGet item commentsget_item_reviewsGet Review Hub reviews for an item (result, reviewers, votes)- +7 more on the listing page
Aha.io tools 54
server_health_checkGet server health status and diagnosticsserver_statusGet detailed server status and configurationconfigure_serverConfigure server settings (company, token, mode)get_server_configGet current server configurationtest_configurationTest current Aha.io configurationaha_create_feature_commentCreate a comment on a feature in Aha.io. Returns the created comment. For formatting, send raw HTML in body, e.g. <p>A <strong>formatted</strong> reply.</p>. Do not escape tags as <p> or wrap the body in a Markdown code fence. Plain text also works; Markdown is not converted. structuredContent retains the body returned by Aha; read it back with aha_list_comments to verify. aha_create_comment does the same for features and every other record type, and aha_list_comments reads them back - prefer those unless you specifically want this one.aha_associate_feature_with_epicAssociate a feature with an epic in Aha.io. Returns the updated feature and a link to it.aha_move_feature_to_releaseMove a feature to a different release in Aha.io. Returns the updated feature and a link to it.aha_associate_feature_with_goalsAssociate a feature with multiple goals in Aha.io. Replaces the feature's whole goal set, so goals left out are unlinked. Returns the updated feature and a link to it.aha_update_feature_tagsUpdate tags for a feature in Aha.io. Replaces the feature's whole tag set, so tags left out are removed. Returns the updated feature and a link to it.aha_create_epic_in_productCreate an epic within a specific product in Aha.io. Returns the created epic and a link to it.aha_create_epic_in_releaseCreate an epic within a specific release in Aha.io. Returns the created epic and a link to it.- +42 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Codebeamer MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"3knightcz-codebeamer-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codebeamer-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CB_URL": "YOUR_CB_URL_HERE",
"CB_USERNAME": "YOUR_CB_USERNAME_HERE",
"CB_PASSWORD": "YOUR_CB_PASSWORD_HERE",
"CB_UNSAFE_SSL": "YOUR_CB_UNSAFE_SSL_HERE",
"CB_API_VERSION": "YOUR_CB_API_VERSION_HERE",
"CB_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_CB_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
"CB_MAX_ITEMS": "YOUR_CB_MAX_ITEMS_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Aha.io
{
"mcpServers": {
"aha-io": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@cedricziel/aha-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Codebeamer MCP is categorized under Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. Aha.io belongs to Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Codebeamer MCP for product management work and Aha.io for product management.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Codebeamer MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. Aha.io has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add 3knightcz-codebeamer-mcp and aha-io as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Codebeamer MCP has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 11 views, 0 installs and 9 GitHub stars. Aha.io has 63/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars.