What is the key difference between Codebeamer MCP and ConsentStack?

Codebeamer MCP belongs to the Product Management category with local stdio execution, while ConsentStack belongs to the Product Management category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Codebeamer MCP or ConsentStack in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Codebeamer MCP and ConsentStack free or paid?

Codebeamer MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). ConsentStack operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Codebeamer MCP lists 19 tools with 10 views and 9 GitHub stars. ConsentStack lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Codebeamer MCP and ConsentStack together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Codebeamer MCP vs ConsentStack

In-depth architectural comparison of the Codebeamer MCP and ConsentStack MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Codebeamer MCP

Product Management · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: other

ConsentStack

Product Management · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Codebeamer MCP if you need specialized Product Management tools running via a local process. Choose ConsentStack if your workspace requires Product Management integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Codebeamer MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: CB_URL, CB_USERNAME, CB_PASSWORD, CB_UNSAFE_SSL, CB_API_VERSION, CB_TIMEOUT_MS, CB_MAX_ITEMS.
Primary tools included: list_projects, get_project, list_trackers.

Explore Codebeamer MCP Details

Choose ConsentStack when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ConsentStack Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Codebeamer MCP 3KniGHtcZ Product Management	C ConsentStack Product Management
Summary	Codebeamer ALM integration for managing work items, trackers, and projects. Provides 17 tools for reading and writing items, associations, references, comments, and risk management data via Codebeamer REST API v3.	Set up GDPR and CCPA cookie consent: create a site, publish a banner, scan and categorize trackers.
Category & Scope	Product Management

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Codebeamer MCP Tools (19)

list_projects

List all projects

get_project

Get project details

list_trackers

List trackers in a project

get_tracker

Get tracker details

list_tracker_items

List items in a tracker

search_items

Full-text / cbQL search

get_item

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Codebeamer MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

ConsentStack Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "consentstack": {
      "url": "https://www.consentstack.io/docs/developers/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Codebeamer MCP is categorized under Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ConsentStack belongs to Product Management using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Codebeamer MCP when you need capabilities focused on product management and ConsentStack when you require tools for product management.

More alternatives to Codebeamer MCP More alternatives to ConsentStack Product Management category hub