Codebeamer MCP vs Framedeck MCP
A side-by-side look at the Codebeamer MCP and Framedeck MCP 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 Framedeck MCP 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 Framedeck MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
FRAMEDECK_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_boards, create_board, set_active_board.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Product Management | Product Management |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 55/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | CB_URLCB_USERNAMECB_PASSWORDCB_UNSAFE_SSLCB_API_VERSIONCB_TIMEOUT_MSCB_MAX_ITEMS | FRAMEDECK_API_KEY |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 9 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 19 | 32 |
| Full listing | View Codebeamer MCP | View Framedeck MCP |
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
Framedeck MCP tools 32
list_boardsList all projects/productions in Framedeckcreate_boardCreate a new project/board in Framedeckset_active_boardSet the active board/production context. Once set, other tools will use this board by default when no board is specified.get_active_boardShow which board/production is currently set as the active context.list_columnsList stages in a board. Uses active board if set and no board specified.list_labelsList all labels/tagscreate_labelCreate a new label/taglist_cardsList cards/frames with optional filters. Uses active board if set and no board specified.create_cardCreate a new card/frame. Uses active board if set, or Idea Pool as fallback for quick idea capture.update_cardUpdate an existing card/framemove_cardMove a card/frame to a different stagedelete_cardPermanently delete a card/frame- +20 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"
}
}
}
}
Framedeck MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"lukaris-framedeck-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"framedeck-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FRAMEDECK_API_KEY": "YOUR_FRAMEDECK_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Codebeamer MCP is categorized under Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. Framedeck MCP belongs to Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Codebeamer MCP for product management work and Framedeck MCP 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. Framedeck MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. 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 lukaris-framedeck-mcp 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. Framedeck MCP has 55/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.