Openproject Codex Plugin vs Teamwork MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Openproject Codex Plugin and Teamwork MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Openproject Codex Plugin when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: OPENPROJECT_URL, OPENPROJECT_API_TOKEN.
• Primary tools included: 41 OpenProject API v3 tools, Read and write project and work-package operations, Attachment and work-package relation management.

Explore Openproject Codex Plugin Details

Choose Teamwork MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Openproject Codex Plugin alex13slem Workplace & Productivity	Teamwork MCP teamwork Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Write-capable MCP server for OpenProject API v3 with Community Edition support. Search, create, update, assign, prioritize, and comment on work packages. Published as io.github.alex13slem/openproject in the official MCP Registry and installable with npx -y openproject-codex-plugin.	Project and resource management platform that keeps your client projects on track, makes managing resources a breeze, and keeps your profits on point.
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alex13slem-openproject-codex-plugin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openproject-codex-plugin"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENPROJECT_URL": "YOUR_OPENPROJECT_URL_HERE",
        "OPENPROJECT_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_OPENPROJECT_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "teamwork-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.example.com"
    }
  }
}

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