What is the key difference between Atimelogger MCP and Kanban?

Atimelogger MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Kanban belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Atimelogger MCP or Kanban 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 Atimelogger MCP and Kanban free or paid?

Atimelogger MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kanban operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Atimelogger MCP lists 10 tools with 1 views and 17 GitHub stars. Kanban lists 17 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Atimelogger MCP and Kanban 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

Atimelogger MCP vs Kanban

In-depth architectural comparison of the Atimelogger MCP and Kanban 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

Atimelogger MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Kanban

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Atimelogger MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Kanban if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Atimelogger MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ATL_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: get_current_status, list_activity_types, start_activity.

Explore Atimelogger MCP Details

Choose Kanban when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: task_add, task_list, task_move.

Explore Kanban Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Atimelogger MCP Workplace & Productivity	K Kanban Workplace & Productivity
Summary	MCP server exposing the ATimeLogger REST API (activities, reports, types)	A local task board per project: columns, due dates, estimates, priorities and a link into your time tracker. All data stays on your machine.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Atimelogger MCP Tools (10)

get_current_status

Running/paused activities with elapsed time

list_activity_types

Activity type names as a group tree (source of names for other tools)

start_activity

Start by type name; optional backdating (`at` wall-clock time or `started_minutes_ago`)

stop_activity

Stop the active activity (name optional if only one is active); same backdating options

pause_resume_activity

Pause or resume

log_interval

Retroactively log a completed entry (wall-clock times, optional comment/tags)

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).

Atimelogger MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atimelogger-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "atimelogger-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ATL_TOKEN": "YOUR_ATL_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Kanban Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kanban": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@theluckystrike/mcp-kanban"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Atimelogger MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Kanban belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Atimelogger MCP when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Kanban when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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