What is the key difference between Better Workspace MCP and ScopeGate?

Better Workspace MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while ScopeGate belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Better Workspace MCP or ScopeGate 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 Better Workspace MCP and ScopeGate free or paid?

Better Workspace MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ScopeGate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Better Workspace MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. ScopeGate lists 0 tools with 2 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Better Workspace MCP and ScopeGate 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

Better Workspace MCP vs ScopeGate

In-depth architectural comparison of the Better Workspace MCP and ScopeGate 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

Better Workspace MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

ScopeGate

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Better Workspace MCP if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose ScopeGate if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Better Workspace MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Better Workspace MCP Details

Choose ScopeGate when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ScopeGate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Better Workspace MCP Communication	ScopeGate Communication
Summary	Google Workspace MCP for Docs, Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Tasks, Chat, People, Forms	Granular permission gateway for MCP agents. Per-agent scopes for Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Better Workspace MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

ScopeGate Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Better Workspace MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "better-workspace-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "--yes",
        "@n24q02m/better-workspace-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ScopeGate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scopegate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scopegate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Workspace MCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ScopeGate belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Better Workspace MCP when you need capabilities focused on communication and ScopeGate when you require tools for communication.

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