Quarterback vs UpTier

In-depth architectural comparison of the Quarterback and UpTier 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 Quarterback 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: Five-factor weighted task scoring, Time-aware daily planning, Advisory document analysis.

Explore Quarterback Details

Choose UpTier 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: create_list, get_lists, update_list.

Explore UpTier Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Quarterback bobbyrgoldsmith Workplace & Productivity	UpTier foxintheloop Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Strategic task prioritization and agent orchestration for multi-project operators. 22 MCP tools with 5-factor scoring engine, advisory document analysis, agent dispatch with autonomy levels, HMAC webhooks, time-aware planning, and CI/CD integration. Standalone CLI + MCP server.	Desktop task manager with clean To Do-style UI and 25+ MCP tools for prioritization, goal tracking, and multi-profile workflows.
Category & Scope

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": {
    "bobbyrgoldsmith-quarterback": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "quarterback"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foxintheloop-uptier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "electron-rebuild"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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