What is the key difference between Hubd and Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)?

Hubd belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hubd or Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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 Hubd and Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) free or paid?

Hubd operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hubd lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) lists 31 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hubd and Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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

Hubd vs Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hubd and Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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

Hubd

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hubd if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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 Hubd when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: HUBD_AGENT, HUBD_DIR.
Primary tools included: MCP server over stdio and HTTP, CLI for hub initialization, status, briefs, and audits, Plain Markdown and JSONL data storage.

Explore Hubd Details

Choose Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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: list_workspaces, healthcheck, list_teams.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Hubd bzdOS Workplace & Productivity	Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Files-first project hub for teams of humans and AI agents: shared journal, cross-project tasks, agent queues, and a read-only kanban. MCP server + CLI, zero dependencies.	Multi-workspace Linear MCP — PAT auth, 57 tools + 3 prompts, substrate enforcement, drop-in.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hubd Tools (6)

MCP server over stdio and HTTP

CLI for hub initialization, status, briefs, and audits

Plain Markdown and JSONL data storage

Shared journal and cross-project task tracking

Agent queues with garbage collection

Read-only local kanban

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Tools (31)

list_workspaces

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).

Hubd Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bzdos-hubd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "degit"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HUBD_AGENT": "YOUR_HUBD_AGENT_HERE",
        "HUBD_DIR": "YOUR_HUBD_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-multi-workspace-pat-auth": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "linear-mcp-multi-workspace-pat-auth"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hubd is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Hubd when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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