What is the key difference between Clio MCP and Progi?

Clio MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Progi belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Clio MCP or Progi 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 Clio MCP and Progi free or paid?

Clio MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Progi operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Clio MCP lists 36 tools with 0 views and 22 GitHub stars. Progi lists 9 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Clio MCP and Progi 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

Clio MCP vs Progi

In-depth architectural comparison of the Clio MCP and Progi 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

Clio MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Progi

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Clio MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: authenticate, auth_status, logout.

Explore Clio MCP Details

Choose Progi when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_task, list_tasks, start_or_continue_task.

Explore Progi Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Clio MCP Developer Tools	P Progi Developer Tools
Summary	Connect Claude to Clio with 15 tools for matters, contacts, tasks, billing, and more.	MCP-native workflow engine: teach agents your processes once, they execute them consistently.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Clio MCP Tools (36)

authenticate

Opens your browser to Clio's login page and stores your credentials securely

auth_status

Shows whether you are currently authenticated and when your session expires

logout

Clears your stored credentials from this machine

list_matters

Lists matters with optional status filter, including custom field values; returns a paginated envelope with `total_count`, `has_more`, and `next_page_token

get_matter

Returns full detail for a specific matter, including its Maildrop forwarding address and custom field values

create_matter

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).

Clio MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clio-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "invocation"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Progi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "progi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "progi"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Clio MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Progi belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Clio MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Progi when you require tools for developer tools.