Backlog MCP vs Procore MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Backlog MCP and Procore MCP Server 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 Backlog MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: list_stories, get_story, get_index_summary.

Explore Backlog MCP Details

Choose Procore MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: PROCORE_CLIENT_ID, PROCORE_CLIENT_SECRET, PROCORE_COMPANY_ID, PROCORE_TOOL_MODE.
• Primary tools included: OpenAPI-generated Procore endpoint catalog, Seven discovery and execution tools, OAuth authorization code flow.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Backlog MCP corbym Product Management	Procore MCP Server TylerIlunga Product Management
Summary	MCP server that gives AI agents structured read/write access to a story-based project backlog. Agents can list stories, read content, update status, and append notes — all backed by plain markdown files versioned in your repository.	MCP server exposing the full Procore REST API (2,636 endpoints) for construction project management. Includes 7 discovery and execution tools covering projects, RFIs, submittals, daily logs, budgets, and more. Single-user OAuth with auto-refresh.
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": {
    "corbym-backlog-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "corbym-backlog-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tylerilunga-procore-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tylerilunga-procore-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PROCORE_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_PROCORE_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "PROCORE_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_PROCORE_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "PROCORE_COMPANY_ID": "YOUR_PROCORE_COMPANY_ID_HERE",
        "PROCORE_TOOL_MODE": "YOUR_PROCORE_TOOL_MODE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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