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

Delega MCP 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 Delega MCP 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.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Delega MCP lists 44 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) lists 31 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Delega MCP 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

Delega MCP vs Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)

Q: Are Delega MCP and Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) free or paid?

Delega MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Delega MCP 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

Delega MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Delega MCP 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 Delega MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: DELEGA_API_URL, DELEGA_AGENT_KEY, DELEGA_API_KEY, DELEGA_REVEAL_AGENT_KEYS, DELEGA_REVEAL_WEBHOOK_SECRETS.
Primary tools included: list_tasks, get_task, link_task.

Explore Delega MCP 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	Delega MCP delega-dev Workplace & Productivity	Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Task management API built for AI agents. Create, delegate, and track tasks with agent identity, delegation chains, lifecycle webhooks, and persistent context. Self-hosted or hosted tier at delega.dev.	Multi-workspace Linear MCP — PAT auth, 57 tools + 3 prompts, substrate enforcement, drop-in.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Delega MCP Tools (44)

list_tasks

List tasks from Delega. Visibility depends on your role: workers see tasks they created, were assigned, completed, or claimed; coordinators and admins see all account tasks — including other agents' work, so act only on tasks assigned to you or unowned ones you claim, and coordinate on teammates' tasks via add_comment. Optionally filtered by project, label, due date, or completion status. To resume work at the start of a session, call with completed:false, then use get_task_context on your tasks to recover prior decisions and state instead of starting from zero.

get_task

Get full details of a specific task including subtasks

link_task

Attach a branch, commit, pull request, or URL link to a task. Use this when work in a repo, PR, or external artifact should travel with the task.

list_task_links

List branch, commit, pull request, and URL links attached to a task.

create_task

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).

Delega MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "delega-dev-delega-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@delega-dev/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DELEGA_API_URL": "YOUR_DELEGA_API_URL_HERE",
        "DELEGA_AGENT_KEY": "YOUR_DELEGA_AGENT_KEY_HERE",
        "DELEGA_API_KEY": "YOUR_DELEGA_API_KEY_HERE",
        "DELEGA_REVEAL_AGENT_KEYS": "YOUR_DELEGA_REVEAL_AGENT_KEYS_HERE",
        "DELEGA_REVEAL_WEBHOOK_SECRETS": "YOUR_DELEGA_REVEAL_WEBHOOK_SECRETS_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

Delega MCP 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 Delega MCP 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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