What is the key difference between Kanboard Mcp and Tools Mcp?

Kanboard Mcp belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Tools Mcp belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Kanboard Mcp or Tools Mcp 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 Kanboard Mcp and Tools Mcp free or paid?

Kanboard Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Tools Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Kanboard Mcp lists 39 tools with 3 views and 8 GitHub stars. Tools Mcp lists 13 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Kanboard Mcp and Tools Mcp 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.

How do I install Kanboard Mcp or Tools Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Kanboard Mcp and Tools Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Kanboard Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . Tools Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Kanboard Mcp and Tools Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ernestocorona-kanboard-mcp and tools-mcp-2 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Kanboard Mcp has a Quality Score of 60 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 8 GitHub stars. Tools Mcp holds a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Kanboard Mcp vs Tools Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Kanboard Mcp and Tools Mcp 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

Kanboard Mcp

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Tools Mcp

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Kanboard Mcp if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Tools Mcp 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 Kanboard 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 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: KANBOARD_URL, KANBOARD_USERNAME, KANBOARD_API_TOKEN, KANBOARD_TIMEOUT_MS.
Primary tools included: add_project_user, attach_file_to_task, close_task.

Explore Kanboard Mcp Details

Choose Tools Mcp 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: contrast_check, count_chars, webp_convert.

Explore Tools Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Kanboard Mcp ernestocorona Workplace & Productivity	T Tools Mcp Workplace & Productivity
Summary	TypeScript MCP server for Kanboard with multi-project routing via .kanboard.yaml. 37 tools, 982 unit tests, Docker multi-arch on GHCR, provenance-signed npm releases via OIDC, Diátaxis-structured docs, MIT licensed.	MCP tools: WCAG contrast, JP char/X-weight count, WebP convert, JSON-LD, llms.txt.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Kanboard Mcp Tools (39)

add_project_user

Add a user to a Kanboard project with the given role. Role defaults to 'project-member' if not specified. Use list_project_users to find user ids and list_projects to find project ids; to unlink a member use remove_project_user. Returns { user_id, project_id, role } on success.

attach_file_to_task

Upload a file to a Kanboard task as an attachment. Provide either file_path (local file) or content_base64 (inline base64 content) — not both. project_id is resolved automatically from the task (no need to provide it). Maximum file size: 5 MB (5,242,880 bytes) — larger files return VALIDATION_ERROR before any HTTP request is made. Returns { file_id } on success.

close_task

Close (archive) an active Kanboard task. The task is set inactive and leaves the active board but is preserved — this is NOT a delete. Reversible: restore it with reopen_task. To permanently remove a task instead, use delete_task. Returns { ok: true, task_id } on success.

create_column

Add a column to a Kanboard project board. Project resolved from explicit project_id/project_identifier or .kanboard.yaml. To reorder it use move_column, to rename or change its WIP limit use update_column, to remove it use delete_column. Returns { column_id } on success.

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).

Kanboard Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ernestocorona-kanboard-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ernestocorona/kanboard-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KANBOARD_URL": "YOUR_KANBOARD_URL_HERE",
        "KANBOARD_USERNAME": "YOUR_KANBOARD_USERNAME_HERE",
        "KANBOARD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_KANBOARD_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "KANBOARD_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_KANBOARD_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tools-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@first-ch/tools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Kanboard Mcp is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tools Mcp belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Kanboard Mcp when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Tools Mcp when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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