What is the key difference between UpTier and Delega MCP?

UpTier belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Delega MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install UpTier or Delega 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 UpTier and Delega MCP free or paid?

UpTier operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Delega MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

UpTier lists 29 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. Delega MCP lists 44 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both UpTier and Delega 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

UpTier vs Delega MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the UpTier and Delega 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

UpTier

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

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

Delega MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose UpTier if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Delega 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 UpTier 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: create_list, get_lists, update_list.

Explore UpTier Details

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.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	UpTier foxintheloop Workplace & Productivity	Delega MCP delega-dev Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Desktop task manager with clean To Do-style UI and 25+ MCP tools for prioritization, goal tracking, and multi-profile workflows.	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.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

UpTier Tools (29)

create_list

Create a new task list

get_lists

Get all lists with task counts

update_list

Update list name, color, or icon

delete_list

Delete a list

reorder_lists

Change list positions

create_task

Create a new task with optional attributes

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).

UpTier Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foxintheloop-uptier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "electron-rebuild"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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