Google Docs MCP vs Planka MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Google Docs MCP and Planka 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Google Docs 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).

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Choose Planka 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Google Docs MCP Workplace & Productivity	Planka MCP Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Google Docs as MCP tools: read, edit, suggest and comment on documents.	Planka 2.x MCP server with verified card, task, comment, label, and list operations.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

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": {
    "google-docs-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "google-docs-mcp-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "planka-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@omnicoreos/planka-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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