Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Kaneo vs Timesheet MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Kaneo and Timesheet 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
Kaneo
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Timesheet MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Kaneo if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Timesheet MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose Kaneo when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Choose Timesheet MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: timer_start, timer_stop, timer_pause.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Kaneo Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Timesheet MCP Tools (18)
timer_start
Start timer for a project
timer_stop
Stop the running timer
timer_pause
Pause the timer (start break)
timer_resume
Resume timer after break
timer_status
Check current timer status
timer_update
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).
Kaneo Configuration
Timesheet MCP Configuration