What is the key difference between MCP Orchestro and Backlog?

MCP Orchestro belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Backlog belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Orchestro or Backlog 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 MCP Orchestro and Backlog free or paid?

MCP Orchestro operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Backlog operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Orchestro lists 6 tools with 3 views and 16 GitHub stars. Backlog lists 24 tools with 3 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Orchestro and Backlog 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

MCP Orchestro vs Backlog

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Orchestro and Backlog 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

MCP Orchestro

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Backlog

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Orchestro if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Backlog 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 MCP Orchestro when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DATABASE_URL, SUPABASE_URL, SUPABASE_SERVICE_KEY.
Primary tools included: 60 MCP tools for orchestrated development, User story decomposition, Task dependency and conflict tracking.

Explore MCP Orchestro Details

Choose Backlog 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).
You have access to required keys: TASKDATA, TASKDATA_ROOT, BACKLOG_NAMESPACE, BACKLOG_AUTO_NAMESPACE, BACKLOG_AGENT_ID, BACKLOG_BACKEND, BACKLOG_S3_BUCKET, BACKLOG_S3_REGION.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Orchestro khaoss85 Workplace & Productivity	Backlog backloghq Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Trello for Claude Code: AI-powered task management with 60 MCP tools, visual Kanban board, and intelligent orchestration for product teams and developers.	Persistent, cross-session task management for Claude Code. 24 MCP tools, 7 skills, and agent coordination with event-sourced storage and per-project isolation.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Orchestro Tools (6)

60 MCP tools for orchestrated development

User story decomposition

Task dependency and conflict tracking

Persistent patterns and knowledge

Real-time Kanban dashboard

History, rollback, and Markdown export

Backlog Tools (24)

task_list

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).

MCP Orchestro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "khaoss85-mcp-orchestro": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@khaoss85/orchestro@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "YOUR_DATABASE_URL_HERE",
        "SUPABASE_URL": "YOUR_SUPABASE_URL_HERE",
        "SUPABASE_SERVICE_KEY": "YOUR_SUPABASE_SERVICE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Backlog Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backloghq-backlog": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "backloghq-backlog"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TASKDATA": "YOUR_TASKDATA_HERE",
        "TASKDATA_ROOT": "YOUR_TASKDATA_ROOT_HERE",
        "BACKLOG_NAMESPACE": "YOUR_BACKLOG_NAMESPACE_HERE",
        "BACKLOG_AUTO_NAMESPACE": "YOUR_BACKLOG_AUTO_NAMESPACE_HERE",
        "BACKLOG_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_BACKLOG_AGENT_ID_HERE",
        "BACKLOG_BACKEND": "YOUR_BACKLOG_BACKEND_HERE",
        "BACKLOG_S3_BUCKET": "YOUR_BACKLOG_S3_BUCKET_HERE",
        "BACKLOG_S3_REGION": "YOUR_BACKLOG_S3_REGION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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