What is the key difference between KitchenSink4XL and Kaneo?

KitchenSink4XL belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Kaneo belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install KitchenSink4XL or Kaneo 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 KitchenSink4XL and Kaneo free or paid?

KitchenSink4XL operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kaneo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

KitchenSink4XL lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Kaneo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 9,226 GitHub stars.

Can I use both KitchenSink4XL and Kaneo 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

KitchenSink4XL vs Kaneo

In-depth architectural comparison of the KitchenSink4XL and Kaneo 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

KitchenSink4XL

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Kaneo

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose KitchenSink4XL if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Kaneo 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 KitchenSink4XL 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).

Explore KitchenSink4XL Details

Choose Kaneo 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).

Explore Kaneo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	K KitchenSink4XL Workplace & Productivity	Kaneo Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Excel (.xlsx) MCP server: calculated/cached/missing labels on every value, formulas, verified writes	Official MCP server for Kaneo: manage tasks, projects, and labels from Claude and other MCP clients
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

KitchenSink4XL Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Kaneo Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

KitchenSink4XL Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kitchensink4xl-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kitchensink4xl-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kaneo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

KitchenSink4XL is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Kaneo belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select KitchenSink4XL when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Kaneo when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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