What is the key difference between Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) and Kaneo?

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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 Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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 Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) and Kaneo free or paid?

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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?

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) lists 31 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Kaneo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 9,136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) vs Kaneo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Kaneo

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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 Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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: list_workspaces, healthcheck, list_teams.

Explore Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) 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	Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Workplace & Productivity	Kaneo Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Multi-workspace Linear MCP — PAT auth, 57 tools + 3 prompts, substrate enforcement, drop-in.	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

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Tools (31)

list_workspaces

Show configured workspaces and primary

healthcheck

Verify each PAT + surface remaining rate-limit budget

list_teams

Teams (with inline workflow states)

list_users

Users (`me` resolves to PAT owner)

list_projects

Projects (v0.3: `save_project` enforces `[source:]` on `content` + idempotency on CREATE)

list_initiatives

Initiatives

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).

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear-mcp-multi-workspace-pat-auth": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "linear-mcp-multi-workspace-pat-auth"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kaneo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Kaneo belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Kaneo when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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