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

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Hackmd MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) or Hackmd MCP 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 Hackmd MCP free or paid?

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hackmd MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key 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. Hackmd MCP lists 12 tools with 2 views and 67 GitHub stars.

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

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

Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth)

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

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

Hackmd MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Hackmd MCP 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 Hackmd MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: HACKMD_API_TOKEN, HACKMD_API_URL, ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS, PORT.
Primary tools included: get_user_info, list_teams, get_history.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Linear MCP (multi Workspace, PAT auth) Workplace & Productivity	Hackmd MCP yuna0x0 Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Multi-workspace Linear MCP — PAT auth, 57 tools + 3 prompts, substrate enforcement, drop-in.	Allows AI models to interact with HackMD
Category & Scope	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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hackmd MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yuna0x0-hackmd-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hackmd-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HACKMD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_HACKMD_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "HACKMD_API_URL": "YOUR_HACKMD_API_URL_HERE",
        "ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS": "YOUR_ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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