Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Linear vs Linear Project
In-depth architectural comparison of the Linear and Linear Project 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
Workplace & Productivity · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Linear Project
Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Linear if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Linear Project 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?
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Choose Linear when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Choose Linear Project 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Linear Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Linear Project 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).
Linear Configuration
Linear Project Configuration