What is the key difference between Linear and SmartCut?

Linear belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while SmartCut belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Linear or SmartCut 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 and SmartCut free or paid?

Linear operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). SmartCut operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Linear lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. SmartCut lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Linear and SmartCut 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.

How do I install Linear or SmartCut in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Linear and SmartCut free to use, or do they require API keys?

Linear is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . SmartCut operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Linear and SmartCut at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both linear and smartcut as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Linear has a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. SmartCut holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Linear vs SmartCut

In-depth architectural comparison of the Linear and SmartCut 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: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

SmartCut

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 SmartCut 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 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).

Explore Linear Details

Choose SmartCut 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 SmartCut Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Linear Workplace & Productivity	S SmartCut Workplace & Productivity
Summary	MCP server for Linear project management and issue tracking	Cutlist optimization for sheet, linear and roll stock, with grain, kerf, nesting and saw exports.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Linear Tools (0)

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

SmartCut 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

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "url": "https://linear.app"
    }
  }
}

SmartCut Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Linear is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, SmartCut belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Linear when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and SmartCut when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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