What is the key difference between Langfuse MCP Java and Tickstem MCP?

Langfuse MCP Java belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while Tickstem MCP belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Langfuse MCP Java or Tickstem 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 Langfuse MCP Java and Tickstem MCP free or paid?

Langfuse MCP Java operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Tickstem MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Langfuse MCP Java lists 55 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Tickstem MCP lists 26 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Langfuse MCP Java and Tickstem 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

Langfuse MCP Java vs Tickstem MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Langfuse MCP Java and Tickstem 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

Langfuse MCP Java

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Tickstem MCP

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Langfuse MCP Java if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose Tickstem MCP if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Langfuse MCP Java when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring 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: LANGFUSE_PUBLIC_KEY, LANGFUSE_SECRET_KEY, LANGFUSE_HOST, LANGFUSE_TIMEOUT.
Primary tools included: fetch_traces, fetch_trace, find_exceptions.

Explore Langfuse MCP Java Details

Choose Tickstem MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: TICKSTEM_API_KEY, TICKSTEM_BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: list_jobs, get_job, register_job.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Langfuse MCP Java log-logn Monitoring	Tickstem MCP tickstem Monitoring
Summary	Query Langfuse traces, debug exceptions, analyze sessions, scores, datasets, schema, observations and manage prompts. Full observability toolkit for LLM applications. (https://github.com/langfuse/langfuse)	HTTP uptime monitoring, heartbeat (dead-man's switch) monitoring, cron job scheduling, and email verification. Single API key, per-tool quota tracking. Install: go install github.com/tickstem/mcp/cmd/tsk-mcp@latest.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Langfuse MCP Java Tools (55)

fetch_traces

Paginated list of traces. Filter by `userId`, `name`, `sessionId`, `tags`, `fromTimestamp`, `toTimestamp`.

fetch_trace

Full detail of a single trace including nested observations, input/output, metadata, latency, and token usage. Requires `traceId`.

find_exceptions

Traces whose `level` equals `ERROR`. Supports time range and pagination.

find_exceptions_in_file

Error-level traces whose metadata contains a given file name substring. Requires `fileName`.

get_exception_details

Full detail of a single error trace. Requires `traceId`.

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).

Langfuse MCP Java Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "log-logn-langfuse-mcp-java": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LANGFUSE_PUBLIC_KEY": "YOUR_LANGFUSE_PUBLIC_KEY_HERE",
        "LANGFUSE_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_LANGFUSE_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "LANGFUSE_HOST": "YOUR_LANGFUSE_HOST_HERE",
        "LANGFUSE_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_LANGFUSE_TIMEOUT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tickstem MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tickstem-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tickstem"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TICKSTEM_API_KEY": "YOUR_TICKSTEM_API_KEY_HERE",
        "TICKSTEM_BASE_URL": "YOUR_TICKSTEM_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Langfuse MCP Java is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tickstem MCP belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Langfuse MCP Java when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Tickstem MCP when you require tools for monitoring.

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