What is the key difference between Toggl MCP and Teamwork MCP?

Toggl MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Teamwork MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Toggl MCP or Teamwork 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 Toggl MCP and Teamwork MCP free or paid?

Toggl MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Teamwork MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Toggl MCP lists 8 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Teamwork MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 25 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Toggl MCP and Teamwork 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

Toggl MCP vs Teamwork MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Toggl MCP and Teamwork 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

Toggl MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Teamwork MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Toggl MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Teamwork 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 Toggl 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 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: TOGGL_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: toggl_start, toggl_stop, toggl_current.

Explore Toggl MCP Details

Choose Teamwork 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: TW_MCP_SERVER_ADDRESS, TW_MCP_BEARER_TOKEN, NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS.
Primary tools included: HTTP and STDIO transport interfaces, Bearer token and OAuth2 authentication, Extensible toolset architecture for Teamwork.com operations.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Toggl MCP louis030195 Workplace & Productivity	Teamwork MCP teamwork Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Time tracking integration with Toggl Track. Start/stop timers, manage time entries, track project time, and get today's summary. Perfect for productivity tracking and billing workflows.	Project and resource management platform that keeps your client projects on track, makes managing resources a breeze, and keeps your profits on point.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Toggl MCP Tools (8)

toggl_start

Start a new timer with a description and optional project.

toggl_stop

Stop the currently running timer.

toggl_current

Get information about the currently running timer.

toggl_today

Get all time entries for today with total duration.

toggl_projects

List all projects in your workspace.

toggl_delete

Delete a time entry by its ID.

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).

Toggl MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "louis030195-toggl-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-e"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOGGL_API_KEY": "YOUR_TOGGL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Teamwork MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "teamwork-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TW_MCP_SERVER_ADDRESS": "YOUR_TW_MCP_SERVER_ADDRESS_HERE",
        "TW_MCP_BEARER_TOKEN": "YOUR_TW_MCP_BEARER_TOKEN_HERE",
        "NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS": "YOUR_NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Toggl MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Teamwork MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Toggl MCP when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Teamwork MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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