Framedeck MCP vs Epoch

In-depth architectural comparison of the Framedeck MCP and Epoch 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Framedeck MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management 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: FRAMEDECK_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: list_boards, create_board, set_active_board.

Explore Framedeck MCP Details

Choose Epoch when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: PERT and COCOMO II estimation, Monte Carlo schedule forecasting, Business-day and timezone calculations.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Framedeck MCP Lukaris Product Management	Epoch KyaniteLabs Product Management
Summary	Framedeck is a Kanban content production manager for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Podcast creators. 32 tools for managing productions, stages, frames (cards), checklists, comments, and labels. Ideas land in an Idea Pool and graduate into full productions with stages (Idea → Scripting → Filming → Editing → Published). All tools ship with MCP safety annotations. npx framedeck-mcp	Software estimation server for AI agents: PERT, COCOMO II, Monte Carlo, sprint forecasting, token-to-time and cost mapping, and schedule-risk tools.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lukaris-framedeck-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "framedeck-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FRAMEDECK_API_KEY": "YOUR_FRAMEDECK_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kyanitelabs-epoch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kyanitelabs/epoch"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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