Framedeck MCP vs OverlayQA MCP
A side-by-side look at the Framedeck MCP and OverlayQA MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Framedeck MCP for product management work as a local process; choose OverlayQA MCP for product management as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Framedeck MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
FRAMEDECK_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_boards, create_board, set_active_board.
Choose OverlayQA MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Product Management domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
scan_accessibility, scan_contrast, audit_tokens.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Product Management | Product Management |
| Quality signal | 56/100 · Good | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Free |
| Required env vars | FRAMEDECK_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 32 | 15 |
| Full listing | View Framedeck MCP | View OverlayQA MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Framedeck MCP tools 32
list_boardsList all projects/productions in Framedeckcreate_boardCreate a new project/board in Framedeckset_active_boardSet the active board/production context. Once set, other tools will use this board by default when no board is specified.get_active_boardShow which board/production is currently set as the active context.list_columnsList stages in a board. Uses active board if set and no board specified.list_labelsList all labels/tagscreate_labelCreate a new label/taglist_cardsList cards/frames with optional filters. Uses active board if set and no board specified.create_cardCreate a new card/frame. Uses active board if set, or Idea Pool as fallback for quick idea capture.update_cardUpdate an existing card/framemove_cardMove a card/frame to a different stagedelete_cardPermanently delete a card/frame- +20 more on the listing page
OverlayQA MCP tools 15
scan_accessibilityRun a WCAG audit (axe-core) on any URL. Returns violations with severity, WCAG success criteria, and an overall score.scan_contrastCheck color-contrast ratios across a page. Returns the failing foreground/background element pairs.audit_tokensAudit a live URL's design-system tokens. Returns a 0-100 token-health score and findings (inconsistent font sizes, text colors, spacing, font families, border radii) with severity. Audits the live page only.scan_and_create_issuesScan a URL and auto-create an issue for every violation above a severity threshold.create_issueFile a QA issue with title, severity, type, description and optional assignee.list_issuesPage through issues filtered by status, severity, type, labels, assignee, creator, page, creation time, or active/finished/ignored state. Each issue says who filed it and whether it still needs a reply.update_issueEdit supplied issue fields, assignment, ignored state or status. Takes a UUID or display id such as OQ-12.create_projectCreate a project for a site URL.list_projectsList all projects on your team.list_labelsRead the workspace label library, assigned labels, and your permissions.create_labelCreate a reusable workspace label.set_issue_labelApply or remove one label without changing issue text or other labels.- +3 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Framedeck MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"lukaris-framedeck-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"framedeck-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FRAMEDECK_API_KEY": "YOUR_FRAMEDECK_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
OverlayQA MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"overlayqa-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@overlayqa/mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Framedeck MCP is categorized under Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. OverlayQA MCP belongs to Product Management and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Framedeck MCP for product management work and OverlayQA MCP for product management.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Framedeck MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. OverlayQA MCP is listed as free. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add lukaris-framedeck-mcp and overlayqa-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Framedeck MCP has a quality signal of 56/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. OverlayQA MCP has 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.
