What is the key difference between Microsoft Planner and Hackmd MCP?

Microsoft Planner belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Hackmd MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Microsoft Planner or Hackmd 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 Microsoft Planner and Hackmd MCP free or paid?

Microsoft Planner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hackmd MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Microsoft Planner lists 12 tools with 1 views and 4 GitHub stars. Hackmd MCP lists 12 tools with 2 views and 67 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Microsoft Planner and Hackmd 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

Microsoft Planner vs Hackmd MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Microsoft Planner and Hackmd 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

Microsoft Planner

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Hackmd MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Microsoft Planner if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Hackmd 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 Microsoft Planner 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).
Primary tools included: planner_search_groups, planner_find_user, planner_list_plans.

Explore Microsoft Planner Details

Choose Hackmd 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: HACKMD_API_TOKEN, HACKMD_API_URL, ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS, PORT.
Primary tools included: get_user_info, list_teams, get_history.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Microsoft Planner Workplace & Productivity	Hackmd MCP yuna0x0 Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Microsoft Planner MCP server — plans, buckets, tasks via Microsoft Graph, ETags handled	Allows AI models to interact with HackMD
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Microsoft Planner Tools (12)

planner_search_groups

Find Microsoft 365 groups (Teams) by name → group ID

planner_find_user

Find a user by name/UPN → user ID for assignments

planner_list_plans

List plans owned by a group

planner_get_plan

Plan + its buckets

planner_create_bucket

Create a bucket in a plan

planner_list_tasks

Tasks in a plan or bucket (filter by assignee, open/completed)

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).

Microsoft Planner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "microsoft-planner-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-planner"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hackmd MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yuna0x0-hackmd-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hackmd-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HACKMD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_HACKMD_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "HACKMD_API_URL": "YOUR_HACKMD_API_URL_HERE",
        "ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS": "YOUR_ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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