Notion MCP vs MCP Server Atlassian Confluence
A side-by-side look at the Notion MCP and MCP Server Atlassian Confluence MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Notion MCP for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose MCP Server Atlassian Confluence for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Notion MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
NOTION_TOKEN, NOTION_USER_ID, NOTION_SPACE_ID. - You want tools like
notion_search, notion_export_page, notion_import_page.
Choose MCP Server Atlassian Confluence when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME, ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL, ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN. - You want tools like
conf_get, conf_post, conf_put.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | NOTION_TOKENNOTION_USER_IDNOTION_SPACE_ID | ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAMEATLASSIAN_USER_EMAILATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 62 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 13 | 5 |
| Full listing | View Notion MCP | View MCP Server Atlassian Confluence |
Tools & capabilities
Notion MCP tools 13
notion_searchFull-text search across all pages in your workspacenotion_export_pageExport any Notion page as markdown; image links resolve to viewable CDN URLs (pass `image_dir` to download images locally instead)notion_import_pageWrite markdown to a Notion page — **replaces** all existing contentnotion_import_page_from_fileWrite a local `.md` file to a page — **replaces** all contentnotion_append_to_pageAppend markdown to the **end** of a page (non-destructive)notion_append_to_page_from_fileAppend a local `.md` file to the end of a page (non-destructive)notion_create_pageCreate a new sub-page, optionally prefilled with markdownnotion_create_page_from_fileCreate a new sub-page from a local `.md` filenotion_add_imageAppend an image to the end of a page — local file is uploaded to Notion, http(s) URL is referenced as-isnotion_list_commentsList open discussion threads on a pagenotion_add_commentStart a new discussion — inline (anchored to text) or block-levelnotion_reply_commentReply to an existing discussion thread- +1 more on the listing page
MCP Server Atlassian Confluence tools 5
conf_getRead any Confluence data. Returns TOON format by default (30-60% fewer tokens than JSON). **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - ALWAYS use `jq` param to filter response fields. Unfiltered responses are very expensive! - Use `limit` query param to restrict result count (e.g., `limit: "5"`) - If unsure about available fields, first fetch ONE item with `limit: "1"` and NO jq filter to explore the schema, then use jq in subsequent calls **Schema Discovery Pattern:** 1. First call: `path: "/wiki/api/v2/spaces", queryParams: {"limit": "1"}` (no jq) - explore available fields 2. Then use: `jq: "results[*].{id: id, key: key, name: name}"` - extract only what you need **Output format:** TOON (default, token-efficient) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common paths:** - `/wiki/api/v2/spaces` - list spaces - `/wiki/api/v2/pages` - list pages (use `space-id` query param) - `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}` - get page details - `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}/body` - get page body (`body-format`: storage, atlas_doc_format, view) - `/wiki/rest/api/search` - search content (`cql` query param) **JQ examples:** `results[*].id`, `results[0]`, `results[*].{id: id, title: title}` API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/rest/v2/conf_postCreate Confluence resources. Returns TOON format by default (token-efficient). **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - Use `jq` param to extract only needed fields from response (e.g., `jq: "{id: id, title: title}"`) - Unfiltered responses include all metadata and are expensive! **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Create page:** `/wiki/api/v2/pages` body: `{"spaceId": "123456", "status": "current", "title": "Page Title", "parentId": "789", "body": {"representation": "storage", "value": "<p>Content</p>"}}` 2. **Create blog post:** `/wiki/api/v2/blogposts` body: `{"spaceId": "123456", "status": "current", "title": "Blog Title", "body": {"representation": "storage", "value": "<p>Content</p>"}}` 3. **Add label:** `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}/labels` - body: `{"name": "label-name"}` 4. **Add comment:** `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}/footer-comments` API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/rest/v2/conf_putReplace Confluence resources (full update). Returns TOON format by default. **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** - Use `jq` param to extract only needed fields from response - Example: `jq: "{id: id, version: version.number}"` **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Update page:** `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}` body: `{"id": "123", "status": "current", "title": "Updated Title", "spaceId": "456", "body": {"representation": "storage", "value": "<p>Content</p>"}, "version": {"number": 2}}` Note: version.number must be incremented 2. **Update blog post:** `/wiki/api/v2/blogposts/{id}` Note: PUT replaces entire resource. Version number must be incremented. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/rest/v2/conf_patchPartially update Confluence resources. Returns TOON format by default. **IMPORTANT - Cost Optimization:** Use `jq` param to filter response fields. **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** 1. **Update space:** `/wiki/api/v2/spaces/{id}` body: `{"name": "New Name", "description": {"plain": {"value": "Desc", "representation": "plain"}}}` 2. **Update comment:** `/wiki/api/v2/footer-comments/{id}` Note: Confluence v2 API primarily uses PUT for updates. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/rest/v2/conf_deleteDelete Confluence resources. Returns TOON format by default. **Output format:** TOON (default) or JSON (`outputFormat: "json"`) **Common operations:** - `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}` - Delete page - `/wiki/api/v2/blogposts/{id}` - Delete blog post - `/wiki/api/v2/pages/{id}/labels/{label-id}` - Remove label - `/wiki/api/v2/footer-comments/{id}` - Delete comment - `/wiki/api/v2/attachments/{id}` - Delete attachment Note: Most DELETE endpoints return 204 No Content on success. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/rest/v2/
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.
Notion MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"notion-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@shck-dev/notion-mcp"
],
"env": {
"NOTION_TOKEN": "YOUR_NOTION_TOKEN_HERE",
"NOTION_USER_ID": "YOUR_NOTION_USER_ID_HERE",
"NOTION_SPACE_ID": "YOUR_NOTION_SPACE_ID_HERE"
}
}
}
}
MCP Server Atlassian Confluence
{
"mcpServers": {
"aashari-mcp-server-atlassian-confluence": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-confluence"
],
"env": {
"ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_SITE_NAME_HERE",
"ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_USER_EMAIL_HERE",
"ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ATLASSIAN_API_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Notion MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server Atlassian Confluence belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Notion MCP for workplace & productivity work and MCP Server Atlassian Confluence for workplace & productivity.
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.
Notion MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. MCP Server Atlassian Confluence is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. 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 notion-mcp and aashari-mcp-server-atlassian-confluence as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Notion MCP has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. MCP Server Atlassian Confluence has 64/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 62 GitHub stars.