Mcp Server Asana vs Mcp Linear

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Server Asana and Mcp Linear 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 Mcp Server Asana when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations 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: ASANA_ACCESS_TOKEN, READ_ONLY_MODE.
• Primary tools included: List Asana workspaces, Search projects by name with optional archived filter, Advanced task search with multiple filters and sorting.

Explore Mcp Server Asana Details

Choose Mcp Linear when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: Full CRUD operations on issues, projects, teams, cycles, and documents, Support for customer records, custom fields, templates, and attachments, OAuth app manifest preparation and child app management.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Server Asana roychri Other Tools and Integrations	Mcp Linear tacticlaunch Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	This Model Context Protocol server implementation of Asana allows you to talk to Asana API from MCP Client such as Anthropic's Claude Desktop Application, and many more.	Integrates with Linear project management system
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

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": {
    "roychri-mcp-server-asana": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "roychri-mcp-server-asana"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ASANA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_ASANA_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "READ_ONLY_MODE": "YOUR_READ_ONLY_MODE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tacticlaunch-mcp-linear": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "add-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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