What is the key difference between SmartCut and Linear?

SmartCut belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Linear belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install SmartCut or Linear 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 SmartCut and Linear free or paid?

SmartCut operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Linear operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SmartCut lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Linear lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SmartCut and Linear 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.

How do I install SmartCut or Linear in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are SmartCut and Linear free to use, or do they require API keys?

SmartCut is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Linear operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both SmartCut and Linear at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both smartcut and linear as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, SmartCut has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Linear holds a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

SmartCut vs Linear

In-depth architectural comparison of the SmartCut and 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

SmartCut

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Linear

Workplace & Productivity · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SmartCut if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Linear if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose SmartCut 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).

Explore SmartCut Details

Choose Linear when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Linear Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S SmartCut Workplace & Productivity	L Linear Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Cutlist optimization for sheet, linear and roll stock, with grain, kerf, nesting and saw exports.	MCP server for Linear project management and issue tracking
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SmartCut Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Linear Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

SmartCut Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smartcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "smartcut"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Linear Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linear": {
      "url": "https://linear.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

SmartCut is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Linear belongs to Workplace & Productivity using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select SmartCut when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Linear when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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