Timebook Cli vs Keepsake MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Timebook Cli and Keepsake 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Timebook Cli 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: whoami, list_projects, list_clients.

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Choose Keepsake 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: KEEPSAKE_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: list_contacts, get_contact, create_contact.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Timebook Cli squidcode Workplace & Productivity	Keepsake MCP nicolascroce Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Official MCP server for Timebook — time tracking, invoicing, and bookkeeping for freelancers and solo LLCs. Manage clients and projects, start/stop timers, and log, update, and delete time entries. Runs locally via the @squidcode/timebook npm CLI or as a hosted OAuth endpoint at https://usetimebook.com/mcp. Published in the MCP registry as io.github.squidcode/timebook.	Personal CRM — manage contacts, interactions, tasks, notes, daily journal, and tags through 42 MCP tools
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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": {
    "squidcode-timebook-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@squidcode/timebook"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nicolascroce-keepsake-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "keepsake-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KEEPSAKE_API_KEY": "YOUR_KEEPSAKE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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