What is the key difference between Work Handler and MCP?

Work Handler belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Work Handler or 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 Work Handler and MCP free or paid?

Work Handler operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Work Handler lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 27 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Work Handler and 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.

How do I install Work Handler or MCP 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 Work Handler and MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Work Handler is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . MCP 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 Work Handler and MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both work-handler and mcp-194 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, Work Handler has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. MCP holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 27 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Work Handler vs MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Work Handler and 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

Work Handler

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Work Handler if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Work Handler when:

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

Explore Work Handler Details

Choose MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W Work Handler Developer Tools	M MCP Developer Tools
Summary	チームの働き方を支援するグループウェア Work Handler の MCP サーバー。組織・メンバーの参照、出退勤の共有、タイムカード、承認フロー等を本人の権限の範囲で操作できる。	EduBase MCP server
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Work Handler Tools (0)

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

MCP 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).

Work Handler Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "work-handler": {
      "url": "https://work-handler.app/"
    }
  }
}

MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-194": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Work Handler is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Work Handler when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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