What is the best alternative to Hackmd MCP?

The top-rated alternatives to Hackmd MCP in the Workplace & Productivity category include Keepsake MCP, MCP Kibela, Excel MCP Server. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Hackmd MCP alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Hackmd MCP and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Hackmd MCP free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Hackmd MCP with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Workplace & Productivity• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Hackmd MCP

Looking for an alternative to Hackmd MCP? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Workplace & Productivity ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Hackmd MCP Overview

This MCP server interfaces with the HackMD API to allow AI agents to create, read, update, and delete notes, manage teams, and access user profiles and reading history. It supports both HTTP and STDIO transports and can be deployed locally or in the cloud. Use it when you want to integrate HackMD note and team management capabilities into AI-driven workflows or applications.

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Hackmd MCP (Target)	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	67	—	Current
Keepsake MCP	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	1	—	Compare →
MCP Kibela	—	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	13	—	Compare →
Excel MCP Server	uvx	No auth required	Free	4,193	—	Compare →
Google Calendar MCP	npx	OAuth	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	59	—	Compare →
MCP Kibela Server	npx	API key	Free	7	—	Compare →
Hubd	npx	Other	Free	2	—	Compare →
Bilig	Remote (SSE)	No auth required	Free	36	—	Compare →
Teamwork MCP	Remote (SSE)	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	26	—	Compare →
Harvest MCP Server	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	8	—	Compare →
Meetbot MCP	npx	API key	Freemium	1	—	Compare →
Google Sheets MCP	uvx	Other	Free	13	—	Compare →
Calcom MCP	Remote (SSE)	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	19	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Hackmd MCP Alternatives

Keepsake MCP

Runtime: npx

Personal CRM MCP server managing contacts, companies, interactions, tasks, notes, journals, and tags via 42+ tools.

Key Features:

Accent-insensitive search for contacts and companies

Support for tags with linking and unlinking of entities

Task management with status filters, recurring tasks, and snoozing

2 0 1

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MCP Kibela

Runtime not confirmed

MCP server enabling AI agents to search, read, create, and update Kibela notes via API.

Key Features:

Keyword-based note search

Access to user's recent notes

Retrieve note content and comments

1 0 13

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Excel MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Manipulates Excel workbooks through MCP without requiring Microsoft Excel, including formulas, formatting, charts, tables, and pivot tables.

Key Features:

Workbook and worksheet CRUD operations

Formula and data manipulation

Formatting and conditional formatting

6 0 4,193

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Google Calendar MCP

Runtime: npx

MCP server enabling AI agents to manage Google Calendar events via OAuth2 authentication and natural language commands.

Key Features:

OAuth2 authentication with PKCE flow

Full CRUD operations on Google Calendar events

Support for recurring events via RFC5545 recurrence rules

2 0 59

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MCP Kibela Server

Runtime: npx

Searches, reads, organizes, and reacts to Kibela notes through MCP tools using a team name and API token.

Key Features:

Advanced Kibela note search

Note content and comment retrieval

Group and folder browsing

3 0 7

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Hubd

Runtime: npx

Files-first project hub for coordinating human and AI-agent work through journals, tasks, queues, and a read-only kanban.

Key Features:

MCP server over stdio and HTTP

CLI for hub initialization, status, briefs, and audits

Plain Markdown and JSONL data storage

2 0 2

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Bilig

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Headless Node MCP server for spreadsheet formula evaluation, workbook edits, JSON persistence, and verified readback.

Key Features:

Typed WorkPaper object with inputs, formulas, and outputs

JSON persistence and restoration of workbook state

Verified readback of edited and dependent cells

2 0 36

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Teamwork MCP

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

MCP server enabling Large Language Models to interact with Teamwork.com for project management tasks.

Key Features:

HTTP and STDIO transport interfaces

Bearer token and OAuth2 authentication

Extensible toolset architecture for Teamwork.com operations

2 0 26

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Harvest MCP Server

Runtime: npx

Unofficial MCP server providing full Harvest API v2 access for time tracking, projects, clients, tasks, users, expenses, and invoices.

Key Features:

Complete Harvest API v2 coverage with 40+ tools

Type-safe with TypeScript and Zod validation

Async/await with rate limiting and auto-retry

2 0 8

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Meetbot MCP

Runtime: npx

MCP server enabling AI assistants to schedule and book meetings via Meet.bot API with Google/Microsoft calendar integration.

Key Features:

Full Meet.bot Booking Page API v1 coverage

Bearer token authentication for API access

Supports local stdio and remote HTTP/SSE modes

2 0 1

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Google Sheets MCP

Runtime: uvx

Automates Google Sheets through MCP with CRUD operations, service-account authentication, and support for spreadsheet and table workflows.

Key Features:

25 Google Sheets automation tools

CRUD operations for sheets and tables

Google service-account authentication

3 0 13

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Calcom MCP

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Connects LLM tools to Cal.com for event types, bookings, schedules, teams, users, and webhooks.

Key Features:

Cal.com API v2 access

Event type and booking management

Booking creation with attendee details

3 0 19

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Best Alternatives to Hackmd MCP

Hackmd MCP Overview

Specification Matrix: Hackmd MCP vs Alternatives

Detailed Evaluation of Hackmd MCP Alternatives

Keepsake MCP

MCP Kibela

Excel MCP Server

Google Calendar MCP

MCP Kibela Server

Hubd

Bilig

Teamwork MCP

Harvest MCP Server

Meetbot MCP

Google Sheets MCP

Calcom MCP

Frequently Asked Questions: Hackmd MCP Alternatives