MCP Shrimp Task Manager alternatives
12 alternatives to MCP Shrimp Task Manager in Productivity, compared on tools, transport, auth, and maintenance — each with one-click config.
| Server | Official | Verified | Transport | Auth | Stars | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCP Shrimp Task Manager(this) | stdio | none | 2.1k | 16 | ||
| mcp-atlassian (community Jira/Confluence) | stdio | apikey | 5.4k | 11 | ||
| Excel MCP Server | stdio | none | 3.9k | 25 | ||
| Notion MCP Server (official) | stdio | apikey | 3.9k | 9 | ||
| mcp-obsidian (Obsidian Local REST API) | stdio | apikey | 3.6k | 7 | ||
| Linear MCP Server (official remote) | http | oauth | 1.6k | 15 | ||
| Google Calendar MCP (nspady) | stdio | oauth | 1.1k | 12 | ||
| mcp-google-sheets | stdio | oauth | 912 | 20 | ||
| Microsoft 365 MCP Server | stdio | oauth | 786 | 11 | ||
| Atlassian Rovo MCP Server (official remote) | http | oauth | 780 | 16 | ||
| obsidian-mcp-server (cyanheads) | stdio | apikey | 590 | 14 | ||
| Todoist MCP (official, Doist) | stdio | apikey | 510 | 14 | ||
| ClickUp MCP Server (community, taazkareem) | stdio | apikey | 460 | 11 |
Top MCP Shrimp Task Manager alternatives
Self-hosted MCP server for Jira and Confluence Cloud and Server/Data Center.
Create, read, and modify Excel workbooks with your AI agent — no Microsoft Excel required.
Official Notion server to read, search, create, and update pages and databases in your workspace.
Read, search, and edit your Obsidian vault through the Local REST API community plugin.
Linear's official hosted MCP server — find, create, and update issues, projects, and comments.
Manage Google Calendar events across multiple accounts with natural-language scheduling.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to MCP Shrimp Task Manager?
mcp-atlassian (community Jira/Confluence) is the most popular alternative, with 5.4k GitHub stars. Self-hosted MCP server for Jira and Confluence Cloud and Server/Data Center.
Are these MCP Shrimp Task Manager alternatives free?
Yes — every server listed is open source or free to self-host. Some connect to paid third-party APIs (check each server's auth requirements).
Do the alternatives work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?
Yes. Every alternative includes a copy-paste config for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf on its server page.