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MCP Server for Backlog API integration

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Overview

Backlog MCP Server is an implementation designed to integrate with the Backlog API, allowing users to manage projects and issues effectively.

To use the Backlog MCP Server, you need to set up your environment with the required API key and space ID, and then you can run the server using NPX or Docker commands provided in the documentation.

  • Integration with Backlog API for project and issue management. - Support for executing project and issue retrieval with pagination and filtering. - Ability to add new issues directly through the API.
  1. Managing project tasks and issues in a collaborative environment.
  2. Automating project updates and issue tracking through API calls.
  3. Integrating with other tools for enhanced project management workflows.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Backlog MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backlog-mcp-server-fleagne": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-backlog-mcp-server-fleagne"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backlog-mcp-server-fleagne": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-backlog-mcp-server-fleagne"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backlog-mcp-server-fleagne": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-backlog-mcp-server-fleagne"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "backlog-mcp-server-fleagne": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-backlog-mcp-server-fleagne"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backlog-mcp-server-fleagne": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-backlog-mcp-server-fleagne"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backlog-mcp-server-fleagne": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-backlog-mcp-server-fleagne"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I get an API key?

Sign up for Backlog, choose a plan, and generate your API key from the individual settings.

Can I run this server using Docker?

Yes! You can run the server using Docker with the provided configuration.

Is there a free plan available?

Yes! Backlog offers a free plan for new users.

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