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Overview

MCP Backlog Server is a TypeScript-based server that integrates Backlog with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It implements key concepts of MCP to facilitate project management and data analysis.

To use the MCP Backlog Server, you need to set up the server with your Backlog API key and space URL, and then access it through the provided URIs and tools for managing Backlog projects.

  • Access to Backlog projects via structured URIs. - Tools for retrieving user information, project issues, and wiki pages. - Prompts for summarizing projects and analyzing usage patterns.
  1. Managing and analyzing Backlog projects.
  2. Accessing and updating project issues and wiki pages.
  3. Generating summaries and usage reports for project management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-backlog-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": {
    "mcp-backlog-server-katsuhirohonda": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-backlog-server-katsuhirohonda"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What are the requirements to use MCP Backlog Server?

You need a Backlog account with API access and specific environment variables set up.

How do I install MCP Backlog Server?

Install dependencies using npm, build the server, and configure it in your application settings.

Is there a debugging tool available?

Yes, you can use the MCP Inspector for debugging, which provides a URL for accessing debugging tools in the browser.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1681,"uuid":"d4382b50-82d1-430b-8bad-e951b8f1db80","name":"mcp-backlog-server","title":"mcp-backlog-server","description":"","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/3676947?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-05T04:41:18.059+00:00","updated_at":"2025-03-12T10:19:31.201+00:00","status":"created","author_name":"katsuhirohonda","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/3676947?v=4","tags":"mcp-backlog-server,backlog,mcp","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/katsuhirohonda/mcp-backlog-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"0\",\"license\":\"\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-03-05 13:34:02\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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