MCP Redmine

A redmine MCP server covering close to 100% of redmines API

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Overview

MCP Redmine is a tool that connects Claude Desktop to your Redmine instance, enabling users to manage projects and issues effectively through Redmine's API.

To use MCP Redmine, you need to configure it with your Redmine instance URL and API key, and then run the server to interact with your Redmine projects.

Search and browse projects and issues - Create and update issues with full markdown support - Upload and download file attachments - Manage and track time entries - Update issue statuses and fields - Comprehensive Redmine API functionality

Creating and managing bug reports in Redmine.
Tracking project progress and time entries.
Collaborating with team members on project issues.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Redmine 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-redmine-runekaagaard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-redmine-runekaagaard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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-redmine-runekaagaard": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-redmine-runekaagaard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What do I need to use MCP Redmine?

You need access to a Redmine instance and a valid Redmine API key.

Is MCP Redmine free to use?

Yes! MCP Redmine is open-source and free to use.

What programming language is MCP Redmine built with?

MCP Redmine is built using Python.

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