zPlanner v1.4.0

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Overview

zPlanner is a command-line tool designed to assist in project planning and management, particularly for software development projects. It allows users to manage projects directly from the terminal, eliminating the need for complex graphical interfaces.

To use zPlanner, install it via npm with the command npm install -g zplanner, then initialize a new project using zplanner init "Project Name". You can manage phases and tasks using various commands provided in the usage guide.

Project creation and configuration from the terminal - Hierarchical structure for phases and tasks - Automatic progress calculation - Responsive HTML report generation - Context preservation for AI-assisted development

Managing software development projects efficiently from the command line.
Keeping track of project phases and tasks with clear documentation.
Generating HTML reports for project status and history.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect zPlanner v1.4.0 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-server-zplanner-jotjunior": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-zplanner-jotjunior"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can zPlanner be used for any type of project?

Yes! zPlanner is flexible and can adapt to different project types and methodologies.

Is zPlanner free to use?

Yes! zPlanner is open-source and free to use.

What are the prerequisites for using zPlanner?

You need Node.js version 14.0.0 or higher and npm version 6.0.0 or higher.

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