Overview
GitHub Kanban MCP Server is a server designed to manage GitHub issues in a kanban board format, enhancing task management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for large language models (LLMs).
To use the server, install it via npm, authenticate with GitHub CLI, and configure the MCP settings to integrate with your GitHub repository.
- Manage GitHub issues in a kanban format - Automated task management using LLMs - Visualize project progress - Full integration with GitHub - Commenting functionality on tasks
- Organizing and tracking GitHub issues visually.
- Automating task assignments and updates.
- Enhancing team collaboration through comments and progress tracking.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect GitHub Kanban 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": {
"sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}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": {
"sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-sunwood-ai-labs-github-kanban-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Can I use this server for any GitHub repository?
Yes! It can be integrated with any GitHub repository that you have access to.
Is there a cost associated with using this server?
No, it is open-source and free to use under the MIT License.
What are the prerequisites for installation?
You need Node.js 18.x or higher, npm 9.x or higher, and GitHub CLI.