Backlog MCP Server

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About Backlog MCP Server

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jootsuki_backlog-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "compose",
        "up",
        "-d",
        "--build"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NODE_ENV": "development"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Backlog MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to the Backlog API, providing search, retrieval, and update capabilities for Backlog issues. It is intended for developers using AI assistants that support MCP to interact with Backlog project management data.

How to use Backlog MCP Server?

Configure the MCP client (e.g., Cline, RooCline, Claude Desktop) by adding the server definition to the client’s MCP settings file. Use either a direct node command pointing to the built index.js or a Docker container execution. Set the environment variables BACKLOG_SPACE_URL and BACKLOG_API_KEY with your Backlog space URL and API key.

Key features of Backlog MCP Server

Search for issues in Backlog.
Retrieve issue details by ID or project.
Update issue properties (e.g., status, comments).
Supports both local Node.js and Docker deployments.
Runs in development mode with hot reload in Docker.

Use cases of Backlog MCP Server

Query the status or details of a specific Backlog issue.
List all active (processing) issues in a project.
Change an issue’s status to completed via an AI assistant.
Add a comment to an existing issue programmatically.

FAQ from Backlog MCP Server

What data does this server access?

It accesses the Backlog API using your space URL and API key to read and modify issues in your Backlog projects.

What are the runtime requirements?

Requires Node.js (when run directly) or Docker (for containerized deployment). The environment variables BACKLOG_SPACE_URL and BACKLOG_API_KEY must be set.

How do I configure the server for my MCP client?

Add a mcpServers entry in your MCP client’s settings JSON (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json), specifying either node build/index.js with the correct working directory or docker exec -i backlog-mcp-server node build/index.js.

Where are credentials stored?

Credentials are provided via environment variables in the MCP client configuration file. No additional credential storage is managed by the server itself.

Does the server support authentication?

Yes, it uses a Backlog API key for authentication. No other authentication methods are mentioned.

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