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Backlog MCP Server

@jootsuki

About Backlog MCP Server

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Basic information

Category

Other

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

jootsuki

Config

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

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

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Overview

What is Backlog MCP Server?

Backlog MCP Server is an MCP server that connects to the Backlog API to provide issue search, retrieval, and update functionalities. It is designed for developers and project managers who use Backlog for project management and want to interact with their issues via AI assistants.

How to use Backlog MCP Server?

Install the server by adding a configuration entry to your MCP client’s settings file (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json), specifying the Node.js command and path, or by deploying a Docker container. You must 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 individual issue details
  • Update issue status and add comments

Use cases of Backlog MCP Server

  • Ask an AI assistant to explain a specific issue by its key (e.g., PROJECT1-100)
  • List all issues in a project with a given status (e.g., “processing”)
  • Update an issue’s status to “completed” via natural language
  • Add a comment to an existing issue through chat

FAQ from Backlog MCP Server

What is Backlog MCP Server?

It is an MCP server that connects to the Backlog API, enabling AI assistants to search, retrieve, and update issues in Backlog.

What are the prerequisites to run Backlog MCP Server?

You need a Backlog account with an API key, and either Node.js installed or Docker available to run the server.

How do I set up the server using Docker?

Copy .env.example to .env, set your Backlog space URL and API key, then run docker compose up -d --build. Use the provided Docker configuration in your MCP client’s settings.

What environment variables are required?

You must set BACKLOG_SPACE_URL (your Backlog space URL) and BACKLOG_API_KEY (your API key) for the server to authenticate and connect.

Can I use Backlog MCP Server with other MCP clients besides Cline or RooCline?

Yes. The README provides example configurations for Claude Desktop, Windsurf, and Cursor, and links to their respective setup guides.

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