mcp-server-backlog
About
mcp-server-backlog is an MCP server that integrates with Backlog, a project management tool, via its API. It is designed for developers using Claude Code to enable AI-driven interaction with Backlog data.
Details
- Author
- kazuhideoki
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- Two permission levels: READ (read‑only) and MUTATE (full access)
- Simple API key setup via a single file
- CLI‑controlled permission flag
- Seamless integration with Claude Code
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
mcp-server-backlogCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Set your Backlog API key in an apikey file in the project root, then install dependencies and build (npm install && npm run build). Add the server to Claude Code with claude mcp add backlog node /path/to/dist/index.js -- --permission READ, and run it using npm run dev -- --permission READ or node dist/index.js --permission READ.
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-backlog": {
"mcp-server-backlog": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/mcp-server-backlog/dist/index.js",
"--permission",
"READ"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"mcp-server-backlog": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/mcp-server-backlog/dist/index.js",
"--permission",
"READ"
]
}
}
mcp-server-backlog
TODO
- [ ] フラグ渡すとこリファクタ
- [ ] apikey を CLI から渡せるようにする
- [ ] spaceId ふくめ、URL を CLI から渡せるようにする
How to use
Setup
Set Backlog Api Key to apikey file in the project root.
Dependencies install & Build
npm install
npm run build
Add MCP Server to Claude Code
claude mcp add backlog node /path/to/mcp-server-backlog/dist/index.js -- --permission READ
Running the Server
```sh
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