Kaiten
Production-ready MCP server for Kaiten API integration with Claude Desktop
What is Kaiten?
Kaiten is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to production-ready mcp server for kaiten api integration with claude desktop
Production-ready MCP server for Kaiten API integration with Claude Desktop
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- Production-ready MCP server for Kaiten API integration with
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx kaitenConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Kaiten
The Kaiten MCP server is a production-ready integration between Claude Desktop and the Kaiten project management platform, exposing 26 tools that cover the full lifecycle of kanban cards, boards, spaces, comments, and user management. It enables teams to create and update task cards, search across projects, manage comments, and navigate their Kaiten workspace — all through natural language conversations with Claude. Built with Node.js and featuring built-in caching, concurrency control, and verbosity settings for token efficiency, it is designed for daily use in professional team workflows.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20 or higher
- A Kaiten account with API access (kaiten.ru or kaiten.io)
- A Kaiten API token obtained from your profile settings
- Your Kaiten workspace API URL (format: https://your-domain.kaiten.ru/api/latest)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository and install dependencies
Clone the Kaiten MCP server repository and install Node.js dependencies.
git clone https://github.com/vsaranyuk/kaiten-mcp-server.git
cd kaiten-mcp-server
npm installConfigure environment variables
Copy the example environment file and fill in your Kaiten API credentials.
cp .env.example .envEdit the .env file
Open .env and set the required Kaiten connection details. The API URL format must include /api/latest.
KAITEN_API_URL=https://your-domain.kaiten.ru/api/latest
KAITEN_API_TOKEN=your-kaiten-api-token
KAITEN_DEFAULT_SPACE_ID=12345
KAITEN_MAX_CONCURRENT_REQUESTS=5
KAITEN_CACHE_TTL_SECONDS=300
KAITEN_REQUEST_TIMEOUT_MS=10000Build the server
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript.
npm run buildAdd to Claude Desktop and verify
Add the built server to your claude_desktop_config.json, restart Claude Desktop, and ask Claude to show your Kaiten spaces to verify the connection.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kaiten": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/kaiten-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"KAITEN_API_URL": "https://your-domain.kaiten.ru/api/latest",
"KAITEN_API_TOKEN": "your-kaiten-api-token",
"KAITEN_DEFAULT_SPACE_ID": "12345"
}
}
}
}Kaiten Examples
Client configuration
Full claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Kaiten MCP server with all required environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kaiten": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/kaiten-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"KAITEN_API_URL": "https://your-domain.kaiten.ru/api/latest",
"KAITEN_API_TOKEN": "your-kaiten-api-token",
"KAITEN_DEFAULT_SPACE_ID": "12345",
"KAITEN_MAX_CONCURRENT_REQUESTS": "5",
"KAITEN_CACHE_TTL_SECONDS": "300",
"KAITEN_REQUEST_TIMEOUT_MS": "10000"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for managing Kaiten tasks and projects through Claude.
- "Show me all spaces in my Kaiten workspace."
- "Show me card 789."
- "Create a card titled 'Fix authentication bug' on board 456 with description 'Users cannot log in via OAuth'."
- "Search for cards containing 'authorization' on board 456."
- "Add a comment to card 789: 'Work is complete, ready for review'."
- "Find the 20 most recently updated cards in my workspace."
- "Show me all cards assigned to me across all boards."Troubleshooting Kaiten
Connection refused or ECONNREFUSED when calling Kaiten tools
Verify that KAITEN_API_URL is correct and includes /api/latest at the end. Test the endpoint directly with curl: `curl -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN' https://your-domain.kaiten.ru/api/latest/users/current`.
401 Unauthorized errors from Kaiten API
Regenerate your API token in Kaiten profile settings and update KAITEN_API_TOKEN in your configuration. Ensure the token has not expired and that your account has API access permissions.
npm run build fails with TypeScript errors
Ensure you are using Node.js 20 or higher (`node --version`). Delete the node_modules directory and run `npm install` again before rebuilding. Check that all dependencies in package.json were installed successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaiten
What is Kaiten?
Kaiten is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that production-ready mcp server for kaiten api integration with claude desktop It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Kaiten?
Follow the installation instructions on the Kaiten GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Kaiten?
Kaiten works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Kaiten free to use?
Yes, Kaiten is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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