Markplane Project Management
AI-native, markdown-first project management. Your repo is the project manager.
What is Markplane Project Management?
Markplane Project Management is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ai-native, markdown-first project management. your repo is the project manager.
AI-native, markdown-first project management. Your repo is the project manager.
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx markplaneConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Markplane Project Management
Markplane is an AI-native, markdown-first project management tool that stores tasks, epics, plans, and notes as version-controlled markdown files directly inside your repository — no external SaaS required. It exposes an MCP server so AI coding agents like Claude Code and Cursor can read and write project state through natural language, and it automatically generates token-efficient summaries in a .context/ directory so agents always have up-to-date project context without burning large context windows. Built in Rust, it runs as a fast CLI, a local web UI with a kanban board, and an MCP server simultaneously.
Prerequisites
- Homebrew (macOS/Linux) for the easiest install path, or Rust 1.93.0+ to build from source
- Node.js 18+ only if you want to compile the web UI from source (pre-built binaries include it)
- An MCP-compatible AI client: Claude Code, Cursor, or any client that supports stdio MCP servers
- A Git repository (Markplane stores all data as files in your repo)
Install Markplane
Install via Homebrew on macOS/Linux for the simplest setup. Alternatively, download a pre-built binary from GitHub Releases for macOS (Apple Silicon/Intel), Linux (x86_64), or Windows.
brew install zerowand01/markplane/markplane
# Or via the install script:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zerowand01/markplane/master/install.sh | shInitialise a project
Run markplane init in your repository root. This creates the .markplane/ directory with configuration, templates, and starter content.
markplane init --name "My Project"
# Or start empty:
markplane init --emptyAdd the MCP server to your AI client
Register Markplane as an MCP server in your Claude Code or Cursor configuration. The server runs as a stdio process.
claude mcp add --transport stdio markplane -- markplane mcp
# Or manually in your .mcp.json / claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"markplane": {
"command": "markplane",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}Create your first task
Add a task via CLI or by asking your AI agent. Tasks are stored as markdown files and tracked in the .markplane/ directory.
markplane add "Fix login redirect" --type bug --priority critical --tags auth(Optional) Launch the web UI
Start the local web server to access the kanban board, dependency graph, and search interface in your browser.
markplane serve --open
# Runs on http://localhost:4200 by defaultList and filter tasks
Use the CLI to query tasks by status, priority, or tags. Workflow states can be customised in .markplane/config.yaml.
markplane ls --priority high,critical
markplane show TASK-fq2x8
markplane done TASK-fq2x8Markplane Project Management Examples
Client configuration (Claude Code)
MCP configuration for Markplane as a stdio server in Claude Code or Claude Desktop.
{
"mcpServers": {
"markplane": {
"command": "markplane",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for using Markplane through an AI coding agent.
- "Create a task for the login bug, mark it critical, and link it to the auth epic."
- "Show me all high-priority tasks that are currently in progress."
- "What tasks are blocking the v2.0 release epic?"
- "Mark TASK-fq2x8 as done and add a note about how it was fixed."
- "Give me a summary of the current project status based on the .context/ files."Troubleshooting Markplane Project Management
markplane command not found after Homebrew install
Run 'brew link zerowand01/markplane/markplane' and ensure /usr/local/bin or /opt/homebrew/bin is in your PATH. Restart your terminal and try again.
MCP server not connecting in Claude Code
Run 'claude mcp add --transport stdio markplane -- markplane mcp' to register it, then restart Claude Code. Alternatively add it manually to your .mcp.json and verify the 'markplane mcp' command works in your terminal first.
Web UI on port 4200 is already in use
Start on a different port with 'markplane serve --port 4201'. The CLI and MCP server continue to work regardless of whether the web UI is running.
Frequently Asked Questions about Markplane Project Management
What is Markplane Project Management?
Markplane Project Management is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ai-native, markdown-first project management. your repo is the project manager. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Markplane Project Management?
Follow the installation instructions on the Markplane Project Management GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Markplane Project Management?
Markplane Project Management works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Markplane Project Management free to use?
Yes, Markplane Project Management is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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