Redmine MCP
An MCP server providing 63 tools to interact with Redmine instances, covering issues, projects, time entries, and wiki pages. It utilizes streamable HTTP transport and supports per-client authentication for secure management of Redmine resources.
What is Redmine MCP?
Redmine MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server providing 63 tools to interact with redmine instances, covering issues, projects, time entries, and wiki pages. it utilizes streamable http transport and supports per-client authentication ...
An MCP server providing 63 tools to interact with Redmine instances, covering issues, projects, time entries, and wiki pages. It utilizes streamable HTTP transport and supports per-client authentication for secure management of Redmine resources.
This server falls under the Business Applications and Monitoring & Observability categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- An MCP server providing 63 tools to interact with Redmine in
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y redmineManual Installation
npx -y redmineConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Redmine MCP
redmine-mcp is a stateless Python MCP server that provides over 59 tools for interacting with any Redmine project management instance via its REST API. It uses streamable HTTP transport and a per-client authentication model where each MCP client supplies its own Redmine API key in a request header, so a single server deployment supports multiple users without storing credentials. Developers and teams use it to let Claude or other LLM clients read and write Redmine issues, log time entries, edit wiki pages, manage memberships, and perform full-text search directly from their AI workflow.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.14 or higher, or Docker for the container deployment
- uv package manager (`curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh`)
- A running Redmine instance with REST API enabled
- A Redmine personal API key (found in My account > API access key)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Clone the repository
Clone the redmine-mcp repository and enter the project directory.
git clone https://github.com/KalvadTech/redmine-mcp.git
cd redmine-mcpInstall dependencies with uv
Use uv to create a virtual environment and install all dependencies in one step.
uv syncStart the MCP server
Set the REDMINE_URL environment variable to point at your Redmine instance and start the server. The MCP endpoint will be available at http://127.0.0.1:8080/mcp.
REDMINE_URL=https://redmine.example.com uv run redmine-mcpAlternative: run with Docker
Pull and run the official container image from GitHub Container Registry for a zero-dependency deployment.
docker run --rm -p 8080:8080 \
-e REDMINE_URL=https://redmine.example.com \
ghcr.io/kalvadtech/redmine-mcp:latestConfigure your MCP client
Add the server to your MCP client configuration, supplying your personal Redmine API key in the X-Redmine-API-Key header.
Redmine MCP Examples
Client configuration
Claude Code project-level .mcp.json connecting to the locally running redmine-mcp server with per-user API key authentication.
{
"mcpServers": {
"redmine": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:8080/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-Redmine-API-Key": "your-40-char-redmine-api-key"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts using redmine-mcp's 59 tools for issue and project management.
- "List all open issues assigned to me in the Redmine project 'backend'."
- "Create a new bug issue titled 'Login page throws 500 on empty password' in the Frontend project."
- "Log 2 hours of time on issue #1042 with activity type 'Development' for today."
- "Search Redmine for all issues mentioning 'database migration' across all projects."
- "Show me the wiki page 'DeploymentGuide' from the DevOps project."Troubleshooting Redmine MCP
Server fails to start with 'REDMINE_URL is missing or not http(s)'
Set the REDMINE_URL environment variable to a full URL including the scheme, e.g. `REDMINE_URL=https://redmine.example.com`. The server performs this check on startup.
API calls return 401 Unauthorized
Verify your Redmine API key is correct and that the Redmine instance has REST API access enabled (Administration > Settings > API > Enable REST web service).
'Invalid Host header' warnings when running behind a reverse proxy
Set the MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS environment variable to your proxy's public hostname, e.g. `MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS=mcp.example.com`, or set it to `*` to disable the check.
Frequently Asked Questions about Redmine MCP
What is Redmine MCP?
Redmine MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server providing 63 tools to interact with redmine instances, covering issues, projects, time entries, and wiki pages. it utilizes streamable http transport and supports per-client authentication for secure management of redmine resources. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Redmine MCP?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y redmine. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Redmine MCP?
Redmine MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Redmine MCP free to use?
Yes, Redmine MCP is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
Redmine MCP Alternatives — Similar Business Applications Servers
Looking for alternatives to Redmine MCP? Here are other popular business applications servers you can use with Claude, Cursor, and VS Code.
n8n
★ 189.1kA comprehensive MCP server that provides full control over n8n automation workflows through natural language. It offers 43 tools for managing workflows, executions, credentials, and data tables, with safety features like write-mode protection and dou
LobeHub
★ 77.5k🤯 LobeHub is your Chief Agent Operator, organizing your agents into 7×24 operations by hiring, scheduling, and reporting on your entire AI team.
Jeecgboot
★ 46.4kAI 低代码平台，「低代码 + 零代码」双模式驱动：低代码一键生成前后端代码，零代码 5 分钟搭建系统，AI Skills 一句话画流程、设计表单、生成整套系统。内置 AI聊天、知识库、流程编排、MCP插件等，兼容主流大模型。引领「AI 生成 → 在线配置 → 代码生成 → 手工合并->AI修改」开发模式，消除 Java 项目 80% 的重复工作，提效而不失灵活。
CowAgent
★ 44.7kCowAgent (chatgpt-on-wechat) 是基于大模型的超级AI助理，能主动思考和任务规划、访问操作系统和外部资源、创造和执行Skills、通过长期记忆和知识库不断成长，比OpenClaw更轻量和便捷。同时支持微信、飞书、钉钉、企微、QQ、公众号、网页等接入，可选择DeepSeek/OpenAI/Claude/Gemini/ MiniMax/Qwen/GLM/LinkAI，能处理文本、语音、图片和文件，可快速搭建个人AI助理和企业数字员工。
Minds Platform
★ 39.2kPlatform dedicated to building an open foundation for applied Artificial Intelligence, designed for people seeking production-ready AI systems they can truly control, extend and deploy anywhere.
Astrbot
★ 32.8kAI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature, and can be your openclaw alternative. ✨
Browse More Business Applications MCP Servers
Explore all business applications servers available in the MCPgee directory. Each server includes setup guides for Claude, Cursor, and VS Code.
Set Up Redmine MCP in Your Editor
Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.
Quick Config Preview
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json
Ready to use Redmine MCP?
Browse our complete directory of 33,000+ MCP servers, read setup guides for your editor, and start building with the Model Context Protocol.