Redmine Mcp Server
Query and update Redmine issues, projects, and workflows from your coding agent without leaving the editor.
Overview
io.github.jztan/redmine-mcp-server is an MCP server for the Build phase that connects agents to Redmine with pagination, security, and enterprise-style project tooling.
What is this MCP server?
- Production-ready Redmine MCP with security-conscious API access
- Pagination for large issue and project result sets
- Enterprise-oriented features beyond minimal issue CRUD
- Auth via REDMINE_API_KEY or REDMINE_USERNAME and REDMINE_PASSWORD
- PyPI package redmine-mcp-server v2.2.0 over stdio
- Registry version 2.2.0
- PyPI identifier redmine-mcp-server
- Required env REDMINE_URL for server base address
Community signal: 40 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Switching between Redmine in the browser and your agent breaks flow when you need issue context while implementing or reviewing work.
Who is it for?
Solo builders or small teams on Redmine who want MCP-driven issue lookup and updates from Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Builders on Linear, GitHub Issues only, or Jira without a Redmine deployment.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After registration, your agent can call Redmine-backed MCP tools using your URL and credentials so PM data stays in the same session as code.
- Agent-callable Redmine issue and project operations
- Paginated API access suited to larger backlogs
- Centralized auth configuration via environment variables
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Journey fit
Issue and project tracking MCP servers belong in Build where solo builders coordinate delivery while coding. PM is the canonical shelf because Redmine is issue and project management, not frontend or infra monitoring.
How it compares
Redmine MCP integration, not a standalone PM methodology skill or generic issue tracker UI.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is redmine-mcp-server for?
Developers and indie operators who use Redmine for tickets and want their coding agent to read and manage project data via MCP.
When should I use redmine-mcp-server?
Use it during Build and ship prep when you triage, update, or summarize Redmine issues alongside implementation in an MCP client.
How do I add redmine-mcp-server to my agent?
Install redmine-mcp-server from PyPI, set required REDMINE_URL plus REDMINE_API_KEY or username/password secrets, and add the stdio MCP server entry in your client configuration.