How to Use the BugHerd MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code runs BugHerd tasks directly from your terminal session.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect BugHerd to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Claude Code manages BugHerd in the terminal

Run `list_tasks` from your shell to see what needs attention. Claude Code pipes this output into your CLI, letting you filter and sort issues without a browser. It is built for speed. You can pipe the output into other scripts to automate your reporting process.

Execute BugHerd changes via Claude Code

Use `create_project` to spin up new environments from your terminal. This is perfect for DevOps tasks where you need to mirror your project structure. Every action is recorded in your history. You get a log of exactly what happened, and when, for every ticket you touch.

Query BugHerd users with Claude Code

Get a list of your team members using `list_users`. Claude Code helps you quickly identify who to mention in your reports or sync with on a specific ticket. It keeps your terminal environment clean. You don't need to bloat your workflow with extra GUI tools to manage your team's assignments.

Setup guide

Set up BugHerd MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see bugherd-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest BugHerd transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available BugHerd tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bugherd-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the BugHerd MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bugherd-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BugHerd MCP in Claude Code

Install the server using the add command in your terminal. Once configured, you can call the tools as part of your normal CLI workflow.

It works wherever the CLI runs. You connect it to your account, and it handles the communication via standard HTTP requests.

You can include these tools in your shell scripts or CI pipelines. It allows for programmatic creation and updating of your task queue.

It is an external MCP server that plugs into the CLI. You add it, and then your agent can see the tools in its available set.

Your API credentials are kept locally in your config file. The server only transmits task-related text and project metadata over an encrypted connection.

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