How to Use the BugHerd MCP in Claude

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle BugHerd task assignments?

The desktop agent uses listusers to fetch your team directory and matches names to task updates. When you instruct Claude Desktop to assign a bug to a teammate, it handles the API call automatically.

Q: Can I create new projects directly from a prompt?

Yes, the createproject tool builds the workspace immediately. You can follow that up by calling createtask to populate your new board.

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Triage visual bugs inside Claude Desktop

The `list_feedback` tool brings your BugHerd feedback queue straight into your Claude Desktop chat window. You can ask Claude to scan recent feedback submissions, pull up specific bug details with `get_task`, and organize them without leaving your workspace. This setup lets you run local scripts alongside your bug triage. Because this MCP Server runs locally on your machine, Claude Desktop reads your local files and matches them up with BugHerd task details to help you find the broken code faster.

Rapid task updates via the Desktop MCP Server

The `update_task` tool lets your agent modify BugHerd tasks and assignees instantly based on your conversation. When you tell Claude Desktop that a bug is fixed, the agent updates the task status in BugHerd without you needing to open a browser tab. It's easy to keep your board clean when you don't have to jump between tools. You can also use `list_users` to find the right developer for a task and assign it directly.

Spin up projects from your chat window

The `create_project` tool allows you to establish new BugHerd tracking environments on the fly. Your agent takes your project parameters and creates the workspace instantly, then confirms the setup by running `get_project`. You can immediately populate the project by calling `create_task` to seed your initial backlog. This completely bypasses the manual setup screens in the BugHerd web interface.

Setup guide

Set up BugHerd MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The BugHerd MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the BugHerd MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under bugherd-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about BugHerd MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your desktop configuration file and add the server settings under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, you can access all your feedback tools directly from the chat window.

Yes, you can configure this remote MCP server as a custom connector inside your web account. Paste the Vinkius URL into your integrations panel to access BugHerd tools without installing anything locally.

The desktop agent uses `list_users` to fetch your team directory and matches names to task updates. When you instruct Claude Desktop to assign a bug to a teammate, it handles the API call automatically.

Yes, the `create_project` tool builds the workspace immediately. You can follow that up by calling `create_task` to populate your new board.

Your BugHerd task descriptions, project names, and user emails are processed securely through Vinkius's isolated sandbox. We never store your API tokens or project data, ensuring your bug tracking information remains completely private.

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