How to Use the GitScrum MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add GitScrum to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by your transport settings and the server URL. This links the tool directly to your terminal session.

Q: Can Claude Code manage multiple GitScrum workspaces?

Yes, you can list all available workspaces using listworkspaces. The agent can then switch context to any project within those scopes.

Q: How does this MCP Server handle my GitScrum user identity?

The server uses getme to verify your session and myrole to determine your access level. This ensures all actions are performed within your account's security constraints.

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Execute task management directly from your shell. By piping outputs from `list_projects` and `get_me` into your CI/CD scripts, you automate the entire reporting process. This is designed for engineers who need to script their workflow. You can trigger board updates as part of your deployment pipeline without any GUI interaction.

Systematic task retrieval with Claude Code

Query your backlog with precision using `get_task` and `list_tasks`. Because this runs in the terminal, you can grep the output or pipe it into other local utilities. It is the fastest way to get a status update on a specific ticket. The tool returns raw data that is perfect for automated parsing and logging.

Standardized reporting via this MCP Server

Run `workspace_stats` and `project_stats` to generate quick summaries for your team. You can easily redirect this output to a file or a Slack notification script. It keeps your metrics transparent and accessible. By automating these calls, you ensure your project reporting is consistent and always up to date.

Setup guide

Set up GitScrum 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 gitscrum-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gitscrum-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 GitScrum 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": {
    "gitscrum-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GitScrum MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by your transport settings and the server URL. This links the tool directly to your terminal session.

Yes, you can list all available workspaces using `list_workspaces`. The agent can then switch context to any project within those scopes.

Because it runs in the terminal, you can integrate these tools into any standard automation pipeline. Just ensure your environment has the necessary endpoint token.

No, your data is never persisted by the agent. The server provides a direct stream, and any logs are managed entirely on your local machine.

The server uses `get_me` to verify your session and `my_role` to determine your access level. This ensures all actions are performed within your account's security constraints.

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