How to Use the GitScrum Sprints MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install GitScrum Sprints in Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http gitscrum-sprints -- in your terminal. This saves the configuration to your /.claude.json file and connects the 15 tools instantly.

Q: How do I query specific task details using GitScrum Sprints in Claude Code?

Just ask Claude Code to check a task, and it will execute gettask with the UUID to return the details in your terminal. You can pipe this output directly to other command-line utilities.

Q: Where does Claude Code store my GitScrum Sprints credentials?

Your API keys are stored securely in your local /.claude.json configuration file and are only sent via HTTPS to the isolated Vinkius sandbox. No sprint metadata, task names, or user story descriptions are cached or logged on our servers.

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Terminal-Driven Sprint Execution

The `list_sprints` tool lets you inspect your entire release pipeline directly from the command line. Claude Code calls this tool to display active and upcoming iterations inside your terminal window. When it is time to deploy, the agent runs `update_sprint` to mark the current iteration as complete. You manage your entire project lifecycle using raw CLI commands, keeping your hands on the keyboard.

Headless Sprint KPI Audits

The `sprint_kpis` tool feeds critical performance data directly into your terminal pipeline. Claude Code queries this endpoint to output velocity metrics that you can easily pipe into local text files or scripts. To dive deeper, the agent runs `sprint_reports` to extract raw burndown and burnup data. You get instant access to team performance stats without dealing with heavy web interfaces.

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The `list_epics` tool allows Claude Code to fetch the high-level roadmap structure right inside your shell. The agent uses this structural data to categorize newly created tasks and user stories. By combining this with `create_user_story`, you can bulk-import requirements from local markdown files in a single command. It turns backlog generation into a fast, automated CLI process.

Setup guide

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

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about GitScrum Sprints MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http gitscrum-sprints -- ` in your terminal. This saves the configuration to your `~/.claude.json` file and connects the 15 tools instantly.

Yes, because Claude Code runs headlessly, you can script it to query `sprint_progress` or update task statuses during build steps. This makes it easy to automate board updates on successful deployments.

Just ask Claude Code to check a task, and it will execute `get_task` with the UUID to return the details in your terminal. You can pipe this output directly to other command-line utilities.

No, the server is hosted in the secure Vinkius cloud and communicates directly with the GitScrum cloud API. You only need your API token to get started.

Your API keys are stored securely in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file and are only sent via HTTPS to the isolated Vinkius sandbox. No sprint metadata, task names, or user story descriptions are cached or logged on our servers.

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