GitScrum Tasks MCP Server for Claude Code 28 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add GitScrum Tasks as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add gitscrum-tasks --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About GitScrum Tasks MCP Server
What you can do
- Full task lifecycle — create, update, delete, and toggle completion on tasks with rich metadata including types, effort levels, and dates
- Advanced filtering — query tasks by status, sprint, user story, assignee, label, type, effort, workflow column, blocker flag, and date ranges
- Subtask management — list, link, unlink subtasks and discover related tasks across your project
- Checklists — add checklist items with sub-items and toggle completion for granular progress tracking
- Team coordination — assign and unassign members, duplicate tasks, move between projects, and set story points
- Comments — list, create, update, and delete task comments for rich collaboration context
Claude Code registers GitScrum Tasks as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 28 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where GitScrum Tasks data drives decisions without human intervention.
The GitScrum Tasks MCP Server exposes 28 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect GitScrum Tasks to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GitScrum Tasks MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using GitScrum Tasks
Ask Claude: "Using GitScrum Tasks, show me...". 28 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the GitScrum Tasks MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with GitScrum Tasks through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using GitScrum Tasks tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
GitScrum Tasks + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the GitScrum Tasks MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed GitScrum Tasks tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query GitScrum Tasks nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe GitScrum Tasks outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query GitScrum Tasks status endpoints and alert on anomalies
GitScrum Tasks MCP Tools for Claude Code (28)
These 28 tools become available when you connect GitScrum Tasks to Claude Code via MCP:
assign_member
Assign a user to a task
create_checklist_item
Use parent_id to create sub-items. Add a checklist item to a task
create_comment
Supports rich text content. Add a comment to a task
create_task
Create a new task
create_task_type
g., Chore, Tech Debt) with a hex color code. Create a new task type
delete_comment
Delete a comment
delete_task
This action cannot be undone. Delete a task permanently
duplicate_task
Duplicate a task
get_task
Get task details by UUID
get_task_by_code
g., WEB-42) instead of UUID. Get task by human-readable code
link_subtask
Link an existing task as a subtask
list_checklists
List checklists on a task
list_comments
Comments support rich text. List comments on a task
list_effort_levels
List effort/priority levels
list_subtasks
List subtasks of a task
list_task_types
) with their colors. List task types in a project
list_tasks
Filter by status (todo, in-progress, done), sprint, user_story, users, labels, type, effort, workflow, is_blocker, is_archived, unassigned, created_at (YYYY-MM-DD=YYYY-MM-DD), closed_at, per_page. List tasks with advanced filters
move_task_to_project
Move a task to a different project
my_tasks
Get all tasks assigned to me
my_today_tasks
Get tasks due today
related_tasks
Get tasks related to a task
set_task_estimate
Set story points / estimate for a task
toggle_checklist_item
Toggle a checklist item done/undone
toggle_task_done
Toggle task completion status
unassign_member
Remove a user from a task
unlink_subtask
Unlink a subtask
update_comment
Edit an existing comment
update_task
Update an existing task
Example Prompts for GitScrum Tasks in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with GitScrum Tasks immediately.
"Show me all in-progress tasks in the web-app project."
"Create a bug task 'Login timeout on slow connections' in web-app and assign it to janedoe."
"Add a checklist to task WEB-42 with items for 'Write unit tests', 'Update docs', and 'Deploy to staging'."
Troubleshooting GitScrum Tasks MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting GitScrum Tasks to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
GitScrum Tasks + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating GitScrum Tasks MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect GitScrum Tasks with your favorite client
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Connect GitScrum Tasks to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 28 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.