How to Use the ZenHub MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I list release reports using ZenHub and Claude Code?

Execute listreleasereports. This function outputs the necessary data for your shell script, allowing you to build automated changelog files or audit deployment history.

Q: What can I achieve with ZenHub board data in Claude Code?

You pull board data using getrepoboard or getworkspaceboard. This lets your terminal scripts validate the current state of boards against expected states before committing code.

Q: Does ZenHub support story point estimates for Claude Code?

Yep. Use setissueestimate to manage this data type. Your pipeline can automatically update or check the story point estimate on any issue.

Q: If I need to check issue status, how do I use ZenHub and Claude Code?

Use getzenhubissuedata or run moveissuebetweenpipelines. These tools give you the necessary control to audit an issue's state or enforce a transition during your workflow.

Automate agile tracking, board updates, and release reporting in Claude Code's terminal environment.

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Manage Boards via Script

Use `get_repo_board` to fetch the current state of a repository board for your scripts. This lets you write background jobs that monitor task flow, which is essential for continuous integration. You can also retrieve broad context using `get_workspace_board`. Your shell script can process this data across multiple project boundaries without needing manual intervention.

Automate Issue Tracking

Needs an issue moved as part of a deployment? Run `move_issue_between_pipelines` to shift the status programmatically. This is perfect for post-test validation in a CI pipeline. For planning, call `list_repo_epics`. Your cron job can then iterate through these epics and pull detailed scope using `get_epic_data`.

Estimate and Scope Features

Set story points directly from the terminal using `set_issue_estimate`. This is ideal for automated backlogs that need periodic scoring. Just provide the issue ID and the point value. Fetch deep metadata with `get_zenhub_issue_data` to check for unique labels or custom fields before running a commit action.

Setup guide

Set up ZenHub 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 zenhub-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about ZenHub MCP in Claude Code

Execute `list_release_reports`. This function outputs the necessary data for your shell script, allowing you to build automated changelog files or audit deployment history.

You pull board data using `get_repo_board` or `get_workspace_board`. This lets your terminal scripts validate the current state of boards against expected states before committing code.

Yep. Use `set_issue_estimate` to manage this data type. Your pipeline can automatically update or check the story point estimate on any issue.

This server handles core project metadata: agile boards, epics, and story point estimates for issues within your repositories.

Use `get_zenhub_issue_data` or run `move_issue_between_pipelines`. These tools give you the necessary control to audit an issue's state or enforce a transition during your workflow.

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