How to Use the ZenHub MCP in Claude

Q: How does ZenHub work with Claude Desktop to manage issues?

The agent uses tools like getzenhubissuedata to pull specific metadata about any given GitHub issue. It gives you the full history and context of a ticket directly within the chat interface, so you don't have to navigate away.

Q: If I use ZenHub with Claude Desktop, can I see release reports?

Yes. You can run listreleasereports to pull a list of past and upcoming release documents for any repository. This is critical when you need to document what was shipped in the last cycle.

Q: Can ZenHub and Claude Desktop help me with team scheduling?

Absolutely. You can check the board status using getrepoboard. This gives you a real-time view of which issues are blocked or ready to move, making sprint planning much faster.

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Track board status without switching apps.

Need to know what's happening on the team board? Use `get_repo_board` to pull the current ZenHub view right into your chat. You get an immediate snapshot of development progress, perfect for quick sync-ups with PMs. It’s easy enough that you can check a whole workspace using `get_workspace_board`. This lets you compare boards across different projects or teams without leaving Claude Desktop.

Update issue status and estimates on the fly.

Don't leave your seat just to update Jira. Your agent can execute actions like `move_issue_between_pipelines` when you confirm a feature is done. You tell it, and it moves the ticket for you. When you know exactly how much effort something takes, use `set_issue_estimate`. It writes the story point estimate directly to the issue record using ZenHub data.

Get detailed project planning info.

Planning a major feature rollout? Get all the necessary background with `get_epic_data`. This pulls deep details on specific epics, so you're not guessing what scope creep means. You can also see the high-level plan for an entire codebase by running `list_repo_epics`. It lists every ZenHub epic tied to that repository, giving you a full overview.

Setup guide

Set up ZenHub 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 ZenHub 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 ZenHub 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 zenhub-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ZenHub MCP in Claude Desktop

The agent uses tools like `get_zenhub_issue_data` to pull specific metadata about any given GitHub issue. It gives you the full history and context of a ticket directly within the chat interface, so you don't have to navigate away.

Yes. You can run `list_release_reports` to pull a list of past and upcoming release documents for any repository. This is critical when you need to document what was shipped in the last cycle.

Since it's an MCP Server, the connection is handled by your authentication token. As long as that token stays valid, you can access and manipulate ZenHub data from any device or browser setup.

This server touches issue metadata, including the story point estimates. Always remember that this is sensitive project planning data, so verify who has access to your MCP Server token.

Absolutely. You can check the board status using `get_repo_board`. This gives you a real-time view of which issues are blocked or ready to move, making sprint planning much faster.

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