How do I connect BugHerd to my AI client?

You connect the BugHerd MCP through Vinkius. Once you add your BugHerd API key to the Vinkius credentials page, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I change the priority of a bug through my agent?

Yes. The update_task capability allows your agent to change the priority, status, description, or assignee of any task.

Do I need to manually create tasks in the BugHerd web app?

No. You can use the create_task capability to log new bugs directly through your AI agent.

Is my BugHerd API key secure?

Yes. Vinkius manages your credentials securely so your agent can perform actions on your behalf without exposing your keys.

Can the AI Agent resolve or close a task automatically?

Yes, using the update_task capability, the agent can change the task status to 'closed' or 'done' within BugHerd.

Are attachments or screenshots supported?

Currently, the MCP Server manages text-based tasks, comments, and project structures. Adding direct screenshot files via AI is not supported in this version.

Can I read comments from any ticket?

Yes! The agent can fetch and read all comments attached to a specific task using the list_comments capability, provided you supply the Project ID and Task ID.

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Connect BugHerd (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your entire bug tracking workflow through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through BugHerd.

01
Create project
This capability starts a new project in BugHerd. Use it to set up a fresh workspace for a new release or feature.
02
Get project
This capability pulls specific project details from BugHerd. It's how your agent retrieves the context of a single project.
03
Get task
This capability fetches all information for a single BugHerd task. Use it to inspect a specific bug report.
04
List comments
This capability retrieves the comment history for a specific task. It lets your agent read through previous discussions on a bug.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through BugHerd.

05
List projects
This capability returns a list of all your BugHerd projects. Use it to find the right workspace for a task.
06
List users
This capability shows all members in your BugHerd account. It helps your agent identify who is in the workspace.
07
Add comment
This capability posts a new comment to a BugHerd task. Use it to provide updates or ask questions on a bug.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through BugHerd.

08
Create task
This capability generates a new task within a BugHerd project. Use it to log a bug as soon as you find it.
09
List tasks
This capability pulls a list of tasks from a specific project. Use it to see what bugs are currently open.
10
Update task
This capability modifies an existing task. You can use it to change the description, status, priority, or the person assigned to the bug.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Bug Logging

When you find a bug while coding, just tell your agent to create a task in BugHerd.

Status Updates

Update a bug from 'Open' to 'Resolved' using a simple chat command.

Bug Investigation

Ask your agent to read the comments on a task to understand the history of a specific issue.

Project Audits

Get a quick list of all tasks in a project to see what needs attention.

Automate a task

Put BugHerd to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

BugHerd works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put BugHerd to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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728ms average. Fast in production.

BugHerd is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 930ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 579ms
Slowest day: 930ms
14-day trend: Slowing+13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of BugHerd, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with BugHerd. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

BugHerd Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_k2TD1LtjXeJP8AwZQhXqUqBBC5B6N7FnesyyJSOo/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — BugHerd capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bugherd-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_k2TD1LtjXeJP8AwZQhXqUqBBC5B6N7FnesyyJSOo/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up BugHerd in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work BugHerd owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams who live in their IDEs and want to manage bugs without switching tabs.

01
QA Engineers
Log bugs and update statuses directly from their testing environment.
02
Developers
Check task details and respond to comments without leaving their code editor.
03
Project Managers
Monitor project progress and task lists through an AI agent.

FAQ

Questions BugHerd owners ask.

01
How do I connect BugHerd to my AI client?
You connect the BugHerd MCP through Vinkius. Once you add your BugHerd API key to the Vinkius credentials page, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
03
Can I change the priority of a bug through my agent?
Yes. The update_task capability allows your agent to change the priority, status, description, or assignee of any task.
04
Do I need to manually create tasks in the BugHerd web app?
No. You can use the create_task capability to log new bugs directly through your AI agent.
05
Is my BugHerd API key secure?
Yes. Vinkius manages your credentials securely so your agent can perform actions on your behalf without exposing your keys.
06
Can the AI Agent resolve or close a task automatically?
Yes, using the update_task capability, the agent can change the task status to 'closed' or 'done' within BugHerd.
07
Are attachments or screenshots supported?
Currently, the MCP Server manages text-based tasks, comments, and project structures. Adding direct screenshot files via AI is not supported in this version.
08
Can I read comments from any ticket?
Yes! The agent can fetch and read all comments attached to a specific task using the list_comments capability, provided you supply the Project ID and Task ID.

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Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I change the priority of a bug through my agent?

Do I need to manually create tasks in the BugHerd web app?

Is my BugHerd API key secure?

Can the AI Agent resolve or close a task automatically?

Are attachments or screenshots supported?

Can I read comments from any ticket?

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