Redmine MCP Server

What is Redmine MCP Server?

It is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates with Redmine’s REST API to provide ticket and project information to large language models (LLMs).

How to use Redmine MCP Server?

Configure it as an MCP server in Claude using a JSON block with the npx command and set environment variables REDMINE_HOST and REDMINE_API_KEY. The API key is obtained from your Redmine user settings after enabling the REST API in admin settings.

Key features of Redmine MCP Server?

• Search, create, update, and delete issues
• Filter issues by project, status, assignee
• Support for custom fields on issues
• Full CRUD for projects and time entries
• Admin‑required user management (list, create, update, delete)

Use cases of Redmine MCP Server?

• Search and filter issues with keyword and custom fields
• Create and update projects with module/tracker configuration
• Record time entries against projects or issues
• Archive or unarchive projects
• Manage user accounts (requires admin privileges)

FAQ from Redmine MCP Server

How do I get a Redmine API key?

Enable the REST API in Redmine admin settings, then get the API key from your user settings page.

What environment variables are needed?

Set REDMINE_API_KEY (your API key) and REDMINE_HOST (your Redmine server URL, e.g., https://redmine.example.com).

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 18 or higher and npm 9 or higher are required.

Which operations need administrator privileges?

Listing, creating, updating, and deleting users all require admin permissions.

Are tests safe to run against a live Redmine instance?

Only GET operations are included in the unit tests to avoid modifying data.