io.github.usekaneo/kaneo
Official MCP server for Kaneo: manage tasks, projects, and labels from Claude and other MCP clients
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
@kaneo/mcpclaude mcp add kaneo -e 'KANEO_API_URL=<KANEO_API_URL>' -e 'KANEO_API_KEY=<your kaneo_api_key>' -- npx -y @kaneo/mcp@0.1.14
{
"mcpServers": {
"kaneo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kaneo/mcp@0.1.14"
],
"env": {
"KANEO_API_URL": "<KANEO_API_URL>",
"KANEO_API_KEY": "<your kaneo_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
KANEO_API_URLBase URL of your Kaneo API (defaults to http://localhost:1337)KANEO_API_KEYsecret Kaneo API key for non-interactive auth; omit to use the interactive device flow
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Cloud
| Installation | Website | Discord
Fast, simple, open-source project management.
Built for your team's work
- See work your way: Board, List, Calendar, and Gantt views, plus a backlog, filters, and search.
- Keep task context together: descriptions, attachments, subtasks, dependencies, labels, comments, and time tracking.
- Work with your team: shared workspaces, invitations, custom roles, live updates, and public project views.
- Shape your workflow: custom columns and fields, with rules that move tasks when repository activity changes.
- Stay informed: in-app notifications, email, ntfy, Gotify, and personal webhooks.
- Connect other tools: GitHub and Gitea, chat integrations, project webhooks, a REST API, a command-line client, and MCP for AI assistants.
Installation
- Cloud: Get started with Kaneo Cloud.
- Self-hosted: Follow the installation guide.
Contributing
Code, translations, documentation, and bug reports are welcome. Start with the contributing guide and local development setup. Pay particular attention to contribution eligibility.
Join us on Discord, report bugs in GitHub Issues, or submit and vote on feature requests at Kaneo Feedback.
Sponsors
Kaneo is open source. If you find it useful, consider sponsoring the project to help support ongoing development.
Partners
This project is tested with BrowserStack.
Community sponsors
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Built with ❤️ by the Kaneo team and contributors
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.usekaneo/kaneo?
Official MCP server for Kaneo: manage tasks, projects, and labels from Claude and other MCP clients
How do I install io.github.usekaneo/kaneo?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add kaneo -e 'KANEO_API_URL=<KANEO_API_URL>' -e 'KANEO_API_KEY=<your kaneo_api_key>' -- npx -y @kaneo/mcp@0.1.14. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.usekaneo/kaneo need an API key?
Yes. It expects KANEO_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is io.github.usekaneo/kaneo open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.usekaneo/kaneo?
It is published by usekaneo. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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