MCP Redmine
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MCP Redmine connects Claude Desktop to your Redmine instance, allowing it to search, browse, create, and update projects and issues. It provides comprehensive Redmine API functionality through Claude.
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What is MCP Redmine?
MCP Redmine is a tool that integrates Claude Desktop with Redmine, enabling Claude to interact with and manage Redmine projects and issues. It leverages the Redmine OpenAPI specification and httpx for API requests.
How to use MCP Redmine?
To use MCP Redmine, install it and configure your claude_desktop_config.json with the necessary Redmine URL, API key, and request instructions. Then, use Claude to interact with Redmine through the provided tools.
Key features of MCP Redmine
Search and browse projects and issues
Create and update issues with full markdown support
Upload and download file attachments
Manage and track time entries
Update issue statuses and fields
Access comprehensive Redmine API functionality
Use cases of MCP Redmine
Creating new bug reports and feature requests
Searching for issues based on various criteria
Updating issue statuses and adding comments
Logging time spent on specific issues
Downloading attachments from Redmine issues
FAQ from MCP Redmine
How do I get my Redmine API key?
How do I get my Redmine API key?
Log in to your Redmine instance, go to 'My account', and find the 'API access key' section. You can either show your existing key or generate a new one.
What environment variables are required?
What environment variables are required?
You need to set REDMINE_URL (the URL of your Redmine instance) and REDMINE_API_KEY (your Redmine API key).
What is the purpose of REDMINE_REQUEST_INSTRUCTIONS?
What is the purpose of REDMINE_REQUEST_INSTRUCTIONS?
It's an optional path to a file containing additional instructions for the redmine_request tool.
How do I upload a file to Redmine?
How do I upload a file to Redmine?
Use the redmine_upload tool, providing the file path and an optional description. It will return a token for attaching the file to an issue.
How do I download an attachment from Redmine?
How do I download an attachment from Redmine?
Use the redmine_download tool, providing the attachment ID and the desired save path. You can also optionally specify a filename.