Plane MCP Server
Connect Plane to your AI agents with the Plane MCP server.
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What is Plane MCP?
The Plane MCP server is a Model Context Protocol server that connects Plane to AI agents and assistants as a set of tools. With it connected, an agent can work with Plane (open-source project tracking — issues, cycles, modules, roadmaps) directly — instead of you copying data in and out by hand.
It is a remote MCP server that uses OAuth, so you point your client at the server URL, authorize once, and the Plane tools become available to the model.
Connect the Plane MCP server
Connect Plane MCP to Claude Code
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Add the server
Use `claude mcp add` with the Plane MCP server URL (or its `npx` command), following the official docs.
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Authorize
Complete authentication (OAuth) so Claude Code can call the server.
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Verify
Ask Claude to use a Plane tool to confirm the connection is live.
Connect Plane MCP to Cursor
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Open MCP settings
In Cursor, go to Settings → MCP → Add new server.
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Add Plane
Provide the Plane MCP server URL or command and complete authentication.
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Test
Reference Plane from chat to confirm Cursor can reach the tools.
Sample use cases
A triage agent processes new issues filed in Plane
It reads the issue description, assigns priority and labels based on content, routes it to the appropriate team, and sets an SLA deadline.
A standup agent collects yesterday's activity from Plane
It summarizes completed issues, in-progress work, and blockers for each team member and posts a formatted standup update to the team channel.
A sprint planning agent analyzes the Plane backlog before planning
It ranks issues by priority, estimates velocity from past sprints, and suggests which items fit into the next cycle based on team capacity.
A dependency tracker agent watches for blocked issues
It identifies issues waiting on external teams or dependencies, escalates ones blocked more than two days, and updates stakeholders on resolution timelines.
A release notes agent compiles changes from completed cycles
It reads all resolved issues in a cycle, groups them by type (feature, fix, improvement), and drafts release notes for the product changelog.
A metrics agent tracks engineering throughput weekly
It calculates cycle time, lead time, and throughput from Plane issue data, compares against team targets, and posts trend charts to the engineering channel.
A bug report agent creates Plane issues from support tickets
It parses incoming support requests, checks for duplicates, creates a Plane issue with reproduction steps and customer context, and links it to the original ticket.
Using Plane MCP with Gamut
On Gamut, the Plane MCP server becomes a tool your agents use inside an automated, event-driven workflow — triggered by an event or a schedule, acting through Plane and your other connected MCP servers, with the connection managed by Gamut rather than a local config file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Plane MCP server?
It is a Model Context Protocol server that exposes Plane to AI agents as tools so they can work with it (open-source project tracking — issues, cycles, modules, roadmaps).
How do I connect the Plane MCP server?
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, or Gamut) at the Plane MCP server URL and complete authentication (OAuth). See the official documentation for the exact URL and scopes.
Can I use Plane MCP with Gamut?
Yes — Gamut supports the Plane MCP server, so your agents can use it as a tool in automated, triggered workflows.
Does the Plane MCP work with self-hosted Plane instances?
Yes. If your self-hosted Plane instance exposes the API, you can configure the MCP server to point at your custom URL instead of Plane's cloud API.
Can agents manage Plane cycles and modules through the MCP?
The MCP server supports creating and managing cycles (sprints) and modules (epics), letting agents move issues between cycles, track progress, and close completed cycles.
How does the Plane MCP handle issue attachments?
Agents can upload files as issue attachments and read existing attachments through the MCP server, enabling workflows like attaching screenshots from bug reports or design specs.
Is Plane's MCP server open source?
Plane itself is open source (Apache 2.0). Check the Plane GitHub repository and MCP community servers for the latest on MCP server availability and source code.