Kanboard MCP Server

Overview

The Kanboard MCP Server is a comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that provides seamless integration between AI assistants and Kanboard project management systems. Built in Go, this server exposes Kanboard's full API functionality through a standardized MCP interface, enabling AI-powered project management, task automation, and team collaboration workflows.

Content

🚀 Key Features

Complete Kanboard Integration

• Full API coverage with 50+ supported methods
• Real-time project and task management
• User and permission management
• File upload/download capabilities
• Advanced search and filtering

AI-Powered Workflows

• Natural language task creation and management
• Intelligent project organization
• Automated task assignment and scheduling
• Smart comment and metadata handling

Enterprise-Ready

• Secure API authentication (API key or username/password)
• Comprehensive error handling
• JSON-RPC protocol compliance
• Cross-platform compatibility

📋 Supported Operations

Project Management

• Create, update, and delete projects
• Project metadata and file management
• User and group assignment
• Project permissions and roles

Task Management

• Complete task lifecycle (create, update, delete, move)
• Task assignment and due date management
• Priority and category organization
• Recurring task support
• Advanced search with custom queries

Team Collaboration

• User creation and management
• Comment system with markdown support
• File attachments and sharing
• Activity tracking and notifications

Board Organization

• Swimlane and column management
• Task positioning and reordering
• Tag system for categorization
• External task linking

🛠️ Technical Specifications

Language: Go Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP) API: Kanboard JSON-RPC Authentication: API Key or Basic Auth License: MIT

Environment Variables:

• KANBOARD_API_ENDPOINT - Your Kanboard instance URL
• KANBOARD_API_KEY - API authentication key
• KANBOARD_USERNAME - Username (if using basic auth)
• KANBOARD_PASSWORD - Password (if using basic auth)

🎯 Use Cases

For Developers

• Automate project setup and task creation
• Integrate Kanboard with CI/CD pipelines
• Generate project reports and analytics
• Bulk task management and migration

For Project Managers

• AI-assisted project planning
• Automated task assignment based on workload
• Intelligent deadline management
• Real-time project status monitoring

For Teams

• Natural language task creation
• Automated workflow triggers
• Smart file organization
• Enhanced collaboration through AI assistance

🔧 Installation & Setup

1. Build the executable:

   go build -o kanboard-mcp.exe main.go
   

2. Configure environment variables:

   export KANBOARD_API_ENDPOINT="https://your-kanboard-url/jsonrpc.php"
   export KANBOARD_API_KEY="your-api-key"
   

3. Add to MCP client configuration:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "kanboard": {
         "command": "./kanboard-mcp.exe",
         "args": [],
         "env": {
           "KANBOARD_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-kanboard-url/jsonrpc.php",
           "KANBOARD_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

🌟 Why Choose Kanboard MCP Server?

Comprehensive Coverage Unlike basic Kanboard integrations, this MCP server provides access to every major Kanboard feature, from basic task management to advanced metadata handling.

AI-Native Design Built specifically for AI assistant integration, the server provides natural language interfaces for complex project management operations.

Production Ready With robust error handling, comprehensive logging, and enterprise-grade authentication, this server is ready for production use.

Active Development Regular updates and improvements based on community feedback and Kanboard API enhancements.

Transform your Kanboard experience with AI-powered project management. The Kanboard MCP Server bridges the gap between traditional project management tools and modern AI assistants, enabling more efficient, intelligent, and collaborative workflows.