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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized interface that enables AI models to communicate with external tools and services. When combined with Server-Sent Events (SSE), it provides a powerful mechanism for real-time data transfer between AI models and external systems.
Beta The Plane MCP Server is currently in Beta. Some aspects of the API may change. While MCP is standardized, it is also rapidly evolving. The Plane MCP Server aims to provide a stable implementation for developers to build robust AI-powered applications. Please send any issues to support@plane.so.

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Prerequisites

Before setting up the Plane MCP Server, ensure you have the following installed:

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Node.js and npm

  • Node.js: Version 20 or later (LTS recommended)
  • npm: Comes bundled with Node.js
  • npx: Comes bundled with npm
You can verify your installation by running: 
node --version
npm --version
npx --version
If you don’t have Node.js installed, download it from nodejs.org.
The MCP server uses npx to run the mcp-remote package, which handles the connection to Plane’s MCP server. This is why Node.js and npx are required.

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Using the Plane MCP Server

Follow these steps to integrate with the Plane MCP Server.

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Claude.ai

  • Open Settings from the sidebar on the web or desktop app.
  • Scroll to the Integrations section and click Add more.
  • Enter the Integration URL: https://mcp.plane.so/sse
  • Click Connect to link your Plane workspace.

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Claude Desktop

Add Plane to Claude Desktop by updating your claude_desktop_config.json: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plane": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.plane.so/sse"]
    }
  }
}

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VSCode

Connect Plane to VSCode by editing your .vscode.json or mcp.json file: 
{
  "servers": {
    "plane": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.plane.so/sse"]
    }
  }
}

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Windsurf

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd + , to open Windsurf settings
  2. Navigate to Cascade > MCP servers
  3. Select Add Server > Add custom server
  4. Add the following configuration:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plane": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.plane.so/sse"]
    }
  }
}

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Zed

  1. Press Cmd + , to open Zed settings
  2. Add the following configuration:
{
  "context_servers": {
    "plane": {
      "source": "custom",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.plane.so/sse"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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Activating the Plane MCP Server

After setup, when activating the server, you will be prompted in your browser to connect your Plane workspace to the MCP server. When prompted to authorize, click Approve. Next, choose the workspace you want to connect, review the permissions, and click Accept.

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

Authentication Errors If you encounter authentication issues, clear saved auth tokens: 
rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth
Connection Timeouts
  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection
  • Check if your firewall or proxy is blocking MCP connections
  • Try using the HTTP endpoint instead of SSE if available
WSL on Windows If you’re using WSL on Windows and encountering errors, use this configuration: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plane": {
      "command": "wsl",
      "args": ["npx", "-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.plane.so/sse", "--transport sse-only"]
    }
  }
}
Node.js Version Ensure you have a recent version of Node.js installed. MCP servers require Node.js 18 or later.

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Getting Help

If you continue to experience issues:
  1. Verify your authentication credentials
  2. Contact support at support@plane.so for Plane-specific issues
  3. Check the MCP community forums for general MCP issues

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Congrats!

You have successfully connected your Plane workspace to the MCP server!
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