Use this guide to connect BugHerd to Claude Code so you can access BugHerd projects, tasks, and comments directly from your terminal.
Prerequisites
Before you begin:
You have a BugHerd account
You have access to at least one BugHerd organization
You have Claude Code installed and set up
You have an active Claude account/subscription
1. Install BugHerd MCP
Run the following command in your terminal:
claude mcp add --transport http BugHerd https://mcp.bugherd.com/mcp
This will:
Add BugHerd as an MCP server in Claude Code
Configure the correct connection endpoint
2. Connect your BugHerd account
After running the command:
Claude Code will prompt you to authenticate
Open Manage MCP Servers
Select BugHerd (Needs authentication)
Press Enter to begin authentication
Your browser will open automatically.
3. In the browser
Log in to BugHerd (if needed)
Select the organization you want to connect
Click Allow
Important:
The selected organization determines what data Claude Code can access.
4. Back in your terminal
Once authentication is complete:
You’ll return to Claude Code
BugHerd will show as connected
Verify the Connection
Run:
claude mcp list-tools BugHerd
If connected successfully, you’ll see available tools such as:
list_projects
list_my_tasks
add_comment
Test It
Try a prompt in Claude Code like:
“List my BugHerd projects”
If you see results, your setup is complete.
What You Can Do
Once connected, you can:
View projects
View your assigned tasks
Explore project details
View tasks across projects
Add comments to tasks