Use this guide to connect BugHerd to Cline CLI so you can access BugHerd projects, tasks, and comments directly from your terminal workflows.
Prerequisites
Before you begin:
You have a BugHerd account
You have access to at least one BugHerd organization
You have Cline CLI installed
Install and Connect BugHerd MCP
1. Open Cline MCP setup
In your terminal, run:
cline mcp
2. Add a new MCP server
In the MCP menu:
Select Add Server
Enter the following details:
Setting | Value |
Server Name | BugHerd |
Server Type | Remote HTTP |
Server URL | |
Authentication | OAuth |
3. Authenticate with BugHerd
After saving the server:
Your browser will open automatically
You’ll be redirected to the BugHerd authorization page
On the BugHerd page:
Log in if needed
Select the organization you want Cline to access
Click Allow
Important:
The selected organization determines what data Cline can access.
4. Return to Cline
After authorizing:
Return to your terminal
BugHerd should now appear as connected in Cline MCP
Test the connection
Try a prompt like:
“List my BugHerd projects”
If your projects are returned, the connection is working.
What you can do with BugHerd's MCP
For a full list of what you can do with BugHerd's MCP, check out Getting Started with the BugHerd MCP server.
Need help? Contact [email protected] or start a chat from the app.

