Use this guide to connect BugHerd to Codex CLI, so you can access projects, tasks, and comments directly from your AI workflows.
Prerequisites
Before connecting, ensure:
You have a BugHerd account and You have access to at least one BugHerd organization
You have the Codex CLI or IDE
How to install
In your Terminal, run this command:
codex mcp add bugherd --url "https://mcp.bugherd.com/mcp"
You’ll be redirected to the BugHerd to authenticate the connection.
Select the Organization you want to connect and click Allow
⚠️ Note: The selected organization determines what data Codex CLI can access.
After authenticating, you will then be able to connect to the BugHerd MCP via Codex CLI.
Verify Your Connection
Restart the Codex CLI and try this prompt:
“List my BugHerd projects”
If you see results, 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.

