plane-mcp-server
Plane's Official Model Context Protocol Server 🔌 ⌨️ 🔥
No outside reports on file
This tool gives AI direct access to your Plane workspace, so a leaked API key or careless prompt could expose confidential project data—only use it if you trust the AI system and keep credentials secured.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourcenpm (@makeplane/plane-mcp-server)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @makeplane/plane-mcp-serverAbout Plane MCP Server
Plane-mcp-server is an official connector that lets AI assistants (like Claude) read and interact with Plane, a project management tool. It provides access to projects, issues, cycles, and other workspace data through the Model Context Protocol standard.
Who it’s for
Teams using Plane for project management who want to integrate it with AI assistants for tasks like reading issues, creating tasks, or querying project status. Developers building AI workflows that need to pull data from Plane.
Alternatives
- Jira MCP connector: Similar protocol for connecting Atlassian Jira project management
- Asana MCP server: Official connector for Asana task and project tracking
- Linear integration: Similar third-party connectors for Linear issue tracking
- Native Plane API: Use Plane's REST API directly with custom scripts for more controlled access
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Install via npm: npm install @makeplane/plane-mcp-server
For Claude Desktop, add to your config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"plane": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@makeplane/plane-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
You'll need to provide your Plane workspace URL and API credentials. Follow the project's README for full setup steps.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 353
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).
Risks to watch for
- Credential exposure: Stores your Plane API key; if compromised, attackers can access all your project management data and create/modify issues
- Over-broad access: The AI assistant gets permission to read sensitive project details, timelines, and potentially confidential task information
- Malicious prompts: A user could trick the AI into revealing private issue descriptions, team members' workload, or unreleased feature plans embedded in Plane
- Data leakage in logs: API responses containing project data might be logged by Claude or the MCP server, risking exposure
- No built-in audit trail: You may not see which data the AI actually accessed from Plane or when
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Create a dedicated Plane API token with read-only access if possible
- Restrict the token to specific workspaces, not your entire Plane account
Network isolation
- Only run this connector on trusted machines and networks
- Avoid using it on shared or public systems
Monitoring
- Check Plane's activity logs for unexpected API calls from this tool
- Review what data the AI assistant actually requests and uses
Red flags to watch for
- API key appearing in chat histories or system logs
- Requests to access private/archived projects unexpectedly
- Slow responses suggesting unusual data pulling
Questions
How do I install Plane MCP Server?
Run npx -y @makeplane/plane-mcp-server in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/makeplane/plane-mcp-server.
Are there security reports about Plane MCP Server?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Plane MCP Server currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include credential exposure, over-broad access, malicious prompts.
Is Plane MCP Server actively maintained?
Plane MCP Server has 353 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/makeplane/plane-mcp-server before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Plane MCP Server?
Notable alternatives to Plane MCP Server include Jira MCP connector (Similar protocol for connecting Atlassian Jira project management), Asana MCP server (Official connector for Asana task and project tracking), Linear integration (Similar third-party connectors for Linear issue tracking), Native Plane API (Use Plane's REST API directly with custom scripts for more controlled access). You can also compare Plane MCP Server side by side with other MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- makeplane
- Source code
- github.com/makeplane/plane-mcp-server
- Install command
- npm install @makeplane/plane-mcp-server
- Est. context load
- ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 353 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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