plane-mcp-server

MCP server · npm · ★ 353 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

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.

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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

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Install

npx -y @makeplane/plane-mcp-server

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About 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:

json
{
  "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

CC — Moderate risk signals

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

32/100
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).

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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.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Plane MCP Server

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: plane-mcp-server
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/makeplane-plane-mcp-server
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 353 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (@makeplane/plane-mcp-server)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @makeplane/plane-mcp-server`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

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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