Planka MCP server
io.github.gogogadgetbytes/planka·v1.0.0·10 starsMCP server for PLANKA kanban boards. Full CRUD for cards, tasks, comments, and labels.
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Planka tools (15, 8 write)
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planka_add_commentAdd a comment to a card. Use this for status updates, notes, or agent activity logs.
planka_create_cardwrite actionCreate a new card on a board. Optionally add tasks (checklist items) at the same time.
planka_create_taskswrite actionAdd one or more tasks (checklist items) to a card.
planka_delete_cardwrite actionPermanently delete a card. This cannot be undone.
planka_delete_taskwrite actionDelete a task from a card.
planka_get_boardGet a board with all its lists, cards, and labels. Use this to see everything on a board.
planka_get_cardGet full details of a card including tasks, comments, labels, and attachments.
planka_get_commentsGet all comments on a card.
planka_get_structureGet the full project/board/list structure. Use this to understand what projects and boards exist before working with cards.
planka_manage_labelswrite actionCreate, update, or delete labels on a board.
planka_manage_listswrite actionCreate, update, or delete lists on a board.
planka_move_cardMove a card to a different list or position. Use this for workflow transitions (e.g., 'To Do' -> 'In Progress').
planka_set_card_labelsAdd or remove labels from a card.
planka_update_cardwrite actionUpdate a card's properties (name, description, due date, completion status).
planka_update_taskwrite actionUpdate a task's name or completion status.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-09-28 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan41 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
- Maintenancelast push 237 days ago4/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner7/10
How Planka compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 65/100
- higher than 20% of 48,255 servers
- Tools
- 15
- the typical server has 7
- Tools that change things
- 53%
- typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- GitHub stars
- 10
- more than 88% of 28,688 servers
- Downloads a week
- 215
- more than 76% of 12,191 servers with a package
What its tools let an agent do: 7 read · 8 change
Install Planka in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y @gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add planka -- npx -y @gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcp
What the publisher says
From the Planka repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
PLANKA MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for PLANKA kanban boards, purpose-built for Claude and other AI agents.
Features
- Full PLANKA 2.0 API support
- Type-safe with Zod validation
- Optimized for agent workflows (combined operations, sensible defaults)
- 13 tools covering cards, tasks, labels, comments, and lists
Installation
npm install @gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcpOr run directly:
npx @gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcpConfiguration
Environment Variables
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"planka": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcp"],
"env": {
"PLANKA_BASE_URL": "https://planka.example.com",
"PLANKA_AGENT_EMAIL": "agent@example.com",
"PLANKA_AGENT_PASSWORD": "your-password"
}
}
}
}Claude Code
Add to ~/.claude.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"planka": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcp"],
"env": {
"PLANKA_BASE_URL": "https://planka.example.com",
"PLANKA_AGENT_EMAIL": "agent@example.com",
"PLANKA_AGENT_PASSWORD": "your-password"
}
}
}
}Available Tools
Navigation
Cards
Tasks
Labels
Comments
Lists
Usage Examples
Get board structure
Use planka_get_structure to see all projects and boardsCreate a card with tasks
Use planka_create_card with:
- listId: "abc123"
- name: "Implement feature X"
- tasks: ["Research", "Design", "Implement", "Test"]Move card through workflow
Use planka_move_card to move card from "To Do" to "In Progress"PLANKA 2.0 Compatibility
This server is designed for PLANKA 2.0 and handles the API differences from 1.x:
- Card creation includes required type field
- Label endpoints use /card-labels path
- Optional fields handled gracefully
Development
# Clone
git clone https://github.com/gogogadgetbytes/planka-mcp.git
cd planka-mcp
# Install
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Test
npm testLicense
MIT
Links
- PLANKA - The kanban board
- MCP SDK - Model Context Protocol
- Design Document - Technical design details
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Planka: common questions
- Is Planka MCP server safe?
- With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (65/100). Read the Planka safety report
- How do I install Planka?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Planka need an API key?
- Yes. The registry entry asks for
PLANKA_AGENT_PASSWORD. - Is Planka maintained?
- The last commit was 273 days ago (2026-02-03). The latest release is v1.0.0.
- How does Planka compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 65/100 (higher than 20% of 48,255 servers); tools 15 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 53% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.