How do I install the ado mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG`, `AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT`, `AZURE_DEVOPS_PROJECT` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Ado MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server

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What is the Ado MCP Server?

Ado mcp server connects Ado to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. A Model Context Protocol server.

What Ado does

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides integration with Azure DevOps, allowing Cline and Roo Code to interact with Azure DevOps services.

Requirements

Node.js (v20 LTS or higher) - npm (comes with Node.js) - A Cline installation - Azure DevOps account with access tokens

Practical notes

Maintained by cakriwut, written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_work_item	Get a work item by ID
list_work_items	Query work items using WIQL
create_work_item	Create a new work item (Bug, Task, User Story)
update_work_item	Update an existing work item
search_work_items	Search for work items using text search
add_work_item_comment	Add a comment to a work item
get_work_item_comments	Get comments from a work item
get_boards	Get available boards in the project
list_pipelines	List all pipelines in the project
trigger_pipeline	Execute a pipeline
list_pull_requests	List pull requests
create_pull_request	Create a new pull request
update_pull_request	Update a pull request
get_wikis	List all wikis in the project
list_wiki_pages	List pages in a wiki
get_wiki_page	Get a wiki page by path
create_wiki	Create a new wiki
update_wiki_page	Create or update a wiki page
create_wiki_page	Create a new wiki page
search_wiki_page	Search for pages in a wiki by text
list_projects	List all projects in the Azure DevOps organization

How to install the Ado MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-devops-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "C:/absolute/path/to/ado-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG": "your-organization",
        "AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT": "your-personal-access-token",
        "AZURE_DEVOPS_PROJECT": "your-project-name"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js (v20 LTS or higher) - npm (comes with Node.js) - A Cline installation - Azure DevOps account with access tokens

Variable	Description	Required
AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
AZURE_DEVOPS_PROJECT	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Ado to Boards.”
“Use Ado to Pipelines.”
“Use Ado to Wiki.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.