How do I install the hangfire 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 `HANGFIRE_CONNECTION_STRING` 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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Hangfire MCP Server

The setup script will: 1. Create a virtual environment 2. Install all dependencies (including dashboard) 3. Prompt for your SQL Server connection

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What is the Hangfire MCP Server?

The setup script will: 1. Create a virtual environment 2. Install all dependencies (including dashboard) 3. Prompt for your SQL Server connection string (or read

The short version

Job Management — List, view, retry, delete, and requeue jobs
Recurring Jobs — List, view, trigger, pause, and resume recurring jobs
Statistics — View server stats, queues, and active servers
Auto-Discovery — Automatically finds connection strings from appsettings.json
Web Dashboard — Built-in web UI with real-time stats and job management

What it needs from you

Python 3.11+ - SQL Server with Hangfire database - ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server (or compatible)

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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
list_jobs	List jobs by state (Enqueued, Processing, Succeeded, Failed, etc.)
get_job	Get detailed job info including arguments and exception details
get_job_history	Get the state history of a job
retry_job	Retry a failed job
delete_job	Delete a job
requeue_job	Move a job back to queue
list_recurring_jobs	List all recurring jobs with cron schedules
get_recurring_job	Get recurring job details
trigger_recurring_job	Run a recurring job immediately
pause_recurring_job	Pause scheduled executions
resume_recurring_job	Resume a paused job
get_stats	Server statistics (succeeded, failed, processing counts)

How to install the Hangfire MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hangfire": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["hangfire-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "HANGFIRE_CONNECTION_STRING": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Python 3.11+ - SQL Server with Hangfire database - ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server (or compatible)

Variable	Description	Required
HANGFIRE_CONNECTION_STRING	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Hangfire MCP to Cron.”
“Use Hangfire MCP to Queue.”
“Use Hangfire MCP to list jobs.”

Frequently asked questions

The setup script will: 1. Create a virtual environment 2. Install all dependencies (including dashboard) 3. Prompt for your SQL Server connection string (or read Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.