How do I install the youtrack 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 `YOUTRACK_URL`, `YOUTRACK_TOKEN` 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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Youtrack MCP Server

MCP server for comprehensive YouTrack integration: issues, work items with reports, user activity search, knowledge base, projects and users

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What is the Youtrack MCP Server?

MCP server for comprehensive YouTrack integration: issues, work items with reports, user activity search, knowledge base, projects and users

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js ≥ 22 - Environment variables: - YOUTRACK_URL — base URL of YouTrack instance - YOUTRACK_TOKEN — permanent token with read permissions for issues and work items - YOUTRACK_TIMEZONE — optional timezone for date operations (default: Europe/Moscow), must be a valid IANA timezone identifier (e.g., Europe/London, America/New_York, Asia/Tokyo) - YOUTRACK_HOLIDAYS — optional

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Youtrack MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtrack": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "without"],
      "env": {
        "YOUTRACK_URL": "your-value",
        "YOUTRACK_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js ≥ 22 - Environment variables: - YOUTRACK_URL — base URL of YouTrack instance - YOUTRACK_TOKEN — permanent token with read permissions for issues and work items - YOUTRACK_TIMEZONE — optional timezone for date operations (default: Europe/Moscow), must be a valid IANA timezone identifier (e.g., Europe/London, America/New_York, Asia/Tokyo) - YOUTRACK_HOLIDAYS — optional

Variable	Description	Required
YOUTRACK_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
YOUTRACK_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Youtrack to Pagination.”
“Use Youtrack to Service.”
“Use Youtrack to Issues.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for comprehensive YouTrack integration: issues, work items with reports, user activity search, knowledge base, projects and users Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.