What is Mcp Server Shortcut

mcp-server-shortcut is an MCP server designed for integration with Shortcut, enabling developers to streamline their workflow and enhance productivity through automated processes.

Use cases

Use cases include automating project updates in Shortcut, integrating Shortcut with other development tools, and managing tasks and workflows efficiently within development teams.

How to use

To use mcp-server-shortcut, you need to configure it in the Windsurf or Cursor applications by adding the necessary server details in the configuration files, including your Shortcut API token.

Key features

Key features include easy integration with Shortcut, support for custom server configurations, and the ability to run commands using npx, enhancing the development workflow.

Where to use

mcp-server-shortcut can be used in software development environments where Shortcut is utilized for project management, particularly in agile and collaborative teams.

@shortcut/mcp

Usage

Windsurf

See the official Windsurf docs for more information.

1. Open the Windsurf MCP Configuration Panel
2. Click Add custom server.
3. Add the following details and save the file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shortcut/mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

See the official Cursor docs for more information.

1. Open (or create) the mcp.json file (it should be in ~/.cursor/mcp.json or <project-root>/.cursor/mcp.json, but see Cursor docs for more details).
2. Add the following details and save the file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shortcut/mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

See the official Claude Code docs for more information.

You can add a new MCP server from the Claude Code CLI. But modifying the json file directly is simpler!

1. Open the Claude Code configuration file (it should be in ~/.claude.json).
2. Find the projects > mcpServers section and add the following details and save the file:

{
  "projects": {
    "mcpServers": {
      "shortcut": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
          "-y",
          "@shortcut/mcp@latest"
        ],
        "env": {
          "SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN>"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Issues and Troubleshooting

Before doing anything else, please make sure you are running the latest version!

If you run into problems using this MCP server, you have a couple of options:

• Open an issue on GitHub
• Ask for help in the community Slack

You can also check the list of common issues below to see if there is a known solution already.

Common Issues and Solutions

NPX command not working when using MISE for version management

If you are using MISE for managing Node and NPM versions, you may encounter a “Client closed” error when trying to run the MCP server. Installing this extension into your IDE might help: https://github.com/hverlin/mise-vscode/.

Development

Installation

npm install

Build

npm run build

Running the Development Server Locally

To test your local development version of the MCP server rather than using the published package, follow these steps:

1. Build the project:

   npm run build
   

2. Create or modify your mcp.json file to reference your local build:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "shortcut": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": [
           "/path/to/your/local/mcp-server-shortcut/dist/index.js"
         ],
         "env": {
           "SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN>"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Place this mcp.json file in one of the following locations:

   • For Cursor: In your home directory (~/.cursor/mcp.json) or in your project directory (.cursor/mcp.json)
   • For Windsurf: Use the MCP Configuration Panel to add the custom server

4. Restart your AI assistant (Cursor or Windsurf) to load the new configuration.

This allows you to instantly test changes to the MCP server without having to publish a new version.