Orbit MCP
A free task manager with issues, sprints and docs and a built-in MCP server with about sixty tools.
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- Last commit
- Apache-2.0
Extended access
Why this level
- The agent reads and edits team issues and docs with the rights of whoever authorized it.
Install
- Works in
Manual install
claude mcp add --transport http orbit https://orbit.example.com/mcpREADME command: insert your own Orbit instance address.
Access and checks
How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- The agent reads and edits team issues and docs with the rights of whoever authorized it.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Orbit is a task manager with boards, sprints, projects and documents that update instantly for everyone. It is built around the keyboard. The project is free: there are no paid tiers now or later, and you can host it yourself. The built-in MCP server at `/mcp` gives an agent about sixty tools for issues, sprints, projects and docs. Sign-in is OAuth only, with no API keys: the user picks a workspace, re-verifies a passkey and approves scopes. Agent rights equal those of the person who authorized it, and a read-only token does not see write tools.
Who it is for. Small teams looking for a free issue tracker who want an agent on the board with the same rights as a person.
Good fit when
- An agent answers what blocks a project from current issues.
- A bug is filed in the right team with priority and assignee in one sentence.
- A daily summary of what each person closed is compiled.
- The tracker is self-hosted instead of a paid service.
Not a fit when
- You need a production release: self-hosting is still a preview.
- You need API-key sign-in without OAuth.
- The team already works in another tracker and will not migrate.
Example request
What is blocking the Realtime Sync Engine project? File a bug on Engineering about passkey sign-in in Safari, high priority, assigned to me.MCP
- Transport
- http
- Authentication
- OAuth
Limitations
Self-hosting is still marked Preview: the repository fits local evaluation but is not a supported production release, and limitations are tracked in the readiness document. The combination of Supabase, Upstash, Cloudflare R2 and Resend is what the project runs; other providers are not certified. Do not set `NEXT_PUBLIC_REALTIME_URL` in production and do not set `bunVersion` in `apps/web/vercel.json`, or websockets stop working. MCP requires your own Orbit instance with a configured address.
How to disable. Run `claude mcp remove orbit` and revoke the grant in Orbit settings. Stop the instance itself by the means of your hosting.
FAQ
How do I connect Claude Code to Orbit?
With `claude mcp add --transport http orbit` and your instance `/mcp` address. Then complete OAuth: pick a workspace, confirm a passkey and approve scopes.
Are API keys needed?
No. Access is OAuth only and a grant can be revoked in settings. A token with `orbit.read` does not see write tools.
What can the agent do?
It works with issues, sprints, projects and docs: answers board questions, files issues with priority and builds summaries. About sixty tools in total.
Is it free?
Yes. The project has no pricing or billing. You pay only for your own infrastructure if you self-host.
Is Orbit production ready?
Self-hosting has Preview status. The repository fits local evaluation and limitations are listed in the readiness tracker.
Discussion
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The repository introduces a free task tracker with a short feature overview, self-hosting status and an agent section: connection command, permission model and example prompts.