Getting Started

Introduction

Welcome to Bugzilla MCP Server documentation.

Welcome to Bugzilla MCP Server, a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure interaction with Bugzilla instances. This server facilitates communication between AI applications and Bugzilla bug tracking systems through a controlled interface.

What is Bugzilla MCP Server?

Bugzilla MCP Server is a secure, production-ready MCP server built with FastMCP that provides a standardized way for AI applications to interact with Bugzilla bug tracking systems. Whether you're using Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, or Visual Studio Code, this server enables seamless integration with your Bugzilla instance.

Quick Start

Hosted Server: Use the production server at https://bugzilla.fastmcp.app/mcp - no local setup required! Just add it to your MCP client configuration with your Bugzilla API key and instance URL.

Key Features

The Bugzilla MCP Server provides a comprehensive set of features for bug tracking:

  • Query Bug Information: Retrieve complete details about any bug by ID
  • Search Bugs: Use Bugzilla's powerful quicksearch syntax to find bugs
  • Manage Comments: Add public or private comments to bugs
  • Secure Access: Authentication through HTTP headers with API keys
  • Comprehensive Error Handling: Robust error handling for reliable operation
  • Quicksearch Documentation: Built-in access to Bugzilla's quicksearch syntax documentation
  • URL Generation: Get direct links to bugs and your Bugzilla instance

Available Tools

The server provides the following MCP tools:

  • bug_info - Get complete information about a bug
  • bug_comments - Retrieve comments for a bug (with optional private comments)
  • add_comment - Add comments to bugs (public or private)
  • bugs_quicksearch - Search bugs using Bugzilla's quicksearch syntax
  • learn_quicksearch_syntax - Access Bugzilla's quicksearch documentation
  • server_url - Get your Bugzilla instance base URL
  • bug_url - Generate direct links to specific bugs

Why Use Bugzilla MCP Server?

  • No Local Setup Required: Use the hosted production server
  • Secure: API key-based authentication with minimal permissions
  • Production Ready: Built with FastMCP for reliability and performance
  • Easy Integration: Works with all major MCP clients
  • Comprehensive: Full access to Bugzilla's bug tracking capabilities