Getting Your MCP API Token

Create an API token to connect MCP server with Pro features

Overview

Pro users need an API token to connect the MCP server to cloud features. This token authenticates your AI assistant to access your issues, sprints, and projects.

Prerequisites

  • Panel Todo Pro subscription
  • Panel Todo extension installed in VS Code
  • Signed in to your Pro account

Creating a Token

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Open the Panel Todo panel (in the Panel area)
  3. Click the gear icon to open Account settings
  4. Click Create API Token
  5. Copy the token immediately (it won't be shown again)

Using Your Token

Configure the MCP server with your token:

// Ask Claude to configure
Configure Panel Todo Pro with project "your-project-id" and token "your-token"

// Or use the tool directly
panelTodo_configure({
  projectId: "your-project-id",
  token: "your-api-token"
})

Finding Your Project ID

Your project ID is shown in the Panel Todo panel header when viewing issues. You can also list projects:

panelTodo_listProjects()

Token Security

  • Tokens provide full access to your Panel Todo data
  • Store tokens securely (don't commit to git)
  • You can revoke tokens from Account settings
  • Create separate tokens for different machines

Troubleshooting

"Not configured for Pro"

Make sure you've called panelTodo_configure() with your token and project ID.

"Invalid token"

The token may have been revoked. Create a new token from VS Code.

"Project not found"

Double-check the project ID. Use panelTodo_listProjects() to see your projects.

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