What data can I access through this MCP server?

You can query Buildkite pipelines, builds, jobs, and test results via the Buildkite API. The server exposes this data to AI tools and editors for real-time CI/CD insights.

How do I authenticate with Buildkite?

Set the BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN environment variable with a token from https://buildkite.com/user/api-access-tokens. This is required to run the server.

How do I install and run this server?

Use Docker: `docker run ghcr.io/buildkite/buildkite-mcp-server:0.7.0`. Make sure BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN is set in your environment before starting the container.

Can I use this server with my editor or IDE?

Yes, this MCP server is designed to expose Buildkite data to AI tooling and editors via the Model Context Protocol, allowing you to query CI/CD data directly from your development environment.

What happens if my API token is invalid or expired?

The server will fail to authenticate with Buildkite and won't be able to fetch pipeline, build, or job data. Generate a new token from your Buildkite account settings and update BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN.

MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv0.7.0

Buildkite MCP Server

Query Buildkite pipelines, builds, jobs, and test data via API. For developers integrating CI/CD insights into AI tools and editors.

io.github.buildkite/buildkite-mcp-server

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Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

1 required env var

What the Buildkite MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Query Buildkite pipelines, builds, jobs, and test data via API. For developers integrating CI/CD insights into AI tools and editors.

Connect to Buildkite

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

docker run ghcr.io/buildkite/buildkite-mcp-server:0.7.0

Environment variables

Configuration this server reads at startup.

BUILDKITE_API_TOKENRequiredSecret
Buildkite API token for authentication. Get one from https://buildkite.com/user/api-access-tokens

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Buildkite.

Source repository

Example prompts for Buildkite

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Buildkite.

Show me all failed builds from the past 24 hours across our pipelines
List the test failures in the latest build for the main pipeline
What jobs are currently running and which ones are stuck
Explain how to set up the BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN for this MCP server

Buildkite MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Buildkite.

What data can I access through this MCP server?
You can query Buildkite pipelines, builds, jobs, and test results via the Buildkite API. The server exposes this data to AI tools and editors for real-time CI/CD insights.
How do I authenticate with Buildkite?
Set the BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN environment variable with a token from https://buildkite.com/user/api-access-tokens. This is required to run the server.
How do I install and run this server?
Use Docker: `docker run ghcr.io/buildkite/buildkite-mcp-server:0.7.0`. Make sure BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN is set in your environment before starting the container.
Can I use this server with my editor or IDE?
Yes, this MCP server is designed to expose Buildkite data to AI tooling and editors via the Model Context Protocol, allowing you to query CI/CD data directly from your development environment.
What happens if my API token is invalid or expired?
The server will fail to authenticate with Buildkite and won't be able to fetch pipeline, build, or job data. Generate a new token from your Buildkite account settings and update BUILDKITE_API_TOKEN.

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