Azure DevOps On-Premises

Name: Azure DevOps On-Premises
Author: zwitbaum

by zwitbaumversion 2.1.0i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.zwitbaum/mcp-devops-on-prem

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for on-premises Azure DevOps Server and TFS: repos, pull requests, work items, and wiki.

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Developer tools
You need to fill in: DEVOPS_API_URL, DEVOPS_PASSWORD, DEVOPS_PAT, DEVOPS_TOKEN

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

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Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: DEVOPS_API_URL, DEVOPS_USERNAME, DEVOPS_PASSWORD, DEVOPS_PAT, DEVOPS_TOKEN

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

PyPIPython’s uv installed (for the uvx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devops-on-prem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-devops-onpremise"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEVOPS_API_URL": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_PAT": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add devops-on-prem --env DEVOPS_API_URL=your-value --env DEVOPS_USERNAME=your-value --env DEVOPS_PASSWORD=your-value --env DEVOPS_PAT=your-value --env DEVOPS_TOKEN=your-value -- uvx mcp-devops-onpremise

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devops-on-prem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-devops-onpremise"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEVOPS_API_URL": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_PAT": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "devops-on-prem": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-devops-onpremise"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEVOPS_API_URL": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_PAT": "your-value",
        "DEVOPS_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Values you fill in

DEVOPS_API_URL required env
Full Azure DevOps Server project URL, e.g. https://server/org/project
DEVOPS_USERNAME env
NTLM username, usually DOMAIN\username
DEVOPS_PASSWORD secret env
NTLM password
DEVOPS_PAT secret env
Personal Access Token for PAT authentication
DEVOPS_TOKEN secret env
OAuth bearer token for bearer-token authentication

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

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Published to the registry more recently than 49% of the other 1390 servers in this category
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Common questions

Is Azure DevOps On-Premises safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: DEVOPS_API_URL, DEVOPS_PASSWORD, DEVOPS_PAT, DEVOPS_TOKEN

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (2.1.0) reached the registry 2 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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MCP DevOps On-Premise

Model Context Protocol MCP server for on-premises Azure DevOps that lets AI assistants browse repositories, review pull requests, manage work items, and interact with wikis.

Overview • Getting Started • Updating • Available Tools • Development

Overview

Many organizations use on-premise DevOps solutions such as TFS or Azure DevOps Server in their projects. Integrating these systems with modern agentic AI tools and LLMs can be difficult. The official Microsoft Azure DevOps MCP server does not support these environments and is unlikely to support them in the future.

This MCP server closes that gap and enables smooth integration with on-premise DevOps systems.

This project is under active development, with features continuously added to meet current requirements. Community needs are highly valued — if you miss any features, please submit an Issue. User-requested features are fast-tracked and will be prioritized and added as soon as possible.

Key Advantages

One of the most important features of this MCP server is NTLM authentication support. NTLM is required by many on-premises and enterprise environments where users authenticate with Windows domain credentials, either directly or over VPN. Most MCP servers for Azure DevOps target only cloud-hosted Azure DevOps Services with token-based auth and cannot connect to these environments.

NTLM authentication (Windows domain credentials) for on-prem and VPN-based setups where no other auth method works.
PAT and OAuth bearer token authentication as alternatives when available.
Enables secure access to on-prem DevOps systems from MCP-compatible AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and others.
Works in restricted or offline environments without exposing sensitive data to external services.
Retrieves commit diffs with clear added/removed lines, similar to the DevOps UI.
Helps keep and track project documentation alongside code changes.
Automates common tasks such as work item management and code review processes.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ and uv are required. If not yet installed, see installation guide.

Quick Install

Click one of the buttons below to install directly in your IDE. You will be prompted for credentials:

For other platforms, see Manual Installation in the Getting Started guide.

Manual Installation

The MCP server can be installed manually in the following AI tools: VS Code, Visual Studio, Cursor, Goose, LM Studio, Amp, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Qodo Gen, Warp, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot CLI, GitHub Copilot Coding Agent, and others.

For step-by-step instructions, see Manual Installation in the Getting Started guide.

Configuration

The DEVOPS_API_URL must point to your full project URL:

https://<your-devops-server>/<organization>/<project>

The server supports three authentication methods. If you are unsure which one to use, start with NTLM because it is the most common for on-prem/VPN setups.

Method	Description
NTLM (username + password)	Most common for on-prem/VPN. Usually the simplest first setup and best fallback if other options fail.
PAT (Personal Access Token)	Use when PAT is enabled and allowed. Tokens can expire, and token-based auth may be blocked by policy. Advantage: you do not store your account password in config.
OAuth Bearer Token	Advanced option for CI/CD pipelines. Requires OAuth 2.0 configured on your DevOps Server and a token source defined by your administrators.

For detailed setup instructions for each method, see Authentication in the Getting Started guide.

With NTLM (username + password)

"mcpServers": { "devops-onprem": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["mcp-devops-onpremise@latest"], "env": { "DEVOPS_API_URL": "https://your-devops-server/your-organization/your-project", "DEVOPS_USERNAME": "DOMAIN\\your-username", "DEVOPS_PASSWORD": "your-password" } } } }

With PAT

If you used a permanent install, replace "command": "uvx" with "command": "mcp-devops-onpremise" and remove the "args" line.

Updating

All configuration examples use mcp-devops-onpremise@latest, which instructs uvx to fetch the latest version automatically on every run.

For permanent installs and release notes, see Updating in the Getting Started guide.

Available Tools

Pull Requests

Tool	Description	Read-only
`devops_pull_request_get`	Retrieve a pull request by ID, including linked work items and commit SHAs for diffing	✅
`devops_pull_request_write`	Create or update pull requests, update reviewers, or cast your PR vote	❌
`devops_pull_request_list_threads`	Returns a hierarchical list of non-deleted comment threads and their text comments	✅
`devops_pull_request_list_thread_comments`	List non-deleted text comments in a specific thread	✅
`devops_pull_request_create_comment`	Create a new thread with an initial comment (general or inline on a file/line)	❌
`devops_pull_request_reply_comment`	Reply to an existing comment thread	❌
`devops_pull_request_update_thread`	Update the status of a comment thread	❌
`devops_pull_request_update_comment`	Update the text of an existing comment	❌
`devops_pull_request_delete_comment`	Delete a comment from a pull request thread	❌

Repositories

Tool	Description	Read-only
`devops_repository_list`	List all repositories in the project	✅
`devops_repository_get`	Retrieve repository details by name or ID	✅
`devops_repository_commit_changes`	List files changed in a specific commit	✅
`devops_repository_diffs_commits`	Get the difference between two commits (changed file paths)	✅
`devops_repository_item_content`	Get raw file content at a specific commit or branch	✅
`devops_get_item_content_diff`	Get line-level textual diff of a file between two commits (added lines prefixed `+`, removed `-`)	✅

Work Items

Tool	Description	Read-only
`devops_work_item_get`	Retrieve a work item (PBI, bug, task) by numeric ID. Returns a compact object with key fields, attachments (files and inline images), and linked items (work items, pull requests, commits)	✅
`devops_work_item_attachment_get`	Download a work item attachment by its GUID, either saving locally or returning base64-encoded content	✅
`devops_work_item_type_get`	Get the definition of a work item type by name (e.g. `Bug`, `User Story`)	✅
`devops_work_item_query_by_wiql`	Execute a WIQL (Work Item Query Language) query and return matching work items	✅
`devops_work_item_create`	Create a new work item with typed fields; Html is the default format	❌
`devops_work_item_update`	Update fields on a work item using JSON Patch (add / replace / remove)	❌
`devops_work_item_delete`	Delete a work item, moves to Recycle Bin by default; use `destroy=True` for permanent deletion (requires project permission)	❌
`devops_work_item_undelete`	Restore a soft-deleted work item from the Recycle Bin	❌
`devops_work_item_link_update`	Add or remove a relation link between two work items (parent, child, related, successor, predecessor, etc.)	❌
`devops_work_item_artifact_link_update`	Add or remove an artifact link (Pull Request, Build, Commit, Branch, Changeset) on a work item	❌
`devops_work_item_comment_list`	List comments on a work item with configurable page size and format	✅
`devops_work_item_comment_add`	Add a comment to a work item	❌
`devops_work_item_comment_update`	Update an existing comment on a work item	❌
`devops_work_item_comment_delete`	Delete a comment from a work item	❌

Search

Tool	Description	Read-only
`devops_code_search`	Search source code with optional repository, path, and branch filters	✅
`devops_work_item_search`	Search work items with optional area, type, state, and assigned-to filters	✅
`devops_wiki_search`	Search wiki pages with an optional wiki filter	✅

Wiki

Tool	Description	Read-only
`devops_wiki_page_get`	Get wiki page metadata and optional content by wiki ID and page ID	✅
`devops_wiki_page_create_or_update`	Create or update a wiki page under a specified parent page	❌

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Azure DevOps On-Premises

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

GitHub

Desktop Commander

Cloudflare MCP

README from the maker

MCP DevOps On-Premise

Overview

Key Advantages

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Quick Install

Manual Installation

Configuration

With NTLM (username + password)

With PAT

Updating

Available Tools

Pull Requests

Repositories

Work Items

Search

Wiki