How do I install Zuul?

Zuul is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: mcp-zuul and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Zuul was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.8/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Zuul need?

Zuul requires the following credentials or environment variables: ZUUL_URL, ZUUL_DEFAULT_TENANT, ZUUL_AUTH_TOKEN, ZUUL_USE_KERBEROS, MCP_TRANSPORT, ZUUL_ENABLED_TOOLS, ZUUL_DISABLED_TOOLS. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Zuul?

Zuul uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Zuul MCP Server

by Itay Matza

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8Local

Free

Zuul CI — build failure analysis, log search, pipeline status, and job configuration

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Zuul CI — build failure analysis, log search, pipeline status, and job configuration

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

mcp-zuul is a well-structured MCP server for Zuul CI with proper authentication support, secure credential handling via environment variables, and appropriate permissions matching its developer tools purpose. Code quality is solid with comprehensive error handling, input validation, and no malicious patterns detected. Minor code quality suggestions exist but do not meaningfully impact security. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

3 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

system_info

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Zuul base URL (e.g. https://softwarefactory-project.io/zuul)Optional

Environment variable: ZUUL_URL

Default tenant nameOptional

Environment variable: ZUUL_DEFAULT_TENANT

Bearer token for authenticated instancesOptional

Environment variable: ZUUL_AUTH_TOKEN

Enable Kerberos/SPNEGO authentication (true/false)Optional

Environment variable: ZUUL_USE_KERBEROS

Transport mode: stdio, sse, or streamable-http (default: stdio)Optional

Environment variable: MCP_TRANSPORT

Comma-separated list of tools to enable (disables all others)Optional

Environment variable: ZUUL_ENABLED_TOOLS

Comma-separated list of tools to disableOptional

Environment variable: ZUUL_DISABLED_TOOLS

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-imatza-rh-mcp-zuul": {
      "env": {
        "ZUUL_URL": "your-zuul-url-here",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "your-mcp-transport-here",
        "ZUUL_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-zuul-auth-token-here",
        "ZUUL_USE_KERBEROS": "your-zuul-use-kerberos-here",
        "ZUUL_ENABLED_TOOLS": "your-zuul-enabled-tools-here",
        "ZUUL_DEFAULT_TENANT": "your-zuul-default-tenant-here",
        "ZUUL_DISABLED_TOOLS": "your-zuul-disabled-tools-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "mcp-zuul"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}