How do I install Tempo Api?

Tempo Api is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: tempo-api-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Tempo Api safe to use?

Tempo Api scored 7/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 1 high or critical finding to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What credentials does Tempo Api need?

Tempo Api requires the following credentials or environment variables: TEMPO_API_TOKEN. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Tempo Api?

Tempo Api 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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Tempo Api MCP Server

by Chris Hall

Developer ToolsModerate7.0Local

Free

Tempo time-tracking for Claude — worklogs, plans, and timesheet approvals

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Tempo time-tracking for Claude — worklogs, plans, and timesheet approvals

Security Report

7.0

Moderate7.0Moderate Risk

This is a well-engineered Tempo API MCP server with strong security practices. Input validation is comprehensive with path-traversal defenses, confirm gates protect destructive operations, and authentication is properly delegated to the Tempo API client. Minor code quality observations exist around error handling breadth, but permissions align appropriately with the server's purpose as a developer tool interfacing with Tempo. Supply chain analysis found 2 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 1 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

5 files analyzed · 6 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.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

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

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your Tempo API token (Settings → API integration in your Tempo workspace)Required

Environment variable: TEMPO_API_TOKEN

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-chrischall-tempo-api-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "TEMPO_API_TOKEN": "your-tempo-api-token-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tempo-api-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}