How to integrate Bitbucket MCP with Claude Code

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Introduction

Manage your Bitbucket directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns.

You can do this in two different ways:

  1. Via Rube - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

Why Rube?

Rube is a universal MCP server with access to 850+ SaaS apps. It ensures just-in-time tool loading so Claude can access the tools it needs, a remote workbench for programmatic tool calling and handling large tool responses out of the LLM context window, ensuring the LLM context window remains clean.

Connect Bitbucket to Claude Code with Rube

1. Get the MCP URL

Copy and paste the below command in Claude Code to add Rube MCP.

Terminal

2. Authenticate Rube

Run /mcp to view Rube

bash
/mcp
Run /mcp to view Rube in Claude Code
Click on Rube to authenticate
Authentication flow complete

3. Ensure it's connected

Run /mcp again to verify the connection. Now, do whatever you want with Claude Code and Bitbucket.

Rube connected successfully

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Create a branchCreates a new branch in a bitbucket repository from a target commit hash; the branch name must be unique, adhere to bitbucket's naming conventions, and not include the 'refs/heads/' prefix.
Create an issueCreates a new issue in a bitbucket repository, setting the authenticated user as reporter; ensures assignee (if provided) has repository access, and that any specified milestone, version, or component ids exist.
Create an issue commentAdds a new comment with markdown support to an existing bitbucket issue.
Create a pull requestCreates a new pull request in a specified bitbucket repository, ensuring the source branch exists and is distinct from the (optional) destination branch.
Create repositoryCreates a new bitbucket 'git' repository in a specified workspace, defaulting to the workspace's oldest project if `project key` is not provided.
Create snippet commentPosts a new top-level comment or a threaded reply to an existing comment on a specified bitbucket snippet.
Delete issuePermanently deletes a specific issue, identified by its `issue id`, from the repository specified by `repo slug` within the given `workspace`.
Delete repositoryPermanently deletes a specified bitbucket repository; this action is irreversible and does not affect forks.
Get current userRetrieves the profile information (uuid, display name, links, creation date) for the currently authenticated bitbucket user.
Get file from repositoryRetrieves a specific file's content from a bitbucket repository at a given commit (hash, branch, or tag), failing if the file path is invalid for that commit.
Get Pull RequestGet a single pull request by id with complete details.
Get snippetRetrieves a specific bitbucket snippet by its encoded id from an existing workspace, returning its metadata and file structure.
List pull requestsLists pull requests in a specified, accessible bitbucket repository, optionally filtering by state (open, merged, declined).
List repositories in workspaceLists repositories in a specified bitbucket workspace, accessible to the authenticated user, with options to filter by role or query string, and sort results.
List workspace membersLists all members of a specified bitbucket workspace; the workspace must exist.
List workspacesLists bitbucket workspaces accessible to the authenticated user, optionally filtered and sorted.
Update an issueUpdates an existing issue in a bitbucket repository by modifying specified attributes; requires `workspace`, `repo slug`, `issue id`, and at least one attribute to update.

What is the Bitbucket MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Bitbucket MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Bitbucket account. It provides structured and secure access to your repositories, issues, and pull requests, so your agent can create branches, manage issues, review code, and handle repository operations for you.

  • Branch and repository management: Let your agent create new branches for feature work or initialize fresh repositories within your Bitbucket workspace—no manual setup required.
  • Automated issue tracking: Have your agent create, comment on, or delete issues to streamline team collaboration and bug tracking directly from your workflows.
  • Pull request automation: Empower your agent to open new pull requests for code review, ensuring changes are properly tracked and integrated.
  • File and snippet operations: Ask your agent to fetch specific files from any branch or commit, or to post comments on code snippets for contextual discussions.
  • User profile and workspace insights: Retrieve your Bitbucket user profile details on demand, making it easy to personalize and audit agent-driven actions.

Connecting Bitbucket via Tool Router

Tool Router is the underlying tech that powers Rube. It's a universal gateway that does everything Rube does but with much more programmatic control. You can programmatically generate an MCP URL with the app you need (here Bitbucket) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Tool Router works

The Tool Router follows a three-phase workflow:

  1. Discovery: Searches for tools matching your task and returns relevant toolkits with their details.
  2. Authentication: Checks for active connections. If missing, creates an auth config and returns a connection URL via Auth Link.
  3. Execution: Executes the action using the authenticated connection.

Step-by-step Guide

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
  • Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
  • Composio API Key
  • A Bitbucket account
  • Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript

Install Claude Code

bash
# macOS, Linux, WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

# Windows CMD
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:

Set up Claude Code

bash
cd your-project-folder
claude

Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code:

  • Claude Code will open in your terminal
  • Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account
  • Complete the authentication flow
  • Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code
Claude Code initial setup showing sign-in prompt
Claude Code terminal after successful login

Set up environment variables

bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:

  • COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from Composio dashboard)
  • USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)

Install Composio library

pip install composio-core python-dotenv

Install the Composio Python library to create MCP sessions.

  • composio-core provides the core Composio functionality
  • python-dotenv loads environment variables from your .env file

Generate Composio MCP URL

import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["bitbucket"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http bitbucket-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Create a script to generate a Composio MCP URL for Bitbucket. This URL will be used to connect Claude Code to Bitbucket.

What's happening:
  • We import the Composio client and load environment variables
  • Create a Composio instance with your API key
  • Call create() to create a Tool Router session for Bitbucket
  • The returned mcp.url is the MCP server URL that Claude Code will use
  • The script prints this URL so you can copy it

Run the script and copy the MCP URL

python generate_mcp_url.py

Run your Python script to generate the MCP URL.

  • The script connects to Composio and creates a Tool Router session
  • It prints the MCP URL and the exact command you need to run
  • Copy the entire claude mcp add command from the output

Add Bitbucket MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http bitbucket-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude

In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is:

  • claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code
  • --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server
  • The server name (bitbucket-composio) is how you'll reference it
  • The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session
  • --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication

After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect.

Verify the installation

bash
claude mcp list

Check that your Bitbucket MCP server is properly configured.

  • This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
  • You should see your bitbucket-composio entry in the list
  • This confirms that Claude Code can now access Bitbucket tools

If everything is wired up, you should see your bitbucket-composio entry listed:

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server

Authenticate Bitbucket

The first time you try to use Bitbucket tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.

  • Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Bitbucket
  • It will show you an authentication link
  • Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
  • Complete the Bitbucket authorization flow
  • Return to the terminal and start using Bitbucket through Claude Code

Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Bitbucket operations in natural language. For example:

  • "Create a new branch off main"
  • "Open a pull request for my feature"
  • "Comment on the latest open issue"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Bitbucket and Claude Code:

import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["bitbucket"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http bitbucket-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Bitbucket with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Bitbucket directly from your terminal using natural language commands.

Key features of this setup:

  • Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
  • Natural language commands for Bitbucket operations
  • Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP
  • Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution

Next steps:

  • Try asking Claude Code to perform various Bitbucket operations
  • Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows
  • Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity

You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Bitbucket MCP?

With a standalone Bitbucket MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Bitbucket tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Bitbucket and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code?

Yes, you can. Claude Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Bitbucket tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Bitbucket while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Bitbucket scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Bitbucket data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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