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Claude Board stores its configuration in a config.json file inside the application data directory. Settings can also be changed through the setup wizard on first launch or the in-app settings menu.

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Config File Location

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Available Settings

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MCP Server Port

The built-in MCP HTTP server allows Claude Code runners to communicate with Claude Board. Set the port in config.json:
If the port is in use, the MCP server will fail to start. Choose an available port or stop the conflicting process.

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Data Directory

Controls where Claude Board stores its SQLite database and uploaded file attachments:
Default locations by platform: The directory contains:
  • claude-board.db — SQLite database (all projects, tasks, settings)
  • uploads/ — file attachments
  • config.json — application configuration
Back up the data directory regularly. It contains all your project data, task history, and logs.

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Environment Variables

For advanced use cases, the following environment variables are still respected and override config.json values: