Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.claboard.dev/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
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.
Config File Location
| Platform | Default Path |
|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%/claude-board/config.json |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/claude-board/config.json |
| Linux | ~/.config/claude-board/config.json |
Available Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|
port | 4000 | MCP HTTP server port for Claude runner integration |
dataDir | OS-specific | Directory for database and uploads |
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.
Data Directory
Controls where Claude Board stores its SQLite database and uploaded file attachments:
{
"dataDir": "/path/to/data"
}
| Platform | Default Path |
|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%/claude-board/ |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/claude-board/ |
| Linux | ~/.config/claude-board/ |
claude-board.db — SQLite database (all projects, tasks, settings)uploads/ — file attachmentsconfig.json — application configuration
Back up the data directory regularly. It contains all your project data, task history, and logs.
Environment Variables
For advanced use cases, the following environment variables are still respected and override config.json values:
| Variable | Description |
|---|
CLAUDE_BOARD_DATA | Override the data directory path |
PORT | Override the MCP server port |
