octane

Name: octane
Availability: InStock
Author: danielshmayai

Automate ALM Octane defect tracking and work item operations via MCP.

Updated Mar 27, 2026

Search Tags:#integration #mcp #work-items #octane #defects #alm

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/danielshmayai/Claude-App-Infrastructure --skill octane

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Skill: octane
Source: https://github.com/danielshmayai/Claude-App-Infrastructure/tree/main/skills/octane
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danielshmayai/Claude-App-Infrastructure --skill octane

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

ALM Octane (OpenText) integration skill for defect tracking, feature management, and work item operations via MCP. Use this skill whenever the user mentions defects, features, stories, work items, Octane, ALM, QA tracking, or needs to interact with their project management system. Also trigger when posting comments to defects, fetching work items, or querying Octane entities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read defect, feature, and story details via get_defect, get_feature, get_story.
Create, fetch, and post comments to Octane items; query and fetch my work items; navigate workspace configuration.
Automate common workflows like linking comments to defects, updating work items, and querying Octane entities for dashboards.

Quick Start

Query Octane for defect 2045 and return its current status.

Frequently Asked Questions about octane

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I query ALM Octane defects and work items via MCP?▼

Query ALM Octane defects and work items by using MCP-based integration tools like get_defect, get_feature, and get_story to read item details, fetch entities, and retrieve your work items.

Can I post comments to Octane defects automatically?▼

Yes, you can post comments to Octane defects automatically. The skill provides defined MCP tools to create, fetch, and link comments directly to work items and defects for robust production use.

What configuration is required for ALM Octane MCP integration?▼

ALM Octane MCP integration requires configuring specific values like sharedSpaceId and workSpaceId. These parameters establish the connection to navigate workspace configuration and query entities.

Does this support fetching QA tracking items like features and stories?▼

Yes, it supports QA tracking by fetching Octane features, stories, and defects. You can read item details, query entities, and automate common workflows for project management dashboards.

What error handling patterns exist for Octane work item operations?▼

The skill implements defined tools and error-handling patterns for robust production use during Octane work item operations. This ensures reliable automation when updating items and querying entities.