# Amazing Marvin MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Amazing Marvin lets you manage your tasks, projects, and time tracking through your AI agent. It connects your Amazing Marvin workspace to your AI client so you can organize your day, update project statuses, and log hours using natural language instead of manual clicking.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p84qLQTTamojyJlMUoZIsp3f2fljRbjp8nlKPOKo/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** amazing-marvin, todo, task-management, time-tracking, productivity, mcp, ai-agents

## Description

You spend a lot of time jumping between different tabs to update task statuses, move items into projects, and start timers for your work sessions. This Connector changes that by letting your agent handle the busy work for you. Instead of manually clicking buttons or hunting for a specific project category, you just tell your agent what happened in plain language. You can ask for a summary of your day, have your agent create new tasks for tomorrow, or start a time tracker for a deep work session. It handles the data entry so you can stay in your flow and focus on the actual work that matters. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can connect your Amazing Marvin account once and then use it across all your favorite AI clients. It turns your task list into an active workspace where your agent knows exactly what is on your plate. You no longer have to worry about whether you updated the right project or if you remembered to turn on your timer. Your agent keeps your workspace tidy and your records accurate while you do the heavy lifting. It gives you a clear view of your priorities without the friction of manual data management.

## Tools

### add_project
Add a new project to your Marvin workspace. Use this to separate different work streams or personal goals.

### add_category
Create a new category to group your tasks. This helps you keep your workspace organized by theme.

### add_task
Create a new task with a title, date, and project ID. This lets you quickly dump ideas into your schedule.

### get_children
See all tasks and sub-categories inside a specific project. It helps you drill down into the details of a larger goal.

### get_today_items
Pull a list of everything you need to do today. Use this to get a quick briefing on your daily priorities.

### start_tracking
Turn on the timer for a specific task. This ensures your time logs are accurate for billing or personal use.

### mark_done
Check off a task as completed. Use this to clear your list as you finish your work.

### stop_tracking
End the current time tracking session. This stops the timer immediately so you can move to the next thing.

### update_task
Modify the title, date, or status of an existing task. Use this to keep your schedule current as things change.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What do I have scheduled for today in Amazing Marvin?
```

**Response:** 
```
You have 3 tasks scheduled for today:

| Task | Status |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Reply to emails** | Not Started |
| **Update the staging server** | In Progress |
| **Buy groceries** | Not Started |

Would you like me to start the timer for the staging server update?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Add a new task to call the client and schedule it for tomorrow.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've added the task **Call the client** to your Amazing Marvin list. It is scheduled for tomorrow, and I've placed it in your default project.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Start tracking time for the 'Database migration' task.
```

**Response:** 
```
### ⏱ Time Tracking Started

I have started the timer for your **Database migration** task. I will keep this running until you tell me to stop or you mark the task as done.
```

## Capabilities

### Create scheduled tasks
Add new items to your list with specific dates and project associations.

### Organize projects and categories
Group your tasks into structured projects or custom categories.

### Get daily task summaries
Retrieve everything scheduled for today to get a quick briefing.

### Log work time
Start and stop timers for specific tasks to keep accurate logs.

### Update task details
Modify titles, due dates, and completion statuses on the fly.

### Mark items as finished
Check off completed tasks instantly via your agent.

## Use Cases

### Morning Prioritization
A founder asks for a summary of today's tasks to prioritize their morning. The agent uses `get_today_items` to list the top three priorities, helping them decide where to spend their energy first.

### Freelance Time Logging
A freelancer finishes a coding block and tells the agent to start the timer. The agent uses `start_tracking` for the 'Backend Setup' task to ensure accurate billing for the client.

### Rapid Project Reorganization
A project manager needs to move three tasks to a new project. The agent uses `add_project` and `update_task` to reorganize the workflow in seconds without opening the web app.

### Quick Task Capture
A developer wants to schedule a meeting for tomorrow. The agent uses `add_task` to put it on the calendar with the correct date, keeping the schedule current as the day progresses.

## Benefits

- Get a daily briefing of your schedule using `get_today_items` so you know exactly what to focus on first thing in the morning. This helps you start your day with a clear plan instead of guessing what to do next.
- Keep your projects organized by using `add_project` and `add_category` to separate different work streams without manual sorting. This keeps your workspace tidy and easy to navigate.
- Accurate time logs are easier to maintain because you can use `start_tracking` and `stop_tracking` via voice or text. You never have to worry about forgetting to log your hours again.
- Update your task list on the fly with `update_task` to keep your schedule realistic as your day evolves. This ensures your agent always has the most current data when you ask for updates.
- Clear your head by using `mark_done` to instantly check off finished work as your agent confirms completion. It provides a satisfying sense of progress without the friction of manual clicks.
- Quickly capture new ideas with `add_task` to put them on your calendar immediately. You can offload the thought of 'where does this go' to your agent and stay in your creative flow.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a hands-free way to keep your task list and time logs updated.

1. Grab your unique API token from your Amazing Marvin settings.
2. Paste that token into your Vinkius dashboard.
3. Ask your agent to manage your tasks using plain English.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the Amazing Marvin MCP help me see my daily schedule?**
Yes, it can pull your entire schedule for the day so your agent can give you a quick briefing on what needs to get done.

**How do I use the Amazing Marvin MCP to track my work hours?**
You can simply ask your agent to start or stop the timer for any specific task. It handles the logging automatically in your Marvin workspace.

**Can my AI agent create new projects in Amazing Marvin?**
Absolutely. Your agent can create new projects and categories to help you organize different areas of your life or work.

**Is the Amazing Marvin MCP good for managing multiple different tasks?**
It is perfect for that. You can add, update, and check off tasks across different projects using only natural language.

**Can I use Amazing Marvin MCP to update task statuses with voice commands?**
Yes, since your agent handles the interaction, you can use voice-to-text to tell your agent to mark things as done or update their titles.

**How does the Amazing Marvin MCP help with my daily productivity?**
It removes the friction of manual data entry. By letting your agent handle the organization, you can spend more time doing actual work.

**Can the AI Agent start a time tracker for a specific task?**
Yes! The agent can start and stop the time tracker for any task if you provide the task ID.

**Is it possible to assign tasks to specific dates?**
Yes, the agent can schedule tasks to specific days by passing the 'day' parameter (e.g., '2024-10-31').

**Does the agent manage both categories and projects?**
Absolutely. It can create new categories or projects and organize them by assigning parent IDs.