# KanbanTool MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > KanbanTool lets you manage your entire agile workflow through your AI client. It handles board layouts, task updates, and team assignments so you don't have to switch tabs. You can track cycle times, monitor WIP limits, and see who's doing what in real-time. It's built for teams that need to keep projects moving without the manual overhead of constant board maintenance. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1NUJ6OtaHUTdRHW4y4rw0rYXVWwrM5hKxfBtBF4Y/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** kanban, agile, workflow-automation, wip-limits, cycle-time, task-management ## Description This agile board connector lets you talk to your project boards instead of clicking through rows and columns. When you connect this Connector to your AI agent, your board becomes an active workspace where you can ask for status updates or move tasks with a simple sentence. If you're a project manager, you can quickly see where the bottlenecks are forming or who's overloaded with too many cards. It handles the heavy lifting of board maintenance, like moving cards between columns, archiving finished tasks, and updating details on the fly. You'll find that you can keep your sprint boards organized without constantly refreshing your browser. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, it fits right into your existing setup, making it easy to pull board data into your daily conversations. It's about getting a clear picture of your team's capacity and project velocity without the friction of manual entry. You can see how many cards are in each stage of your pipeline, which helps in spotting issues before they derail the sprint. Instead of manually tallying progress, your agent can summarize the current state of the board for you. This means you spend less time on administrative updates and more time actually moving the needle on your projects. You can also check the history of any specific card to see what happened during the development cycle. This helps in understanding why a task was delayed or how the requirements shifted over time. By having this level of detail available through your AI client, you can make better-informed decisions about team workload. You no longer have to hunt for the right board or scroll through endless lists of tasks to find the information you need. The goal is to make your workflow feel like a natural conversation rather than a series of manual data entries. ## Tools ### update_task_details Modify the details of an existing task. Use this to change priorities or update status notes. ### archive_task_card Move a completed task card to the archive. This clears up your active board space for new work. ### create_task_card Add a new card to a specific board. Use this to quickly capture new tasks from conversations. ### get_board_details Pull metadata and tasks for a specific board. This helps you see the full scope of a project. ### get_user_profile Fetch the current user profile. Use this to verify who is currently interacting with the board. ### get_task_details Retrieve specific information for a single task. This is great for checking requirements or notes. ### list_task_activities Show the history for a specific task. Use this to see every change made to a card over time. ### list_boards List all boards in your account. This gives you a high-level view of all active projects. ### list_shared_links List all shared board links. Use this to find public or private links for your team. ### list_board_tasks List all tasks on a specific board. This is the quickest way to see everything on a single board. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the status of the Sprint board? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Sprint Board Status | Column | Card Count | WIP Limit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Backlog** | 12 | | **To Do** | 8 | 10 | | **In Progress** | 6 | 5 ⚠️ **Over Limit** | | **Review** | 4 | 4 | | **Done** | 9 | **Alerts:** - The 'In Progress' column is currently over its WIP limit by 1 card. - 'Review' is at maximum capacity. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Move 'Refactor API' to Done and assign it to Mike. ``` **Response:** ``` ✅ **Task Updated** - **Card:** 'Refactor API' - **Action:** Moved to **Done** - **Assignment:** Assigned to **Mike Torres** *The 'In Progress' column has been updated, and the 'Done' count has increased.* ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me what Sarah is working on. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Sarah Chen's Current Workload **Active Tasks:** - **Refactor Auth Module** (In Progress, 2 days) - **Dashboard Redesign** (In Progress, 4 days) - **Write API Docs** (Review) **To Do:** - **Implement OAuth** (High Priority) **Summary:** Sarah has 3 active cards across the workflow with an average cycle time of 3.2 days. ``` ## Capabilities ### Move cards between columns Move tasks through workflow stages like To Do or In Progress automatically. ### Create new task cards Add new items to any board instantly via chat. ### Check WIP limits See if a column is over its work-in-progress cap to identify bottlenecks. ### Assign tasks to team members Distribute workload across your team without manual dragging. ### View activity logs Look back at the history of any specific card to see every change made. ### List all boards Get an overview of every board in your account in one command. ## Use Cases ### Rapid Sprint Planning A manager asks the agent to list all cards in the 'In Progress' column to see who's blocked and where the team can pivot. ### Instant Status Updates A developer tells the agent to move 'Fix Login Bug' to 'Done' immediately after merging the PR, keeping the board current. ### Onboarding Context A new hire asks the agent to show the history of a specific task to see previous notes and why certain decisions were made. ### Capacity Auditing An operations lead asks the agent to show all cards assigned to a specific team member to check for burnout risks. ## Benefits - Stop manually dragging cards. Use create_task_card and update_task_details to manage your backlog via text. - Identify bottlenecks instantly. Use list_board_tasks to see which columns are hitting WIP limits. - Track team workload easily. Use get_user_profile and board tasks to see who's over-capacity. - Keep a perfect history. Use list_task_activities to see every change made to a task without digging. - Get a birds-eye view. Use list_boards to see all projects in your account in one go. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire agile project management system. 1. Subscribe to this Connector on the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Enter your KanbanTool subdomain and API token in your client settings. 3. Ask your AI client to list boards, move cards, or check team workload. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can KanbanTool MCP help with agile sprints?** Yes. It lets you move cards between columns, update task details, and monitor WIP limits to keep your sprint on track. **How do I see if my team is over capacity with KanbanTool MCP?** You can ask your agent to check WIP limits for specific columns. It will tell you if your team is exceeding its planned work capacity. **Can I use KanbanTool MCP to update task notes?** Yes. You can tell your agent to modify any task details, which will update the notes and status on your board automatically. **Does KanbanTool MCP work with Claude?** Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. **How do I see the history of a task in KanbanTool?** Just ask your agent to show the activity logs for a specific card. It will pull the changelog and history for that task. **Can KanbanTool MCP list all my boards?** Yes. You can ask the agent to list all boards to get a high-level overview of every project you're managing. **Can I create and move cards across board columns?** Yes. Create new cards in any column, move them across workflow stages, update details, and archive completed cards. Track card history and activity. **Does KanbanTool require a subdomain?** Yes. Each KanbanTool account has a unique subdomain (e.g., `your-team`). Provide the subdomain and API Token. Bearer token against `https://{subdomain}.kanbantool.com/api/v3`. **Can I monitor WIP limits and identify bottlenecks?** Yes. Track how many cards are in each column relative to WIP limits. Identify bottleneck columns where work is accumulating beyond limits.