# KanbanZone MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> KanbanZone MCP lets you manage boards, move cards, and track WIP limits through your AI agent. It handles the heavy lifting of project organization so you can focus on actual work. Whether you're updating card statuses or listing board layouts, it syncs directly with your KanbanZone account to keep your team's workflow accurate.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SQc9DShCaa9CQxG7gKHq8TRD9FO3mki4dPHQBurW/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** kanban, agile, swimlanes, wip-limits, process-metrics, visual-management

## Description

KanbanZone is the Connector that connects your project boards to your AI agent. Instead of jumping between tabs to drag cards, update descriptions, or check WIP limits, you just tell your agent what needs doing. It handles the tedious stuff like moving a batch of cards to Done or creating new tasks for a specific swimlane. You can ask for a summary of a board's status or see who's been the most active today without digging through logs. When you use this through the Vinkius catalog, you get a direct line into your project management data. It makes the board a living thing that responds to your conversation. You're not just integrating a tool; you're making your project board interactive. If you need to organize a sprint, adjust a column, or see where a bottleneck is happening, your agent just does it. You can inspect column layouts, configure settings, and browse swimlanes to keep your workflows categorized. It handles the heavy lifting of data entry so you can focus on the actual work. It’s about getting the board to work for you, rather than you working for the board.

## Tools

### create_cards
Add multiple cards to a board in one request. This saves time when setting up new tasks for a sprint.

### list_boards
List all Kanban boards in your account. This helps you find the right project to manage quickly.

### create_webhook
Create a new board webhook to trigger external actions. This helps connect your board to other software.

### delete_webhook
Remove a board webhook when it is no longer needed. Use this to keep your board connections clean.

### list_cards
List all cards on a specific board. You can use this to see every task in a single view.

### list_webhooks
List all webhooks for a board. This lets you see what external systems are connected to your project.

### move_card
Move a card to a different column. Use this to update task statuses during a standup.

### update_card
Update an existing card with new information. This is useful for changing task details or priorities.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me what's in the 'In Progress' column for the Backend board.
```

**Response:** 
```
Here are the cards currently in progress for the Backend board:

| Card Name | Swimlane | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **API Migration** | DevOps | In Progress |
| **Refactor Auth** | Backend | In Progress |
| **DB Optimization** | Backend | In Progress |

*Note: The Backend swimlane is currently at its WIP limit.*
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Create a card for 'Update API docs' in the 'To Do' column with high priority.
```

**Response:** 
```
Done! I've created the card for you.

* **Card:** Update API docs
* **Column:** To Do
* **Priority:** High
* **Swimlane:** Documentation
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Move the 'Database Migration' card to 'Done'.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've moved the card for you.

* **Action:** Moved 'Database Migration' to **Done**.
* **WIP Update:** The 'In Progress' column count decreased from 5 to 4.
```

## Capabilities

### Move cards between columns
Shift tasks from one stage to another with a simple command.

### Bulk create cards
Add multiple new tasks to a board at once to save time.

### List all boards
See every board in your account in a single view.

### Update card details
Change the status, priority, or description of an existing task.

### Monitor WIP limits
Check how many tasks are currently in progress to avoid bottlenecks.

### View activity logs
See a history of card movements and board updates.

### Manage board webhooks
Connect your board to other apps using automated webhooks.

## Use Cases

### Sprint Planning
A manager asks the agent to create 10 cards for the 'Frontend' swimlane using create_cards.

### Status Check
A dev asks 'What's in the Review column?' to see current blockers using list_cards.

### Workflow Audit
An ops lead asks for today's activity logs to see who moved the most cards using board activity logs.

### Batch Update
Someone asks to move all cards in 'Testing' to 'Done' at once using move_card.

## Benefits

- Update card statuses instantly using move_card instead of manual dragging.
- Bulk-create tasks with create_cards to save time during sprint planning.
- Track bottlenecks easily by asking your agent about WIP limits.
- Stay organized with swimlanes by using list_cards to see specific categories.
- Automate external triggers by setting up a new board webhook with create_webhook.
- Get a high-level view of team activity by listing board logs and card history.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your project management boards.

1. Subscribe to the KanbanZone MCP on Vinkius.
2. Enter your KanbanZone API Token.
3. Start managing boards from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does KanbanZone MCP help my team?**
It gives your team a way to manage project boards using natural language. Instead of clicking buttons, you can just ask your AI agent to move cards, update statuses, or list tasks.

**Can I use it to manage my Agile sprint?**
Yes, it's perfect for Agile. You can use it to manage sprint boards, track work-in-progress limits, and organize tasks into swimlanes.

**Does it support WIP limits?**
Yes, your agent can check and report on work-in-progress limits for your columns to help keep your team from over-extending.

**Can I create multiple cards at once?**
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to create a batch of cards at once, which is great for quickly setting up new tasks for a sprint.

**How do I connect it to my board?**
You just need to subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and provide your KanbanZone API token. Once that's done, your AI client can start interacting with your boards.

**Can it handle swimlanes?**
Yes, it can browse and manage swimlanes, allowing you to categorize your workflows and see exactly where specific types of work are sitting.

**Can I create and move cards across board columns?**
Yes. Create cards in any column, move them across workflow stages, update details and assignees, and archive completed work.

**How does KanbanZone authentication work?**
KanbanZone uses **HTTP Basic Auth** with the API Token against `integrations.kanbanzone.io/v1`. This differs from the standard Bearer token pattern.

**Can I organize work using swimlanes?**
Yes. Browse and manage swimlanes to categorize cards by project, team, or priority within each board.