# LiquidPlanner Classic MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> LiquidPlanner Classic lets you manage complex projects and predictive schedules directly through your AI client. It syncs with your workspace to handle task assignments, deadline forecasts, and team capacity in real-time. Stop jumping between tabs to see if your team is overbooked; just ask your agent to check the status.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nEK9eG5MA2J6Jy9n7kdUFQhkWyTY70fFa1aYtfMc/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** predictive-scheduling, resource-leveling, task-dependencies, time-tracking, capacity-planning

## Description

Managing a project with shifting priorities usually means spending half your day updating spreadsheets and manually moving tasks around. This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the heavy lifting inside your LiquidPlanner Classic workspace. Instead of clicking through nested folders to see who's overbooked, you can just ask for a status update on a specific milestone. You can have your agent create new tasks with specific dependencies, update priorities on the fly, or pull together a summary of the team's logged hours. It turns your project management from a manual data entry job into a conversation. It's one of the many specialized connectors available in the Vinkius catalog that actually understands the nuance of predictive scheduling. You get a clear picture of your critical path and resource allocation without ever leaving your chat interface.

## Tools

### get_project
Retrieves the full details of a specific project. This gives the agent the context it needs to answer specific questions.

### list_tasks
Lists every task in your workspace. You can use this to get a bird's-eye view of current work.

### create_project
Adds a new project to your workspace. It's the fastest way to start a new initiative via your AI client.

### create_task
Adds a new task to a project or folder. You can specify parent_id to keep your task hierarchy organized.

### get_task
Pulls the specific data for one task. Use it to check the status, estimates, or assigned owner of a single item.

### get_workspace
Pulls the details of a specific workspace or your default setup. It helps the agent understand your overall project environment.

### list_members
Shows everyone in your default workspace. Use this to identify who is available for new assignments.

### list_projects
Provides a full list of projects in your workspace. This is your starting point for high-level project tracking.

### list_workspaces
Shows all available workspaces in your account. This helps you switch context between different departments or clients.

### update_task
Changes the details of an existing task. Use it to adjust priorities, dates, or assignments instantly.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the status of the Platform v2 project?
```

**Response:** 
```
### Platform v2 Project Status

*   **Progress**: 45%
*   **On-time Probability**: 72%
*   **Predicted Schedule**: 
    *   Best Case: Jun 12
    *   Most Likely: Jun 28
    *   Worst Case: Jul 15
*   **Critical Path**: Auth Module $
ightarrow$ API Gateway $
ightarrow$ Load Testing
*   **Alerts**: ⚠️ 3 tasks are currently at risk.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Who is currently overloaded?
```

**Response:** 
```
Based on the workspace members, here is the current capacity:

| Member | Capacity | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Sarah** | 95% | ⚠️ Overloaded |
| **Mike** | 88% | Near Capacity |
| **Lisa** | 80% | Near Capacity |
| **James** | 55% | Available |
| **Ana** | 70% | Available |

James is currently your best candidate for new assignments.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Create a task to update the API docs.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've created the new task for you.

*   **Task**: Update API Documentation
*   **Project**: API Redesign
*   **Assignment**: Mike
*   **Estimates**: Best: 4h / Worst: 8h

It's now nested under the correct project folder.
```

## Capabilities

### Create project milestones
Add new projects and tasks to your workspace to keep your roadmap current.

### Update task priorities
Change estimates and assignments on the fly to reflect shifting team needs.

### Check team capacity
See who is overbooked and who has the bandwidth for new assignments.

### Pull deadline forecasts
Get the best, most likely, and worst case dates for project completion.

### Browse workspace structures
Navigate through your entire organization's project folders and members.

### View logged time
Access real-time data on how much effort the team is actually spending.

## Use Cases

### Identifying project bottlenecks
A PM asks the agent to find the 'Platform v2' project. The agent uses get_project to report the critical path and show which tasks are at risk.

### Checking team bandwidth
A lead wants to know who can help with a new feature. The agent uses list_members to see who is under-allocated and suggests the best fit.

### Rapid project kickoff
An executive needs a new project started for a marketing push. The agent uses create_project to set it up and create_task to add the first three steps.

### Tracking weekly effort
A manager asks for a summary of the week's work. The agent uses list_tasks and gets logged time data to summarize the team's total effort.

## Benefits

- Predict deadlines more accurately by having your agent analyze project milestones with get_project.
- Stop overworking your team by checking real-time capacity with list_members and list_tasks.
- Keep your project hierarchy clean by nesting new items with create_task and parent_id requirements.
- Save time on manual data entry by using create_project to spin up new initiatives instantly.
- Get an instant overview of your entire department's workload by browsing different areas with list_workspaces.
- Monitor real-time progress on the critical path by pulling live data with get_task.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for high-level project planning and resource management.

1. Subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and provide your LiquidPlanner credentials.
2. Connect your specific Workspace ID to authorize the agent.
3. Start asking for project updates or task creations in your AI client.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can LiquidPlanner Classic MCP manage my team's capacity?**
Yes, it pulls real-time data on who is overbooked and who has free bandwidth. You can ask your agent to identify the best person for a new task based on current workloads.

**How does LiquidPlanner Classic help with deadlines?**
It uses predictive scheduling to give you best, most likely, and worst-case dates. Your agent can tell you exactly how a delay in one task affects your final deadline.

**Can I use LiquidPlanner Classic MCP with Cursor?**
Yes, this Connector works with any compatible client, including Cursor, Claude, and Windsurf. You just need to connect your workspace once.

**Does LiquidPlanner Classic MCP handle task dependencies?**
Yes, it tracks the critical path of your projects. Your agent can identify which tasks are blocking others and highlight the most important work.

**Is LiquidPlanner Classic MCP good for large projects?**
It's specifically built for complex project management. It's ideal for large-scale builds where resource leveling and capacity planning are necessary.

**Does it support time tracking?**
Yes, your agent can access logged time and effort data to help you understand how much time your team is actually spending on specific tasks.

**Can I manage tasks with predictive scheduling?**
Yes. Create tasks with best/worst case estimates. LiquidPlanner calculates predictive schedules and deadline probabilities automatically.

**Does LiquidPlanner Classic require three credentials?**
Yes. Requires **Email**, **Password**, and **Workspace ID**. Uses **HTTP Basic Auth** (email:password) against `app.liquidplanner.com/api/workspaces/{id}`.

**Can I track time entries?**
Yes. Access logged time entries per task and team member with effort hours and date ranges.