# Sally MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Sally MCP connects your project management data to your AI agent. It lets you create tasks, check project status, and pull timesheet reports using natural language. It's built for teams who need to manage project velocity without jumping between tabs.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PDuptBCujMjOAUglJrRiTIVCFqhtxbzx12pa6e2d/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** task-management, kanban, api-first, agentic-workflows, sally

## Description

Connect your Sally instance to your AI agent and take full control of your project management through natural conversation. Instead of clicking through multiple menus or manually updating statuses, you can now manage your entire workflow from a single chat interface. You can set up new projects, create tasks with specific priorities, and add comments to keep your team in the loop. It handles the heavy lifting of data entry so you can focus on the actual work. You can check project velocity or pull timesheet reports for billing without the friction of a heavy UI. Because it's hosted on Vinkius, you can get it running in minutes and start managing your workspace immediately. It's about getting the information you need to make decisions without the friction of a heavy UI.

## Tools

### get_board
Pull the aggregated Kanban board view. This shows you how tasks are organized across different columns.

### create_project
Create a new project in your workspace. This lets you set up new work streams quickly.

### get_profile
Retrieve your authenticated user profile. This is useful for checking your current permissions.

### get_project
Get the full details of a specific project. Use this to see all metadata for a single work stream.

### get_task
Pull every detail for a specific task. This helps you see the full history and status of an item.

### list_projects
See every project in your workspace at once. This gives you a high-level overview of all active work.

### list_tasks
List all tasks with an optional filter for a specific project. This helps you drill down into specific workloads.

### get_timesheet_report
Pull a report of tracked hours and billing data. Use this to see how much time was spent on a project.

### update_task
Change the details of an existing task. You can modify only the specific fields you need to update.

### create_task
Make a new task with a priority level from P1 to P4. You can also add labels and statuses.

### check_sally_health
Verify if your Sally instance is online. This is the quickest way to check your connection status.

### add_comment
Post a comment to a task for the whole team to see. This is perfect for quick status updates.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the status of our API Redesign project?
```

**Response:** 
```
Here is the current status for the API Redesign project:

| Column | Task Count |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Backlog** | 3 |
| **In Progress** | 4 |
| **In Review** | 2 |
| **Done** | 3 |

Would you like to see the specific tasks in any of these columns?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Create a P2 task for 'Fix login bug' in the 'Mobile App' project.
```

**Response:** 
```
Done! I've created the task **Fix login bug** in the **Mobile App** project with **P2** priority. The new task ID is `task_9921`.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Can you show me the timesheet report for the 'Website Overhaul'?
```

**Response:** 
```
Here is the timesheet report for **Website Overhaul**:

* **Total Hours:** 124.5
* **Billing Status:** Active
* **Top Contributor:** Sarah J. (42 hours)

Would you like me to break this down by team member?
```

## Capabilities

### Create new projects
Start new work streams with full metadata in your workspace.

### Add tasks with priorities
Create tasks with P1-P4 priority levels and custom labels.

### Post team comments
Add status updates and notes to any task for your team to see.

### View Kanban boards
Get an aggregated view of tasks organized by status columns.

### Pull timesheet reports
Access tracked hours and billing information for projects.

### Verify permissions
Check your authenticated identity and workspace access rights.

## Use Cases

### Instant status updates
A manager asks for the current status of the 'API Redesign' project and the agent pulls the Kanban board using get_board.

### Hands-free task creation
A developer says 'Create a P1 task for auth middleware' and the agent adds it to the correct project using create_task.

### Rapid billing review
An ops lead asks for the last month's timesheet report to check project costs using get_timesheet_report.

### Quick team collaboration
A team member adds a comment to a task to flag a blocker using add_comment without opening the Sally app.

## Benefits

- Stop manual data entry by using create_task to set priorities and labels automatically.
- Get instant visibility into project velocity by pulling the Kanban board via get_board.
- Track accurate billing with get_timesheet_report to see exactly how hours are distributed.
- Keep the team aligned by posting quick updates with add_comment without leaving your chat.
- Verify your access levels instantly using get_profile to ensure you have the right permissions.
- Organize your workspace faster by using list_projects to see every active work stream at a glance.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a voice-controlled interface for your project management data.

1. Subscribe to the Sally MCP on Vinkius.
2. Enter your Sally API key, instance URL, and workspace slug.
3. Ask your AI client to list projects, create tasks, or pull reports.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What can the Sally MCP do for my team?**
It lets your team manage projects, track tasks with priorities, and pull timesheet reports using natural language commands.

**Can I use the Sally MCP to create tasks with priorities?**
Yes, you can create tasks and assign them a priority level from P1 to P4 automatically.

**Does the Sally MCP support Kanban boards?**
It can pull the aggregated Kanban board view to show you how tasks are organized across different status columns.

**How does the Sally MCP handle timesheets?**
It pulls reports of tracked hours and billing information for your specific projects or the entire workspace.

**Can I check my permissions with the Sally MCP?**
Yes, you can verify your authenticated identity and workspace permissions through the agent.

**Is the Sally MCP good for project managers?**
It's designed for project managers who want to monitor project velocity and manage tasks without switching apps constantly.

**How do I connect the Sally MCP to my AI client?**
You just need to subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and enter your Sally API key, instance URL, and workspace slug.

**Can I create a task with priority, labels, and status in one step?**
Yes! Use `create_task` with the project ID, title, priority (P1-P4), status name, and comma-separated labels. The task is created instantly with all metadata.

**How do I view my Kanban board from the AI agent?**
Use `get_board` to retrieve the aggregated board data. Optionally pass a project ID to scope it to a specific project. Tasks are grouped by their status columns.

**Does Sally require a hosted instance or cloud account?**
Sally is a self-hosted, API-first project management system. You need your own Sally instance URL, an API key (atpm_ prefix), and your workspace slug to connect.