# Tower MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Tower helps you manage projects and team tasks through your AI client. It lets your agent handle the busy work of updating statuses, listing active projects, and monitoring team discussions so you don't have to keep switching tabs.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cta1BnKn1fDNBCEhq4aK2W03OIWLdRNqsmDVQ1WB/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** team-collaboration, task-assignment, project-tracking, discussion-threads, workflow-management, team-productivity

## Description

Tower helps you manage projects and team tasks through your AI client. It lets your agent handle the busy work of updating statuses, listing active projects, and monitoring team discussions so you don't have to keep switching tabs. Instead of jumping between different tabs to see who's doing what, you can just ask your agent to get the status of a project or create a new task on the fly. This Connector connects your AI to the Tower platform, turning your project board into a conversational workspace. You can have your agent pull up the latest team discussions or find specific document folders without leaving your current window. It's about taking the manual data entry out of project management. Since Vinkius makes it easy to manage dozens of these connections in one place, you can keep your workspace tidy while your agent handles the heavy lifting of keeping everyone aligned. You get a clear view of your team's progress without the friction of navigating a complex UI. It turns your project board into an interactive conversation where your agent does the digging and you do the deciding. This means you can focus on high-level strategy while the agent handles the granular details of task assignment and status tracking. Whether you are overseeing a small creative sprint or a massive corporate rollout, you get a direct line to your project data.

## Tools

### create_task
Create a new Tower task. This adds a specific work item to a project with a title and description.

### get_project
Get project details. This pulls the high-level information and scope for a specific workspace.

### get_task_details
Get task details. This retrieves the specific status, description, and owner for a single task.

### list_discussions
List project discussions. This shows you all the active conversation threads within a project.

### list_doc_folders
List document folders. This shows the shared resource folders available within your project.

### list_tasks
List tasks in a project. This provides a complete list of every task currently in a specific project.

### list_projects
List all Tower projects. This gives you a full list of every project you can access.

### list_teams
List available teams. This shows the different team structures within your organization.

### list_members
List team members. This shows all the people who are part of your specific team.

### update_task
Update an existing Tower task. This changes the status or details of a task already on your board.

## Prompt Examples

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

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled the latest data for the **Website Redesign** project. Here is the current status:

| Task | Owner | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Fix Header Bug | Sarah | **In Progress** |
| Update Color Palette | Mike | **Done** |
| API Integration | Alex | **To Do** |

There are also 3 active discussions in the project threads regarding the API layout.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Create a task for the dev team to fix the login bug in the API project.
```

**Response:** 
```
Done! I've created the following task:

*   **Project:** API Project
*   **Task:** Fix the login bug
*   **Description:** Investigate and resolve the intermittent 500 error on the login endpoint.
*   **Assignee:** Dev Team

Would you like me to assign this to a specific person?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Who is currently on the design team and what projects are they on?
```

**Response:** 
```
The **Design Team** currently includes:

*   **Sarah Jenkins** (Lead Designer)
*   **Mike Ross** (UI Designer)
*   **Elena Rodriguez** (Graphic Artist)

They are currently collaborating on the following projects:
*   Website Redesign
*   Mobile App Mockups
*   Brand Identity Refresh
```

## Capabilities

### Create new tasks
Add new work items to your project with descriptions and assigned owners.

### Update task statuses
Change the progress or details of an existing task instantly.

### List all active projects
Get a high-level view of every project you have access to.

### Browse team discussions
View the latest threads and topics from your project conversations.

### Identify team members
See who is on your team and who is available for new assignments.

### Access document folders
Locate shared resources and project folders within your workspace.

## Use Cases

### The Status Update
A manager asks 'What's the status of the Website Redesign project?' and the agent uses `list_tasks` and `get_task_details` to give a summary of what's done.

### The Quick Task
A designer says 'Add a task to the website project to fix the header bug' and the agent uses `create_task` to add it to the board immediately.

### The Team Check
An ops lead asks 'Who is on the marketing team?' and the agent uses `list_teams` and `list_members` to provide the current roster.

### The Discussion Catch-up
A developer asks 'What's being said about the login bug?' and the agent uses `list_discussions` to find the relevant thread and summarize the talk.

## Benefits

- Stop manual data entry by using `create_task` to add work to your board instantly. You can describe the work and assign it to the right person in one go.
- Keep a pulse on progress by using `list_tasks` and `get_task_details` to see exactly what's moving. Your agent can summarize the status of any project.
- Stay in the loop without clicking through threads by using `list_discussions`. Your agent can pull the latest updates into your current conversation.
- Organize your resources better by using `list_doc_folders`. You can find shared files and project assets without hunting through folders.
- Manage team structure easily with `list_members` and `list_teams`. This helps you see who is available and which groups are active.
- Get a bird's-eye view of your work by using `list_projects`. You can see every active workspace you're responsible for in one list.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get to manage your entire project board using only natural language.

1. Subscribe to the Tower MCP on Vinkius.
2. Enter your Tower Access Token into your AI client settings.
3. Ask your agent to list projects, create tasks, or check discussions.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use Tower MCP to manage my team's daily tasks?**
Yes, you can use it to create, update, and list tasks for your team directly through your AI client. It handles the heavy lifting of task management so you don't have to manually update the board.

**How does Tower MCP help with project tracking?**
It lets your agent fetch project details and list all tasks so you can see the big picture without manual searching. You can get summaries of what's done and what's left to do with a simple question.

**Can my AI agent see our team discussions?**
Yes, the Connector allows your agent to browse project discussions and topics to keep you updated on team talk. You can ask your agent to find specific threads or summarize recent updates.

**Does Tower MCP support assigning tasks to specific people?**
Yes, you can use the tools to set descriptions and assignees for new work items. This makes it easy to delegate work through your AI assistant.

**Can I use it to find project documents?**
You can use it to list the document folders within your projects to quickly locate shared resources. It helps you find where files are stored without digging through folders.

**Is Tower MCP good for large-scale project management?**
It works well for overseeing multiple project workflows and team structures through a single AI interface. It's designed to help you manage complex team alignments efficiently.

**How do I obtain a Tower Access Token?**
Log in to your Tower account, go to the [App Center](https://tower.im/oauth/tokens), and generate a new Personal Access Token. Make sure to copy it immediately.

**Can I see team discussions through this server?**
Yes. Use the `list_discussions` tool with a project ID to retrieve the list of recent topics and discussions shared within that project.

**Is it possible to manage multiple teams?**
Yes. You can use `list_teams` to see all teams you are a part of and then use the team IDs to list members or access specific projects associated with those teams.