How to Use the AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP in Claude

Pull live AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) project data and update task structures directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Connect AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) with Claude Desktop

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Connect your agent to active portfolios without opening another browser tab. You can pull high-level status reports or dig into specific resource assignments right from the chat interface. Your AI client handles the exact API requests based on what you ask. Trigger `list_projects` to see everything currently in flight across the organization. When you need specifics on a troubled initiative, `get_project_details` grabs the exact progress metrics and metadata required to figure out why things are delayed.

Update Task Hierarchies Fast

Project management usually means clicking through endless forms just to add a sub-task. Now you just tell your agent what needs doing and who should do it. The setup handles the exact parent-child relationships automatically. Firing off `create_task` injects a new granular item directly into the correct parent ID structure. You can also run `list_tasks` first to map out the current workload before deciding where the new requirement belongs.

Custom CZQL Queries

Sometimes standard endpoints don't give you the exact cut of data you need for a Monday morning standup. You might need a highly specific join between users, tasks, and custom fields. That is where raw query execution comes in handy. Pass valid Clarizen Query Language to the `run_query` tool to extract exactly what you want. Combine this with `list_users` to cross-reference resource availability against the custom data you just pulled down.

Setup guide

Set up AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under adaptivework-clarizen-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adaptivework-clarizen-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop settings and click on Developer to edit the configuration file. Add the Vinkius endpoint URL as a custom connector. You can also paste the remote URL directly into Claude Web's integrations panel if you prefer the browser.

No, the current tools only support task creation. You can use the `create_task` tool to add items to existing projects. Project creation still requires manual setup in the web interface.

Yes. You can configure the local config file for the desktop app or paste the HTTPS URL into the web interface. Both methods connect to the same underlying MCP server.

The query must use valid CZQL syntax. If the AI client hallucinates standard SQL, the API will reject it. Tell your agent explicitly to format the request as Clarizen Query Language.

Vinkius runs this connection in an ephemeral V8 Isolate sandbox. It only touches the specific project metadata, task names, and user lists you explicitly request. Your proprietary CZQL queries and resource assignments are never logged or stored after the session ends.

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