How do I find my AdaptiveWork API Key?

Log in to AdaptiveWork, go to **Settings** > **Extensions**. You can generate or retrieve your API key from the API section. Make sure your user profile has 'API User' permissions enabled.

CZQL (Clarizen Query Language) is a SQL-like language used to query the AdaptiveWork database. It allows for complex filtering, sorting, and data retrieval across all your entities.

Can I manage multiple project locations?

Yes! Use the `list_projects` tool to view all projects across your entire organizational structure, regardless of their location or department.

AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server for Cursor 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: AdaptiveWork (Clarizen)
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    }
  }
}

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About AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server

Connect your AdaptiveWork (formerly Clarizen) account to your AI agent to unlock enterprise-grade project and portfolio management. From tracking high-level project health to creating granular tasks and managing resource availability, your agent handles complex workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Project Portfolio Management — List and audit active projects, check health statuses, and retrieve executive summaries
Task Orchestration — Create, assign, and update tasks across your project structure to ensure team alignment
Resource Insights — List organization users and check assignments to optimize team capacity
Advanced Querying (CZQL) — Run custom Clarizen Query Language commands to retrieve specific data subsets for reporting
Portfolio Health — Quickly identify project bottlenecks or overdue milestones directly from your chat interface

The AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using AdaptiveWork (Clarizen)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using AdaptiveWork (Clarizen), help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Tools for Cursor (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) to Cursor via MCP:

create_task

You must provide a task name and its parent ID. Add a new granular task to a project or parent task structure in AdaptiveWork

get_project_details

Requires the Project ID. Retrieve detailed metadata and progress metrics for a specific AdaptiveWork project

list_projects

Can filter by state or status in the tool response natively. Retrieve a list of active projects managed within the AdaptiveWork organization

list_tasks

Requires the Project ID. Retrieve the active task list associated with a specific project container ID

list_users

Retrieve the list of active organization users in AdaptiveWork to check resource assignments

run_query

Requires valid CZQL syntax. Execute advanced Clarizen Query Language (CZQL) commands for custom data retrieval

Example Prompts for AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) immediately.

"List all active projects with a 'Critical' health status."

"Create a new task named 'Review Budget' in 'Project Alpha'."

"Run a CZQL query to find all tasks assigned to 'John Doe'."

Troubleshooting AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.