How to Use the Ellie Planner MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I use Ellie Planner with Claude Code in a shell script?

Yes. You can wrap the agent in a bash script to trigger createtask whenever a specific server event occurs.

Q: Does Claude Code support filtering Ellie Planner tasks?

The agent queries listtasks and parses the JSON response natively. You can instruct it to return only high-priority items or tasks due today.

Manage Ellie Planner tasks straight from your terminal using Claude Code and this MCP Server.

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Setup Ellie Planner with Claude Code

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Query sprints from the command line

The `list_tasks` tool dumps your active project queue straight to standard output. Claude Code fetches the board state during your morning routine. You check what is due without opening a web browser. You can pipe this data into other scripts. The agent reads `list_lists` to find specific project buckets, filtering out the noise. It gives you the raw data you need to prioritize your day.

Script your ticket creation

The `create_task` operation hooks directly into your CI/CD pipeline. When a deployment fails, Claude Code catches the error and generates a bug report in your tracker automatically. It handles cleanup just as fast. The `delete_task` tool wipes out duplicate tickets generated by noisy monitoring alerts. Your board stays completely clean.

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The `complete_task` tool closes issues the second a GitHub Action finishes successfully. You run your test suite, and the agent resolves the associated ticket in the background. No manual status updates required. If a cron job hits a rate limit, the agent uses `update_task` to push the due date back. It manages the project timeline autonomously from your server environment.

Setup guide

Set up Ellie Planner MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see ellie-planner-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Ellie Planner transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Ellie Planner tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http ellie-planner-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Ellie Planner MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ellie-planner-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ellie Planner MCP in Claude Code

Run the add command with the HTTP transport flag and the MCP server URL. Make sure all flags come before the server name. Verify the installation with the list command.

Yes. You can wrap the agent in a bash script to trigger `create_task` whenever a specific server event occurs.

The agent queries `list_tasks` and parses the JSON response natively. You can instruct it to return only high-priority items or tasks due today.

It thrives there. The agent executes operations without any graphical interface, making it perfect for automated backend workflows.

The MCP integration only touches task IDs, text payloads, and timestamps. Vinkius manages the endpoint through an ephemeral sandbox. Your API keys remain strictly on your host machine.

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