How to Use the Ellie Planner MCP in Claude

Q: Can I manage multiple task lists with Ellie Planner in Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. The agent uses listlists to see all your active boards and moves items between them according to your instructions. You just tell the agent where a task belongs, and it handles the rest.

Q: Does Ellie Planner support labels inside Claude Desktop?

It does. Your agent runs listlabels to check your existing categorization and then applies those exact tags to any new tasks it creates for you.

Q: Can I delete tasks if my plans change?

You can tell the agent to run deletetask with the specific task ID. It removes the item from your board immediately, keeping your interface clean.

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Build visual timelines inside Claude Desktop

The `create_task` tool lets your agent draft tasks and organize them on your timeline directly from your Claude Desktop chat window. You don't have to jump back and forth between interfaces to map out your week. By feeding your raw notes to Claude Desktop, the agent runs `list_lists` to find the right board and appends the new items instantly. It keeps your planner updated while you focus on the actual work.

Run your daily standup from your desktop

The `list_tasks` tool pulls your active workload so your agent can summarize what needs your attention today inside Claude Desktop. It reads your current lists directly through the desktop app's local transport. When you finish a job, tell Claude Desktop to run `complete_task` to check it off. Your board stays clean without you ever touching a mouse.

Organize messy boards with this MCP Server

The `list_labels` tool inspects your current categorization system to help your agent tag things correctly on your Ellie boards. You won't end up with duplicate tags or orphaned tasks cluttering your view. If a plan changes, your agent uses `update_task` to shift dates or swap labels in bulk inside Claude Desktop. This MCP Server turns Claude Desktop into a command center for your entire Ellie schedule.

Setup guide

Set up Ellie Planner 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 Ellie Planner 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 Ellie Planner 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 ellie-planner-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Ellie Planner MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file and add the Ellie Planner setup to the mcpServers block. This connects the MCP tools directly to your chat window. Save the file and restart your desktop app to see the hammer icon appear.

Yes, you can. The agent uses `list_lists` to see all your active boards and moves items between them according to your instructions. You just tell the agent where a task belongs, and it handles the rest.

It does. Your agent runs `list_labels` to check your existing categorization and then applies those exact tags to any new tasks it creates for you.

You can tell the agent to run `delete_task` with the specific task ID. It removes the item from your board immediately, keeping your interface clean.

The server only accesses your task titles, dates, and labels when executing active tool calls. The MCP protocol ensures your planning data remains sandboxed inside the Vinkius secure execution environment.

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