How to Use the Hive (Project Management) MCP in LlamaIndex
Index your project data into vector stores using LlamaIndex and query Hive directly.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Hive (Project Management) MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hive (Project Management) to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Build a searchable knowledge base of Hive projects
The `list_projects` tool pulls all active project names and metadata directly into your LlamaIndex pipeline. Your agent indexes this live data into a vector store, making your project directory searchable via semantic queries. Instead of clicking through dashboards, you ask your agent which initiatives overlap and get immediate answers. This setup prevents hallucinations by grounding the agent's responses in actual workspace structures. By combining this tool with `list_workspaces`, the agent maps out your organization's structure and indexes the relationships between different teams and their assigned projects.
Index and query task lists using LlamaIndex
The `list_actions` tool retrieves task details so they can be parsed and indexed for RAG applications. Your agent pulls these action items, converts them into document nodes, and stores them in your local index. You can then query your agent about past blockers or upcoming deadlines using natural language. If the agent needs to verify specific task details, it calls `get_action` to fetch the most up-to-date payload. This ensures your index stays synchronized with real-time updates, preventing outdated task states from polluting your search results.
Organize metadata dynamically using this MCP Server
The `list_labels` tool extracts organizational tags to help categorize your indexed documents. Your agent uses these labels to filter search queries, ensuring that high-priority or department-specific tasks are prioritized during semantic retrieval. When the agent identifies a gap in your documentation, it uses `list_templates` to find standard action formats. It then prepares a structured task outline, ready to be pushed back into your workspace to keep your team's tracking clean and consistent.
Set up Hive (Project Management) MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all Hive (Project Management) MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to Hive (Project Management) tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent Hive (Project Management) data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Hive. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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