How to Use the KanbanTool MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the KanbanTool MCP server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file from the developer settings. Add the server command to your mcpServers object, save the file, and restart the application.

Q: How does KanbanTool and Claude Desktop handle my data privacy?

The server transmits task descriptions, user profiles via getuserprofile, and board metadata. Claude processes these strings strictly in memory during your active session and discards them when the chat ends.

Manage your physical boards and task cycles straight from Claude Desktop.

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Read KanbanTool boards inside Claude Desktop

Your active project structures pull directly into the chat window using the `get_board_details` and `list_boards` tools. You ask your agent for a status update, and it grabs the exact column names, WIP limits, and task counts. You don't have to open a new browser tab to see what your team is doing. Digging into specific assignments requires the `list_board_tasks` tool to fetch card data. When you need to know who owns a bottleneck, your AI client fetches the raw data and formats it into a clean summary. It gives you the facts without the visual noise.

Push updates to active cards

New assignments write directly into your workflow via the `create_task_card` tool the second you finish a brainstorming session. Your agent takes your meeting notes, extracts the action items, and generates the cards in the correct columns. You skip the manual data entry entirely. Existing work modifies easily when your agent calls `update_task_details`. If a deadline shifts or a description needs more context, you just tell Claude to update the card. The MCP integration handles the API request in the background.

Track activity and clean up MCP Server clutter

Complete audit trails for specific cards expose themselves through the `list_task_activities` tool. You'll see exactly when a task moved from the backlog to active development, which helps you spot process delays. The data tells you where work actually stalls. Old tasks disappear from your view when the agent triggers the `archive_task_card` operation. Once a feature ships, your agent removes the card from the active board view. This keeps your daily workspace focused on what actually matters today.

Setup guide

Set up KanbanTool 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 KanbanTool 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 KanbanTool 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 kanbantool-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about KanbanTool MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file from the developer settings. Add the server command to your `mcpServers` object, save the file, and restart the application.

Yes. You paste the remote HTTPS URL for the server into the Custom Connectors section under your integration settings. The tools will appear in your browser sessions immediately.

Both operating systems support local tool execution. The configuration file lives in Application Support on macOS and AppData on Windows.

Your agent executes the specific tool you requested, like reading a board or moving a card. It waits for the JSON response and then formats that data into your conversation.

The server transmits task descriptions, user profiles via `get_user_profile`, and board metadata. Claude processes these strings strictly in memory during your active session and discards them when the chat ends.

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