Can I create and move cards across board columns?

Yes. Create new cards in any column, move them across workflow stages, update details, and archive completed cards. Track card history and activity.

Does KanbanTool require a subdomain?

Yes. Each KanbanTool account has a unique subdomain (e.g., `your-team`). Provide the subdomain and API Token. Bearer token against `https://{subdomain}.kanbantool.com/api/v3`.

Can I monitor WIP limits and identify bottlenecks?

Yes. Track how many cards are in each column relative to WIP limits. Identify bottleneck columns where work is accumulating beyond limits.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

KanbanTool MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 10 tools to Archive Task Card, Create Task Card, Get Board Details, and more

Name: KanbanTool
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add KanbanTool as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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

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About KanbanTool MCP Server

Connect your KanbanTool account to any AI agent and manage kanban boards through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers KanbanTool as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where KanbanTool data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Board Management — List all boards, inspect layouts, and configure columns
Task Management — Create, move, update, and archive cards across columns
Workflow Tracking — Monitor cards across workflow stages (To Do, In Progress, Done)
Team Collaboration — Assign cards to team members and track workload
WIP Monitoring — Track work-in-progress limits and bottlenecks
Activity History — View card activity and changelog

The KanbanTool MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 KanbanTool tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to KanbanTool through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning kanban, agile, workflow-automation, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

archive_task_card

Archive a task card

create_task_card

Add a new card to a board

get_board_details

Get metadata and tasks for a board

get_task_details

Get details for a task

get_user_profile

Get current user profile

list_board_tasks

List tasks on a board

list_boards

List your Kanban boards

list_shared_links

List shared board links

list_task_activities

List history for a task

update_task_details

Modify an existing task

Connect KanbanTool to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire KanbanTool into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using KanbanTool

Ask Claude: "Using KanbanTool, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the KanbanTool MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with KanbanTool through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using KanbanTool tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

KanbanTool + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the KanbanTool MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed KanbanTool tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query KanbanTool nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe KanbanTool outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query KanbanTool status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for KanbanTool in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with KanbanTool immediately.

"Show all boards and the cards in the 'Sprint Board' by column."

"Create a new card 'Implement OAuth' in To Do and move 'API Rate Limiting' to Done."

"Show team workload and all cards assigned to Sarah."

Troubleshooting KanbanTool MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting KanbanTool to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

KanbanTool + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating KanbanTool MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.