How to Use the KanbanZone MCP in Claude

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

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file from the settings menu. Add the KanbanZone server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and completely restart the application.

Q: Can Claude Desktop move KanbanZone cards automatically?

Yes. Your agent uses the movecard tool to shift items between columns. You just need to specify which ticket needs to move and its target destination.

Q: What happens if I ask Claude to create multiple tasks?

The agent triggers the createcards tool to generate them in a single batch. It reads your prompt, formats the payload, and drops the new items into your specified board.

Connect Claude Desktop to your KanbanZone boards via this MCP Server to read cards, move tasks, and configure webhooks locally.

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Read and update boards in Claude Desktop

The `list_boards` tool lets your agent pull your active project structures straight into the chat window. When you ask for a status update, Claude runs `list_cards` to grab the exact column placement of every task. You don't have to switch tabs to know what your team is working on right now. Modifying work happens just as fast. You can tell your agent to run `update_card` to change a description or add a new requirement based on your conversation. If you just finished a brainstorming session, use `create_cards` to turn your chat transcript into a batch of new tickets instantly.

Drive state transitions with the MCP Server

The `move_card` tool shifts work across your board columns without manual dragging and dropping. You tell Claude a task is done, and it handles the exact API call to push the item into the review or completion stage. This keeps your physical board state aligned with your actual progress. Managing high-volume updates usually takes hours of clicking. Now you can paste a list of completed ticket numbers and let the agent move them all in seconds. It checks the current state first, then executes the movements sequentially.

Manage event triggers locally

The `create_webhook` tool binds external events to your KanbanZone boards. You can ask Claude to set up a listener that reacts when a card hits a specific column. If an old integration breaks or becomes noisy, you just run `list_webhooks` to find the culprit. Cleaning up stale event listeners prevents API rate limiting. Tell your agent to execute `delete_webhook` for any endpoints you no longer need. This gives you full programmatic control over your board's automation rules directly from your local machine using the MCP protocol.

Setup guide

Set up KanbanZone 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 KanbanZone 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 KanbanZone 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 kanbanzone-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about KanbanZone MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file from the settings menu. Add the KanbanZone server details under the `mcpServers` key, save the file, and completely restart the application.

Yes. Your agent uses the `move_card` tool to shift items between columns. You just need to specify which ticket needs to move and its target destination.

The agent triggers the `create_cards` tool to generate them in a single batch. It reads your prompt, formats the payload, and drops the new items into your specified board.

You can connect it via the Custom Connectors feature in your browser. Just paste the remote HTTPS URL for your hosted KanbanZone instance, authenticate, and start managing boards.

Vinkius isolates your board names, card descriptions, and webhook URLs inside a zero-trust V8 sandbox. The environment spins up just to execute your request and shuts down immediately, leaving no persistent footprint of your proprietary workflows.

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