How to Use the Monday.com MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the Monday.com MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Provide your Vinkius token to authenticate, restart the app, and you will see the tools ready to use.

Q: Can Claude Desktop read my entire workspace structure?

Yes, the MCP client uses listworkspaces and listboards to navigate your project containers. It only accesses the boards and workspaces that your API token has explicit permission to view.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle column validation when updating Monday.com?

The client calls getboardschema to inspect column types before writing data. This step ensures that when it runs updateitemcolumns, the payload matches the exact text, number, or status requirements of your board.

Q: Can I post comments to Monday.com items using Claude Desktop?

You can write directly to item updates using the postitemupdate tool. This lets your local agent document conversational context or upload summaries straight to the relevant row.

Update Monday.com boards and log comments directly from your Claude Desktop chat interface without leaving your workspace.

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Edit Monday.com boards directly from Claude Desktop

The `list_boards` tool lets Claude Desktop fetch your current workspace boards so you can find the exact tracker you need. You don't have to keep a browser tab open just to check status updates or find group IDs. Once you pinpoint the board, your local Claude Desktop agent uses `get_board_schema` to map out the columns. This prevents formatting errors before you push any data changes.

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The `create_new_item` tool inserts new rows into your project boards without requiring manual data entry. Claude Desktop formats the column values as JSON payloads automatically, preventing schema mismatches. When task details change, the client calls `update_item_columns` to modify specific cells. You get instant updates on your visual boards while keeping your eyes on the chat window.

Post updates and clean up stale tasks

The `post_item_update` tool adds comments directly to specific rows, allowing Claude Desktop to document engineering decisions right on the board. Team members see these updates instantly inside Monday.com. To keep boards organized, the client uses `remove_item` to delete completed or redundant rows. This keeps your team workspaces clean and focused on active sprints.

Setup guide

Set up Monday.com 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 Monday.com 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 Monday.com 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 mondaycom-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Monday.com MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Provide your Vinkius token to authenticate, restart the app, and you will see the tools ready to use.

Yes, the MCP client uses `list_workspaces` and `list_boards` to navigate your project containers. It only accesses the boards and workspaces that your API token has explicit permission to view.

The client calls `get_board_schema` to inspect column types before writing data. This step ensures that when it runs `update_item_columns`, the payload matches the exact text, number, or status requirements of your board.

You can write directly to item updates using the `post_item_update` tool. This lets your local agent document conversational context or upload summaries straight to the relevant row.

Your board values, item updates, and user profiles remain secure because the MCP Server runs in an ephemeral, zero-trust V8 sandbox. No data is stored on Vinkius servers, and your token is encrypted.

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