How to Use the zipBoard MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use zipBoard with Claude Desktop for project oversight?

You can have your agent run listprojects through the Claude Desktop tool. It pulls a list of all available boards, letting you see the entire scope of work in one go.

Q: Can I create a new task on zipBoard using Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Just ask your agent to run createtask and provide the necessary details. It handles logging that issue onto the board for you.

Q: Is it easy to manage multiple boards with zipBoard and Claude Desktop?

Yeah, because you can run listprojects. Your agent gets a comprehensive list of all existing boards, so you don't have to guess which one the data is on.

Q: If I need org info, what specific data type does zipBoard touch with Claude Desktop?

The server touches organizational details when you run getorganization. This provides high-level context about the team structure and ownership of the work.

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List all zipBoard projects with Claude Desktop

Need to know what's in the board? Use `list_projects` to get a full list of every project you have set up. This gives your agent immediate visibility into the scope of work. You can also pull details on specific files and URLs using `list_files`. It makes sense for Claude Desktop to give you quick access to all that context without leaving the chat window.

Create new projects or tasks with Claude Desktop

Starting a new initiative? You can tell your agent to run `create_project`, passing in structured JSON data. It handles setting up the container for all your future work. If you just need an issue logged, use `create_task` to generate a brand-new task or bug report directly on the board.

Check organization details using MCP Server

Want context about who owns this work? Call `get_organization` to fetch all the relevant organizational data. This ensures your agent knows exactly which group is responsible for the project. It's also simple to get a list of current tasks (`list_tasks`) or grab details on projects using `list_projects`. The MCP Server makes pulling this background info straightforward.

Setup guide

Set up zipBoard 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 zipBoard 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 zipBoard 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 zipboard-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about zipBoard MCP in Claude Desktop

You can have your agent run `list_projects` through the Claude Desktop tool. It pulls a list of all available boards, letting you see the entire scope of work in one go.

Absolutely. Just ask your agent to run `create_task` and provide the necessary details. It handles logging that issue onto the board for you.

The MCP Server lets you work across projects, files, tasks, and organizational details. You can list everything using `list_files` or get the overall context via `get_organization`.

Yeah, because you can run `list_projects`. Your agent gets a comprehensive list of all existing boards, so you don't have to guess which one the data is on.

The server touches organizational details when you run `get_organization`. This provides high-level context about the team structure and ownership of the work.

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