• STATUS
  • DETAILS
  • OVERVIEW
  • HUMAN

How to check goal status with your AI client

Connect Beeminder to your AI client once. After that, you can check your progress or goal details just by asking.

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Short answer

How can I see my Beeminder progress in chat?

You can ask your AI to list your active goals or check the status and color of a specific goal. It pulls the data directly from your Beeminder account so you don't have to open the dashboard. You'll see exactly how your road colors look and where you stand.

Your outcomes.

Where your data lands.

Your AI handles the data fetching so you can focus on your habits.

STATUS

Check road colors

The AI looks up your status to tell you if you're on track or falling behind. You get an immediate update on your current color.

DETAILS

Get goal specifics

Ask for the fine details of a specific goal. Your agent pulls the exact parameters and targets you set.

OVERVIEW

List all goals

Get a bird's-eye view of everything you're working on. The AI pulls a list of all your active Beeminder goals.

HUMAN

Adjust your goals

The AI can read your data but it cannot change your goals or settings. You still need to use the Beeminder site to make any edits.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Beeminder account.

  1. Identify your goals

    When you ask for an overview, the AI finds all your active targets.

    list_goals

  2. Fetch specific data

    If you ask about a particular habit, the AI pulls that specific goal's information.

    get_goal

  3. Check your standing

    The AI checks your current progress against your targets to see your color status.

    get_goal_status

  4. Report back

    The AI translates the raw data into a plain English update for you.

    get_goal_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the goal names for your actual Beeminder goal names.

Beeminder Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jzJfNG3DOGruHZZEsEQmzldM9bnp2TU8B3qCHYtq/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Beeminder capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "beeminder-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jzJfNG3DOGruHZZEsEQmzldM9bnp2TU8B3qCHYtq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • What is the status of my 'Run 5k' goal?

  • List all my Beeminder goals.

  • Show me the color status for my 'No Sugar' goal.

  • Give me the details for my 'Read Books' goal.

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Start here

Connect Beeminder once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted, and you'll be ready to chat with your data immediately.

Connect Beeminder to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my Beeminder goals?

    No. The AI can only read your goal data. You must use the Beeminder website or app to change any settings or targets.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes. Any MCP-compatible client will work once you've connected the Beeminder MCP through Vinkius.

  • 03

    Does the AI know my Beeminder password?

    No. Your credentials are encrypted and handled securely. The AI only uses the tools provided to fetch your data.

  • 04

    Can the AI add new goals for me?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to list, get, and check the status of existing goals.

  • 05

    Will the AI notify me when I'm off track?

    The AI won't proactively message you. You have to ask it for a status update to see if you're falling behind.

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