• MEDIA
  • CHAT
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve task media and comments with your AI

Connect Fieldwire to your AI client once. After that, you can ask for specific photos or chat history tied to any site issue.

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Short answer

How do I get photos and comments from Fieldwire tasks using AI?

Your AI uses Fieldwire tools to find specific tasks and then pulls the media or discussion bubbles attached to them. You get the exact photos and chat logs you need by just asking. This breakdown shows you how the data flows from the field to your chat.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of your request.

The AI organizes what it finds into these specific results.

MEDIA

Photo retrieval

The AI finds the specific images uploaded to a task. You get a direct view of the site condition described in the issue.

CHAT

Discussion threads

The AI pulls the conversation history from task bubbles. You see exactly what the crew discussed regarding a specific problem.

LISTS

Task summaries

The AI scans your task list to find the right issue first. You get a filtered view of relevant work items.

HUMAN

Manual review

The AI identifies when a task lacks the specific media or comments you asked for. You decide if you need to check Fieldwire manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for task details.

The AI moves from broad task lists to specific conversation bubbles.

  1. Locate the task

    The AI scans your Fieldwire project to find the specific task you mentioned.

    list_tasks

  2. Find the discussion

    Once the task is identified, the AI looks for any comments or media attached to it.

    list_task_bubbles

  3. Extract the content

    The AI reads the text in the bubbles and identifies any photo links provided.

    list_task_bubbles

  4. Present the findings

    The AI delivers the requested photos and chat logs directly into your conversation.

    list_task_bubbles

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual Fieldwire task names or issue descriptions.

Fieldwire Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_l9rmEceVm2by3R7GVOCRERnA2llFmK14lhQFmhWr/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 — Fieldwire capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "fieldwire-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_l9rmEceVm2by3R7GVOCRERnA2llFmK14lhQFmhWr/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me the photos attached to the 'Broken HVAC' task.

  • What are the latest comments on the 'Electrical Inspection' issue?

  • Find the task regarding 'Foundation Crack' and list all the discussion bubbles.

  • Get the media from the task labeled 'Roof Leak' so I can see the damage.

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Start here

Connect Fieldwire once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can immediately start asking questions about your field data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI upload new photos to Fieldwire?

    No. This MCP only reads existing task data and bubbles.

  • 02

    Can the AI reply to a comment thread?

    No. The AI can only retrieve and read the comments that are already there.

  • 03

    Does the AI see every task in my project?

    Yes, it uses the task list tool to see the tasks available in the connected project.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete a task or a photo?

    No. The AI has no capability to delete or modify your Fieldwire data.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which task I am talking about?

    It uses the task list to match your description to a real task ID in Fieldwire.

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