• FIELD UPDATES
  • ITEM DETAILS
  • DATA SYNC
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to update task attributes with your AI

Connect Infinity to your AI client once. After that, you just tell your agent what to change on your boards.

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Short answer

Can my AI change Infinity task fields?

Yes. Your AI uses the Infinity MCP to read your board structure and write new values directly to specific items. You get a way to manage board data through chat instead of manual clicking.

Where data changes.

Direct board updates.

The AI maps your chat commands to specific board locations.

FIELD UPDATES

Custom field changes

The AI identifies the right custom field and updates the value. This keeps your board data current without manual entry.

ITEM DETAILS

Task property edits

Your agent modifies specific item attributes. This handles everything from status changes to owner assignments.

DATA SYNC

Board structure awareness

The AI checks your board attributes first. It ensures it knows exactly which fields exist before it tries to change anything.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual verification

You decide which updates are correct. The AI performs the technical write, but you control the logic and the final decision.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI follows a specific sequence to ensure it hits the right field on the right item.

  1. Map the board

    The AI looks up the available custom fields and attributes on your Infinity board to understand the schema.

    list_board_attributes

  2. Locate the item

    Your agent finds the specific task or item you want to modify based on your description.

    list_board_attributes

  3. Apply the change

    The AI writes the new value to the specific attribute you requested.

    update_board_item

  4. Confirm success

    The agent verifies the update was successful and tells you the new state of the item.

    update_board_item

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger updates in your chat interface.

Starting points

Replace the board names and field names with your actual Infinity data.

Infinity Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p5QJC30fZntHJlGm3GoBAm7PJOWw5x6FVhPYkxsU/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 — Infinity capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "infinity-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p5QJC30fZntHJlGm3GoBAm7PJOWw5x6FVhPYkxsU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Change the status of the 'Website Redesign' task to 'In Progress' on my Marketing board.

  • Update the 'Priority' field to 'High' for the task named 'Fix Login Bug'.

  • Set the owner of the 'Q4 Planning' item to Sarah on the Operations board.

  • Find the task 'Client Onboarding' and change its due date to next Friday.

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Start here

Connect Infinity once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your board immediately.

Connect Infinity to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete tasks from my board?

    No. This MCP only has tools to list attributes and update items. It cannot delete anything.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my board layout?

    No. The AI can only modify the data within items and the values of existing custom fields.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which field to update?

    It uses the list tool to see all available attributes on your board so it knows exactly what is editable.

  • 04

    Can I use this to create new tasks?

    No. The current tools are limited to updating existing items and reading board attributes.

  • 05

    Will the AI update my board without me seeing?

    The AI performs the action in your chat session. You see the command and the result as it happens.

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