• STATUS
  • FEED
  • LOG
  • HUMAN

How to update project status with your AI

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Short answer

How can I update project status with my AI?

You tell your AI to change a status or post a message, and it executes those actions in Mela. This keeps your project feeds current without you switching tabs. You'll see how the AI handles these updates below.

Where updates land.

The results of your requests.

Your AI directs your commands to specific parts of your project feed.

STATUS

Updated activity states

The AI changes the current status of a project or task. Your feed reflects the new state immediately.

FEED

New text updates

Your AI posts written updates directly to the project feed. This keeps everyone informed through text.

LOG

Activity history

Every status change and message is recorded in the project history. You can track progress through these logs.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If a request is too vague or lacks specific project details, the AI will ask you for clarification before acting.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for an update.

Your AI acts as the interface between your chat and the Mela project data.

  1. Identify the project

    The AI looks through your Mela data to find the specific project or task you mentioned in your chat.

    update_activity_statuspost_message

  2. Change the status

    The AI modifies the current activity state to match your request, such as moving a task to 'Completed'.

    update_activity_status

  3. Post a message

    The AI writes and sends your text update to the project feed so others can see it.

    post_message

  4. Confirm the action

    The AI tells you that the status has changed or the message has been posted.

    post_message

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Mela.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap in your actual project names or specific status names.

Mela Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aSGrPdvhYCao0974HuxeacuzKdJtQ38R2Q0Aa7Lb/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 — Mela capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mela-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aSGrPdvhYCao0974HuxeacuzKdJtQ38R2Q0Aa7Lb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Set the status of the Website Redesign project to In Progress.

  • Post an update to the Mobile App feed saying the API integration is finished.

  • Change the activity status for the Q3 Marketing task to Blocked.

  • Add a message to the Client Onboarding project about the new contract signing.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete project updates?

    No. The AI can only post new messages or update statuses.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide when to change a status?

    No. The AI only changes a status when you explicitly tell it to do so in your chat.

  • 03

    Can I update multiple projects at once?

    You can ask the AI to do this, but it will process each update as a distinct action.

  • 04

    Will the AI post messages without my permission?

    No. The AI only uses the post tool when you request a message or an update.

  • 05

    Can the AI create new projects?

    No. This connection is limited to updating existing statuses and posting messages.

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