• STATUS
  • DATA
  • VIEW
  • HUMAN

How to update Monday.com task statuses with your AI

Connect your AI to Monday.com once. After that, you can manage boards and change task details just by talking to your agent.

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Short answer

Can I update Monday.com columns using AI?

Yes. Your AI can read your boards to find specific items and then change their column values, such as status or priority. You'll get a direct way to manage your workflow without clicking through menus.

Where every update lands.

Task management outcomes

Your AI moves data between these states based on your instructions.

STATUS

Updated task progress

The AI changes status columns to reflect real-world progress. You get an accurate board without manual clicking.

DATA

Modified column values

Text, numbers, or date columns get updated instantly. Your agent handles the data entry for you.

VIEW

Current board state

The AI pulls the latest information from your boards. You always work with the most recent task details.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If a task requires complex logic or a decision the AI can't make, you'll handle that part in the browser.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for an update.

The AI follows a specific sequence to find your data and apply your changes.

  1. Locate the items

    The AI scans your specified board to find the exact tasks you want to change.

    list_board_items

  2. Identify the target

    It looks through the item list to match your request to a specific row.

    list_board_items

  3. Apply the change

    The AI writes the new value to the column you specified.

    update_item_columns

  4. Confirm the update

    The agent verifies the change was successful so you know the board is current.

    list_board_items

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Monday.com.

Starting points

Swap out the board names and column titles for your actual Monday.com setup.

Monday.com Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMJXCV5Dsm9aDlnWVMcY2dS2AxF7MegdqIg9bqDN/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 — Monday.com capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mondaycom-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMJXCV5Dsm9aDlnWVMcY2dS2AxF7MegdqIg9bqDN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Change the status of the 'Website Launch' task to Done in my Marketing board.

  • Find all items in the 'Product Roadmap' board where the priority is High.

  • Update the due date for the 'Client Feedback' item to next Friday.

  • List all items on my 'Project Alpha' board so I can see what's pending.

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Connect Monday.com once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start using these tools in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How the Monday.com MCP behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete items from my board?

    No. The AI can only update existing columns or list items. It cannot delete anything.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my boards?

    The AI only sees the boards you give it access to through the connection.

  • 03

    Can I create new boards with the AI?

    No. This MCP is limited to listing items and updating column values.

  • 04

    Will the AI change my board structure?

    No. The AI can change the values inside a column, but it cannot add or remove columns.

  • 05

    How do I know if an update worked?

    The AI will confirm the action in your chat interface once the tool execution finishes.

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