• LIVE DATA
  • TEAM STATS
  • DASHBOARDS
  • HUMAN

How to query performance metrics with your AI

Connect Plecto to your agent to pull live dashboard data. You can ask for specific numbers or team updates without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

How can I query performance metrics with my AI?

Your agent uses Plecto tools to fetch live KPI data, employee stats, and dashboard content. You'll get specific numbers and team progress updates through simple chat commands. Here is how the agent handles your requests.

The outcomes.

What you get from your agent.

The agent turns your Plecto data into direct answers.

LIVE DATA

Instant KPI updates

The agent reads specific widget values. You get the exact numbers currently active on your Plecto boards.

TEAM STATS

Employee performance

The agent pulls individual stats and team progress. You can check how specific people are doing against their goals.

DASHBOARDS

Full board views

The agent can scan entire dashboards. You'll get a summary of all metrics within a specific Plecto board.

HUMAN

Manual dashboard edits

The agent cannot change your data. You still need to use the Plecto interface to edit widgets or update settings.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The agent follows a specific sequence to find and report your metrics.

  1. Find dashboards

    The agent looks through your available Plecto boards to find the right one for your question.

    list_kpi_dashboards

  2. Read widget data

    Once it finds the board, the agent pulls the specific KPI values or widget details you requested.

    get_dashboardlist_widgets

  3. Check employee stats

    If you ask about a person, the agent pulls their specific performance profile.

    get_employee

  4. Verify registration

    The agent checks registration data to ensure it is accessing the correct account context.

    get_registration

Try it

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Starting points

Replace the names in brackets with your actual Plecto dashboard or employee names.

Plecto Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DaHPUTWptB52b29khsDBDNzK2TwBuYdPO0S0NYYx/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 — Plecto capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plecto-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DaHPUTWptB52b29khsDBDNzK2TwBuYdPO0S0NYYx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How the Plecto MCP behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my KPI targets?

    No. The agent can only read data. You must use the Plecto dashboard to change any targets or widget settings.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my dashboards?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It cannot delete or modify any part of your Plecto setup.

  • 03

    Is the data real-time?

    Yes. The agent fetches the current values from your Plecto widgets every time you ask a question.

  • 04

    Can I ask about specific employees?

    Yes. If their data is in your Plecto dashboards, the agent can pull their performance stats.

  • 05

    Does the AI see all my Plecto data?

    The agent only accesses the specific dashboards, widgets, and employee info provided by the tools.

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