• NEW
  • AUDIT
  • SYNC
  • HUMAN

How to log bugs and track defects with your AI

Connect TAPD to your AI client to manage your defect lifecycle through chat. You'll move from identifying issues to updating your workspace without leaving your conversation.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to manage bugs in TAPD?

Your AI client uses specific tools to pull existing bug lists and submit new defect reports directly into your TAPD workspaces. You'll get immediate updates to your project tracking through the following breakdown.

Where your data lands.

Defect management outcomes.

The AI maps your chat commands to specific actions in your TAPD environment.

NEW

Instant defect logging

When you describe a new issue, the AI uses create_bug to write it into your workspace. You get a new record without manual form filling.

AUDIT

Backlog reviews

The AI uses list_bugs to pull your current defect list. You can then ask questions about the status or priority of existing issues.

SYNC

Real-time workspace updates

Every command you give results in a direct change to your TAPD project. Your bug lists stay current as you talk to your agent.

HUMAN

Manual triage

The AI handles the data entry and retrieval. You still decide which bugs are high priority and how they should be categorized.

The workflow

What your AI does when a bug is reported.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and the TAPD database.

  1. Fetch the backlog

    The AI pulls your current list of defects so it has context on what is already being worked on.

    list_bugs

  2. Analyze the issue

    Your agent compares the new problem you described against the existing list to prevent duplicates.

    list_bugs

  3. Submit the defect

    Once you confirm the details, the AI writes the new bug into your TAPD workspace.

    create_bug

  4. Verify the entry

    The AI checks the workspace again to ensure the new record was successfully created.

    list_bugs

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in TAPD.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your specific project names or bug descriptions.

TAPD Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zGinuAQffcsKEcYGQawYgtP79rUfbpCuWRkgAgun/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 — TAPD capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tapd-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zGinuAQffcsKEcYGQawYgtP79rUfbpCuWRkgAgun/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all the open bugs in my 'Mobile App' project.

  • Create a new bug in the 'Web Portal' workspace for a login timeout error.

  • Show me the most recent defects reported in the 'API Integration' project.

  • Check the 'Core Engine' workspace for any bugs marked as high priority.

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  • Cursor
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  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect TAPD once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start managing bugs in any MCP-compatible client.

Connect TAPD to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete bugs for me?

    No. The AI only has tools to list and create bugs. Deleting or modifying existing records must be done by you in TAPD.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my TAPD projects?

    The AI can see any project you have permission to access through the tools provided.

  • 03

    Can I change the priority of a bug through chat?

    No. The current tools only allow for listing and creating bugs. You'll need to update priorities directly in TAPD.

  • 04

    Will the AI create duplicate bugs?

    The AI doesn't automatically prevent duplicates, but you can ask it to list existing bugs first to check for them.

  • 05

    Do I need to stay in the chat to finish a bug report?

    No. Once the AI executes the command, the bug is live in TAPD. You can continue your work elsewhere.

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