• AUTOMATED
  • ORGANIZED
  • HUMAN
  • SYNCED

How to create project tasks with your AI

Connect Toggl Plan to your AI client once. From there, you can add items to your timelines through simple chat.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

Can I add tasks to Toggl Plan using AI?

Yes. You can instruct your agent to add new items to specific timelines using workspace and project IDs. You'll see exactly how this works in the breakdown below.

The results.

Where your tasks land.

Your AI handles the data entry so you can stay focused on the work.

AUTOMATED

Direct timeline entry

The AI places new items on your project path based on your chat. You get a populated schedule without manual clicking.

ORGANIZED

Correct project mapping

The AI uses specific IDs to ensure tasks land in the right place. This keeps your different workspaces separated.

HUMAN

Final review

You decide when a task is ready to be sent. The AI waits for your signal before finalizing the entry.

SYNCED

Live updates

Once the AI finishes the command, the task shows up in Toggl Plan immediately. Your timeline stays current.

The workflow

What your AI does when the task arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your conversation and your project data.

  1. Find the project

    The AI looks through your available workspaces to find the correct project ID.

    list_workspace_projects

  2. Identify details

    Your agent pulls the task name and timing from your message.

    list_workspace_projects

  3. Create the task

    The AI sends the task data to the specific timeline you requested.

    create_timeline_task

  4. Confirm completion

    The AI verifies the item was added and lets you know it's done.

    create_timeline_task

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Toggl Plan tools.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual workspace and project names.

Toggl Plan Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wsibxnInC3Ez3ZzIhtmHmzY6LSX7oWrsbHLveoWS/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 — Toggl Plan capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "toggl-plan-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wsibxnInC3Ez3ZzIhtmHmzY6LSX7oWrsbHLveoWS/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Add a task called 'Design Review' to project [Project Name] in workspace [Workspace Name].

  • Create a new timeline item for 'Client Onboarding' in the [Project Name] project.

  • I need to add 'Bug Fixes' to my [Project Name] timeline in workspace [Workspace Name].

  • Put a task for 'Marketing Sync' on the [Project Name] project timeline.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Toggl Plan once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can find the full list of capabilities on the Connector page.

Connect Toggl Plan to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete tasks from my timeline?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to list projects and create new tasks.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the color of a task?

    No. The AI only has the ability to create new items on the timeline.

  • 03

    Do I need to find the Project ID myself?

    No. The AI can find the correct project for you by looking through your workspaces.

  • 04

    Will the AI create tasks in the wrong project?

    The AI uses the project IDs you provide or finds them via the workspace list to ensure it hits the right timeline.

  • 05

    Can the AI move existing tasks to different dates?

    No. The AI can only create new items, not modify existing ones.

  • More questions about Toggl Plan? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Toggl Plan Connector can do

Connect Toggl Plan to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more