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How to create and update tasks with your AI

Connect Workast to your AI client once. After that, you handle your entire task list through conversation.

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Short answer

Can I manage Workast tasks through my AI?

Yes. Your AI uses Workast tools to build new tasks, change their status, or pull details on existing ones. You get a direct line to your task list without leaving your chat window.

Task outcomes

Where your tasks land.

The AI handles the data entry so you can focus on the work.

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Instant task creation

Your AI builds a new entry in Workast based on your chat. You don't have to click through menus to log a new item.

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Real-time status updates

Tell your AI to change a task's priority or completion status. The changes sync immediately to your Workast board.

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Quick task lookups

Ask for details on a specific task. Your AI pulls the current description and status so you stay informed.

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Manual oversight

You still control the high-level planning. The AI handles the data entry and updates, but you decide what needs to be done.

The workflow

What your AI does when a task arrives.

The AI acts as your hands inside Workast.

  1. Log the work

    When you describe a new requirement, the AI converts your words into a structured task entry.

    create_task

  2. Fetch details

    If you need to know what's happening with a specific item, the AI pulls the latest data.

    get_task

  3. Modify progress

    As things change, the AI adjusts the task details or status to match your conversation.

    update_task

  4. Clean up

    When a task is no longer relevant, the AI removes it from your list.

    delete_task

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger Workast actions.

Starting points

These are basic commands. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual task names or project details.

Workast Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Lxv7FLNtBKaTS61KCwoj9Tlr71480IHByf2wOTfD/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 — Workast capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workast-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Lxv7FLNtBKaTS61KCwoj9Tlr71480IHByf2wOTfD/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new task in Workast called 'Update client presentation' for the Marketing project.

  • Get the details for the task 'Fix login bug' so I can see the description.

  • Update the task 'Submit expense report' to mark it as completed.

  • Delete the task 'Old meeting notes' from my Workast list.

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

Start here

Connect Workast once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start managing tasks immediately.

Connect Workast to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create tasks in any Workast project?

    Yes, as long as you specify the project name in your prompt.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my tasks without asking?

    No. The AI only executes a deletion when you explicitly tell it to delete a specific task.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my user profile settings?

    No. The available tools are limited to task creation, updates, deletions, and retrieval.

  • 04

    Does the AI see all my Workast data?

    The AI only accesses the specific task data required to fulfill your direct requests.

  • 05

    Can the AI schedule recurring tasks?

    No. The current tools only support creating, getting, updating, and deleting individual tasks.

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