• STATUS
  • DEADLINES
  • METADATA
  • HUMAN

How to update task status and details with your AI

Connect Wrike to your AI client once. From then on, you can manage your Wrike workload through chat.

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Short answer

Can I update Wrike tasks using my AI?

Yes. You can change task statuses, update due dates, and modify metadata using your AI client. You'll see how these changes hit your Wrike workspace below.

Task outcomes.

Where your changes land.

Your agent applies updates directly to your Wrike data.

STATUS

Update task stages

The AI changes a task from 'In Progress' to 'Completed' based on your chat. This keeps your project boards current.

DEADLINES

Adjust due dates

Tell your agent to move a deadline. It updates the task timing immediately so your schedule stays accurate.

METADATA

Modify task details

Your agent can change custom fields or descriptions. This handles the data entry for you.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You should still check the Wrike interface for complex project restructuring. The AI is best for specific task edits.

The workflow

What your AI does when a request arrives.

Your agent translates your instructions into Wrike actions.

  1. Find the task

    The agent searches your Wrike workspace to identify the exact task you want to change.

    list_tasks

  2. Apply the update

    The agent modifies the status, date, or metadata you specified in your prompt.

    update_task

  3. Verify the change

    The agent checks the task again to ensure the new details are correctly saved.

    list_tasks

  4. Report success

    The agent confirms the update is complete and tells you the new task state.

    update_task

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to manage your Wrike tasks.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific Wrike task names or IDs.

Wrike Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aIFhI2ytsIHmVGsh0T0NnmXsv1ANACHnA9gJbl60/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 — Wrike capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wrike-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aIFhI2ytsIHmVGsh0T0NnmXsv1ANACHnA9gJbl60/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Change the status of [Task Name] to Completed.

  • Set the due date for [Task ID] to next Tuesday.

  • Update the description for [Task Name] with the new project notes.

  • Find the task [Task Name] and change its priority level.

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  • JetBrains
  • Cline

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete tasks?

    No. The agent can only list and update existing tasks.

  • 02

    Can I change task assignees?

    Yes, you can tell your agent to reassign a task to someone else.

  • 03

    Can the AI create new tasks?

    No. This setup is for modifying tasks that are already in Wrike.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my Wrike password?

    No. Your credentials are encrypted and never shared with the AI.

  • 05

    Can I update custom fields?

    Yes, the agent can modify task metadata including custom fields.

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