• STATUS
  • DETAILS
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN

How to update Zenkit task status with your AI

Connect your AI to Zenkit once. After that, your agent handles the busywork of keeping your project boards accurate.

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Short answer

How can I update Zenkit tasks using AI?

Your AI uses the Zenkit MCP to find specific entries and change their properties, like status or descriptions. This keeps your project boards updated based on your natural language instructions. You'll see how the agent moves tasks through your workflow below.

Task outcomes

Where your updates land.

The AI maps your instructions to specific Zenkit fields.

STATUS

Updated task states

The AI changes the status field of an entry. This moves tasks from 'In Progress' to 'Done' automatically.

DETAILS

Refined task info

Your agent modifies descriptions or custom fields. It keeps your task notes in sync with your latest conversations.

LISTS

Cleaned up boards

The AI identifies the right entries to modify. You get a project board that reflects reality without clicking every row.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If the AI can't find a specific task, it stops. You'll need to provide the exact entry name or ID to proceed.

The workflow

What your AI does when a task arrives.

The agent follows a simple loop to find and fix your data.

  1. Locate the entry

    The agent scans your Zenkit boards to find the specific task you're talking about.

    list_entries

  2. Identify changes

    Your agent compares your request against the current task data to see what needs to change.

    list_entries

  3. Apply updates

    The agent writes the new status or text directly to the Zenkit entry.

    update_entry

  4. Confirm success

    The agent verifies the change was applied so you know the board is current.

    list_entriesupdate_entry

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Zenkit MCP.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual Zenkit task names or status labels.

Zenkit Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_edfPu4Etrg9rGUsr7kLUXbuAp8MB41bp0Poqpwla/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 — Zenkit capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zenkit-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_edfPu4Etrg9rGUsr7kLUXbuAp8MB41bp0Poqpwla/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Change the status of the 'Website Redesign' task to 'Completed'.

  • Update the description for the 'Client Onboarding' entry in Zenkit.

  • Find the task named 'Bug Fix #402' and set its priority to 'High'.

  • Move all tasks in my 'Marketing' project to the 'Done' status.

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Start here

Connect Zenkit once, then ask.

Follow the link to link your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure. Once connected, you can use any MCP-compatible client to manage your Zenkit tasks.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete tasks in Zenkit?

    No. This MCP only has tools to list and update entries, not to delete them.

  • 02

    Does the AI create new tasks?

    No. The current tools are limited to finding existing entries and modifying them.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which task to update?

    The agent uses the list tool to find an entry that matches the name or details you provide in your prompt.

  • 04

    Can I update custom fields?

    Yes, as long as the field is accessible through the entry update tool.

  • 05

    Will the AI change my Zenkit settings?

    No. The AI only interacts with the data inside your entries, not your account or workspace settings.

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