How to Use the ONES MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop use ONES to track my team's velocity?

Yes, you can pull metrics using listtasks to see current progress. Use these outputs to fuel your agent's analysis of project throughput.

Stop digging through project boards. Let Claude Desktop manage your ONES tasks directly inside your chat workflow.

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Manage tasks in Claude Desktop

Stop context switching between your browser and your editor. Use `create_task` and `update_task` to push status changes or new requirements straight from your conversation. This MCP Server keeps your project state synced without you needing to manually refresh tabs. You handle the logic while the tools handle the data entry.

Query project data instantly

Get deep visibility into your R&D pipeline by running `list_projects` and `get_project`. You see exactly what's moving and where the bottlenecks are hiding. Your AI agent uses `get_task_details` to pull specific ticket info for you. It's faster than searching through a bloated dashboard manually.

Automate team coordination

Pull your organization structure into your chat using `list_members`. Assigning work or checking team capacity becomes a simple prompt instead of a hunt through HR directories. Running `list_workflows` and `list_task_types` ensures your agent knows the rules of your specific R&D environment. It maps your intent to the correct platform taxonomy every time.

Setup guide

Set up ONES MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The ONES MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the ONES MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ones-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ones-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ONES MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application support folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app.

Yes, you can pull metrics using `list_tasks` to see current progress. Use these outputs to fuel your agent's analysis of project throughput.

It runs as a local subprocess via stdio. This keeps your data path secure and allows the server to communicate directly with your AI client.

Your data remains local to your instance. The MCP Server only talks to your authorized ONES endpoint.

The server is ephemeral and shuts down with the client. It handles your task titles, descriptions, and status IDs only while your session is active.

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