How to integrate Kanbanize MCP with OpenClaw

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Introduction

OpenClaw is the fastest growing agent harness out there, which can work 24/7 to automate almost any kind of tasks. However, its capabilities are limited to the tools it has access to. Composio allows your OpenClaw to access Kanbanize with authentication management handled for you. You can execute actions on Kanbanize via your favorite OpenClaw interface (Telegram, WhatsApp, TUI, etc), whichever you prefer.

Why use Composio?

Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get:

  • Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 850+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

How to install Kanbanize with OpenClaw

Using Composio API Key and Setup Prompt

Copy the setup prompt from the OpenClaw dashboard
  • Run it in your OpenClaw chat interface.
  • Authenticate Kanbanize from the dashboard
  • Go back to your OpenClaw interface and start asking questions.

Using OpenClaw/Composio Plugin

1. Install OpenClaw Composio plugin

bash
openclaw plugins install @composio/openclaw-plugin

2. Copy the API Key from dashboard.composio.dev

3. Setup OpenClaw Config

openclaw config set plugins.entries.composio.config.consumerKey "ck_your_key_here"

4. Restart OpenClaw

openclaw gateway restart

5. Go to your chat interface and start asking questions.

6. When prompted, authenticate the app and you're all set.

How It Works

The plugin connects to Composio's MCP server at https://connect.composio.dev/mcp and registers all available tools directly into the OpenClaw agent. Tools are called by name — no extra search or execute steps needed.

If a tool returns an auth error, the agent will prompt you to connect that toolkit at dashboard.composio.dev.

Configuration

{
  "plugins": {
    "entries": {
      "composio": {
        "enabled": true,
        "config": {
          "consumerKey": "ck_your_key_here"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
OptionDescriptionDefault
enabledEnable or disable the plugintrue
consumerKeyYour Composio consumer key (ck_...)
mcpUrlMCP server URL (advanced)https://connect.composio.dev/mcp

What is the Kanbanize MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Kanbanize MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Kanbanize account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Kanbanize operations on your behalf.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add a comment to a cardTool to add a comment to a Kanbanize card.
Check Board MilestoneTool to check if a milestone is available on the specified board.
Check User Is Card WatcherTool to check if a user is a watcher of a specific card.
Delete BoardTool to delete a board by its ID.
Delete CardTool to delete a card from the Kanbanize board.
Delete TagTool to delete a tag from Kanbanize.
Delete WorkflowTool to delete a workflow for the specified board.
Get Board Block ReasonsTool to get a list of block reasons available on a board.
Get Board Card TemplatesTool to retrieve a list of card templates available on a Kanbanize board.
Get Child CardsTool to retrieve a list of child cards for a specified parent card.
Get ColumnTool to get the details of a specific column from a Kanbanize board.
Get ColumnsTool to get a list of columns for a specific board in Kanbanize.
Get Custom FieldsTool to retrieve a list of custom fields from Kanbanize with optional filtering.
Get StickersTool to retrieve a list of stickers with optional filtering by sticker IDs, label, availability, and enabled status.
Get UserTool to get the details of a specified user in Kanbanize.
Get workflow cycle time columnsTool to retrieve workflow's cycle time columns from a Kanbanize board.
Get Workspace Data FieldsTool to retrieve a list of data fields available on a workspace.
Remove Board Block ReasonTool to make a block reason unavailable on a board.
Remove Child CardTool to remove the link between a parent card and a child card.
Set card block reasonTool to block a Kanbanize card by setting a block reason.
Update Board StickerTool to update the properties of a sticker for the specified board.
Update Data Field WorkspacesTool to add, update, or remove a data field on one or more workspaces via batch operations.
Update Lane Default SettingTool to update the default value of a specific lane setting in Kanbanize.
Update TagTool to update the specified tag in Kanbanize.

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Kanbanize with OpenClaw using Composio plugin. Now interact with Kanbanize directly from your terminal, Web UI, or any messenger app using natural language commands.

Key benefits of this setup:

  • Seamless integration across TUI, Web UIs, and Messenger apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, etc.
  • Natural language commands for Kanbanize operations
  • Managed authentication through Composio
  • Access to 20,000+ tools across 850+ apps for cross-app workflows
  • Programmatic tool calling for complex tool chaining

Next steps:

  • Try asking OpenClaw to perform various Kanbanize operations
  • Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits like Calendar, Slack, Notion, etc.
  • Build complex automation scripts that leverage OpenClaw's 24/7 running capabilities

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Kanbanize MCP?

With a standalone Kanbanize MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Kanbanize tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Kanbanize and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with OpenClaw?

Yes, you can. OpenClaw fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Kanbanize tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Kanbanize while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Kanbanize scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Kanbanize data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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