Hosted MCP Server for Microsoft Planner

Set Up Your Microsoft Planner Environment

Authenticate with Microsoft Planner

1. Access FlowHunt: Log in to your FlowHunt.io dashboard.

2. Navigate to Integrations: Find the “Integrations” section in the left sidebar.

3. Select Microsoft Planner: Click on the Microsoft Planner integration option to begin the setup process.

   

4. Integrate with Microsoft Planner: Click Integrate and sign in with your Microsoft account to authenticate and grant FlowHunt access to your Microsoft Planner data.

   • Complete the sign-in process by following the prompts to authorize FlowHunt.

💡 Pro Tip: Ensure you use a Microsoft account with access to the Planner plans you want to integrate. Store any authentication credentials securely and avoid sharing them publicly.

Deploy the Microsoft Planner MCP Server

Add the MCP Server

1. Navigate to MCP Servers: Go to the “MCP Servers” tab in your FlowHunt dashboard.

2. Add New Server: Click “Add New MCP Server”.

3. Select Microsoft Planner: Choose “Microsoft Planner MCP Server” from the available options.

4. Configure Server Tools: Select the tools you want to enable for your MCP server.

   

   MCP INTEGRATION

   The following tools are available as part of the Microsoft Planner MCP integration:

   list_plans

   List all Planner plans accessible to the user to manage or organize task plans.

   get_plan

   Get details of a specific Planner plan, including its title and owner.

   create_plan

   Create a new Planner plan for a group to organize tasks.

   list_buckets

   List all buckets in a plan to manage task categories.

   create_bucket

   Create a new bucket in a plan to categorize tasks.

   list_tasks

   List tasks in a plan or bucket to track progress.

   get_task

   Get details of a specific task, including due date and assignments.

   create_task

   Create a new task in a plan with specified details like title and due date.

   update_task

   Update an existing task with new details like status or due date.

   assign_task

   Assign or unassign users to/from a task for collaboration.

   add_attachment

   Add an attachment to a task for additional context or resources.

   get_task_details

   Get detailed information about a task, including description, references, and checklist.

   delete_task

   Delete a task to remove outdated or completed tasks.

📝 Note: You can modify or add tools later based on your evolving automation needs.

Connect MCP Server to Client

Configure the MCP Client

1. Access MCP Tab: Navigate to the “MCP” tab in your FlowHunt Dashboard.
2. Choose Client: Select your preferred MCP server:
   • (List of the created MCP servers)
3. Navigate to Connect Tab: Copy the JSON Configuration.

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

Create AI-Powered Workflows

Option A: Quick Start with Preconfigured Flow

Best for: Getting started quickly with proven automation patterns

1. Generate Flow: In your MCP Server configuration, click “Create Preconfigured Flow”.

2. Select Template: Choose “AI Agent with MCP” to create a ready-to-use workflow.

3. Customize Logic: Use FlowHunt’s visual flow builder to tailor the automation:

   • Set up event creation for automated meeting scheduling.
   • Configure automatic event updates for schedule changes.
   • Implement event searches for quick calendar lookups.
   • Create automated reminders for upcoming events.

4. Activate: Save and activate your flow to begin automated operations.

Option B: Custom Integration

Best for: Specific automation requirements or existing workflow enhancement

1. Create/Edit Flow: Open FlowHunt’s flow builder and start with a new or existing flow.
2. Add MCP Component: Drag the “MCP Server Component” onto your canvas.
3. Configure Connection: Paste your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

4. Design Workflow: Create custom logic that leverages the MCP server tools:

   • List calendar events for schedule analysis.
   • Create events for automated task scheduling.
   • Update event details based on external triggers.
   • Delete outdated events to keep calendars clean.

5. Deploy: Save your configuration and activate the flow.

Conclusion

Integrating Microsoft Planner MCP Server with FlowHunt.io creates a powerful foundation for intelligent scheduling automation. Whether you’re streamlining event management, automating schedule updates, or enhancing time organization, this integration empowers your AI agents to work seamlessly with your critical calendar data.

Start with a simple automation and gradually expand your workflows as you become more comfortable with the platform. The combination of Microsoft Planner’s robust scheduling capabilities and FlowHunt’s AI-driven automation will transform how you manage your time and tasks.

Ready to get started? Begin your integration today and unlock the full potential of AI-powered scheduling automation!