monday.com for Agents

One skill for everything monday.com: account setup, daily operations, GraphQL API, MCP server, HATCHA self-registration, and troubleshooting.

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Quick Ops Reference Appendix

(Absorbed from monday skill on 2026-05-09. Contains HATCHA self-registration and raw-curl quick-reference examples.)

HATCHA Self-Registration

First-time setup can be fully automated via scripts/register.py (requires playwright binary and gog skill for email verification):

1. Navigate to the Monday.com agent signup page
2. Solve a HATCHA challenge (see scripts/hatcha.py for the solver)
3. Enter email, agent name, and password
4. Retrieve the verification email via gog or himalaya
5. Complete signup and extract the API token

python3 scripts/register.py \
  --email agent@example.com \
  --agent-name "My Agent" \
  --password "SecureP4ss!"

After registration:

export MONDAY_API_TOKEN="your_token_here"

Raw curl Quick-Reference (no helper function)

Use these when the monday_query helper is not available (e.g. one-shot shell scripts or debugging):

# List boards
curl -s -X POST "https://api.monday.com/graphql" \
  -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "API-Version: 2024-10" \
  -d '{"query": "{ boards(limit: 5) { id name } }"}' | jq

# Get items from a board
curl -s -X POST "https://api.monday.com/graphql" \
  -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "{ boards(ids: [BOARD_ID]) { items_page(limit: 50) { cursor items { id name group { id title } column_values { id title text type } } } } }"}' | jq

# Create an item
curl -s -X POST "https://api.monday.com/graphql" \
  -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "mutation { create_item(board_id: BOARD_ID, group_id: \"GROUP_ID\", item_name: \"New Task\") { id name } }"}' | jq

# Update a column value
curl -s -X POST "https://api.monday.com/graphql" \
  -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "mutation { change_column_value(item_id: ITEM_ID, board_id: BOARD_ID, column_id: \"status\", value: \"\\\"Done\\\"\") { id } }"}' | jq

# Add an update (comment) to an item
curl -s -X POST "https://api.monday.com/graphql" \
  -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "mutation { create_update(item_id: ITEM_ID, body: \"Status update: task completed.\") { id created_at } }"}' | jq

# Query subitems
curl -s -X POST "https://api.monday.com/graphql" \
  -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "{ items(ids: [ITEM_ID]) { subitems { id name column_values { id text } } } }"}' | jq

MCP Server (alternate endpoint)

The hosted MCP server at https://mcp.monday.com/mcp exposes board/item/column CRUD as MCP tools using the same bearer token. See Section 3 for full MCP configuration.

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Minimum Model

Any model for routine operations. Use a medium model for debugging GraphQL errors.

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Section 1 — Setup

Option A: Manual Account Creation

Each PA needs its own account — do not use the owner's.

1. Go to monday.com/agents-signup.
2. Use the agent email (e.g. agent@agentdomain.com).
3. Owner invites the PA via Admin → Users → Invite.

Get an API Token

1. Log into monday.com as the agent.
2. Click avatar → Developers → My Access Tokens → Copy.
3. Set the token as an environment variable via OpenClaw's config (preferred) or your system's secret manager. ❌ Do not write the token to a plaintext file or add it to shell startup files. ❌ Do not commit tokens to version control.

Recommended: OpenClaw env config Add MONDAY_API_TOKEN to your OpenClaw agent environment via the Ocana dashboard or openclaw.json env block — never hardcode it in scripts.

For local dev only (not production):

export MONDAY_API_TOKEN="TOKEN_HERE"  # current shell only, not persisted

Setup Checklist

[ ] PA has a monday.com account (agent email, not owner's)
[ ] MONDAY_API_TOKEN set in OpenClaw agent environment (not a plaintext file)
[ ] Workspace access confirmed
[ ] Verified with: monday_query '{"query": "{ me { id name } }"}'
[ ] If using MCP: server added to config and tested

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Section 2 — Operations

API Basics

Monday.com uses a single GraphQL endpoint:

https://api.monday.com/v2    (preferred)
https://api.monday.com/graphql  (also works)

Reusable Helper

MONDAY_API_URL="https://api.monday.com/v2"

# MONDAY_API_TOKEN must be set in the agent's environment (not read from file)
if [ -z "$MONDAY_API_TOKEN" ]; then
  echo "ERROR: MONDAY_API_TOKEN is not set. Configure it in your OpenClaw agent environment." >&2
  exit 1
fi

monday_query() {
  RESPONSE=$(curl -s -X POST "$MONDAY_API_URL" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -H "Authorization: $MONDAY_API_TOKEN" \
    -H "API-Version: 2024-10" \
    -d "$1")

  if echo "$RESPONSE" | python3 -c "
import sys, json
d = json.load(sys.stdin)
if d.get('errors'):
    print('API ERROR:', d['errors'])
    sys.exit(1)
" 2>/dev/null; then
    echo "$RESPONSE"
  else
    echo "API ERROR: $RESPONSE" >&2
    return 1
  fi
}

Common Operations

# List boards
monday_query '{"query": "{ boards(limit: 25) { id name description state } }"}'

# Get items from a board
monday_query '{"query": "{ boards(ids: [BOARD_ID]) { items_page(limit: 50) { cursor items { id name group { id title } column_values { id title text type } } } } }"}'

# Create an item
monday_query '{
  "query": "mutation ($board: ID!, $name: String!) { create_item(board_id: $board, item_name: $name) { id } }",
  "variables": {"board": "BOARD_ID", "name": "New Task"}
}'

# Update a status column
monday_query '{
  "query": "mutation ($board: ID!, $item: ID!, $col: String!, $val: JSON!) { change_column_value(board_id: $board, item_id: $item, column_id: $col, value: $val) { id } }",
  "variables": {
    "board": "BOARD_ID",
    "item": "ITEM_ID",
    "col": "status",
    "val": "{\"label\": \"Done\"}"
  }
}'

# Add a comment to an item
monday_query '{
  "query": "mutation ($item: ID!, $body: String!) { create_update(item_id: $item, body: $body) { id } }",
  "variables": {"item": "ITEM_ID", "body": "Update text here"}
}'

# List columns in a board
monday_query '{"query": "{ boards(ids: [BOARD_ID]) { columns { id title type } } }"}'

# Query subitems
monday_query '{"query": "{ items(ids: [ITEM_ID]) { subitems { id name column_values { id text } } } }"}'

# Get current user
monday_query '{"query": "{ me { id name email account { id name } } }"}'

Pagination for Large Boards

# First page — also returns a cursor
monday_query '{"query": "{ boards(ids: [BOARD_ID]) { items_page(limit: 100) { cursor items { id name } } } }"}'

# Next page — pass the cursor value from the previous response
monday_query '{"query": "{ next_items_page(limit: 100, cursor: \"CURSOR_VALUE\") { cursor items { id name } } }"}'

Check Before Creating (Avoid Duplicates)

RESULT=$(monday_query '{"query": "{ items_by_multiple_column_values(board_id: BOARD_ID, column_id: \"name\", column_values: [\"Item Name\"]) { id name } }"}')

COUNT=$(echo "$RESULT" | python3 -c "
import sys, json
d = json.load(sys.stdin)
print(len(d.get('data', {}).get('items_by_multiple_column_values', [])))
")

if [ "$COUNT" -eq 0 ]; then
  echo "Item not found — creating"
else
  echo "Item already exists — skipping"
fi

Batch Update Multiple Items

for ITEM_ID in 123456 789012 345678; do
  monday_query "{
    \"query\": \"mutation { change_column_value(board_id: BOARD_ID, item_id: $ITEM_ID, column_id: \\\"status\\\", value: \\\"{\\\\\\\"label\\\\\\\": \\\\\\\"In Progress\\\\\\\"}\\\") { id } }\"
  }"
  sleep 0.2  # Respect rate limits
done

Rate Limits

Monday.com uses complexity-based rate limiting (not simple request counting). Response headers include x-ratelimit-remaining-complexity. Keep queries focused, use pagination, and add sleep 0.2 between batch calls.

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Section 3 — MCP Server (Recommended for Daily Use)

The MCP server lets you work with boards using natural language tools — no manual GraphQL needed.

Option A: Hosted MCP

Add to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json under mcpServers:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "monday-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.monday.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

No local install needed. Uses OAuth.

Test: mcporter call monday-mcp list_boards

Option B: Local MCP (npx)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "monday-api-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@mondaydotcomorg/monday-api-mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "MONDAY_API_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Speed tip: npm install -g @mondaydotcomorg/monday-api-mcp then use "command": "monday-api-mcp".

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Section 4 — Troubleshooting

Error	Cause	Fix
401 Unauthorized	Token invalid or expired	Regenerate in Developer settings, update file
403 Forbidden	No board access	Ask owner to share the board with the PA account
"Column not found"	Wrong column ID	Run list columns query first
"Complexity budget exhausted"	Query too heavy	Use pagination with limit: 50
Empty response	Network or JSON issue	echo $RESPONSE | python3 -m json.tool
Rate limit (429)	Too many requests	Add sleep 0.2 between calls in loops

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Core Operating Rules

Follow these rules every time, without exception:

1. Create → API. Operate → MCP.

   • New workspace / board / column: use API (curl + GraphQL)
   • Daily read/update/create items: use MCP (mcporter)

2. Never guess IDs.

   • Before any mutation: run mcporter call monday.list_workspaces or get_board_info first
   • Store all IDs in TOOLS.md immediately after creation

3. One workspace per context.

   • Family ≠ Work ≠ PA Network
   • Never mix contexts in the same workspace

4. Before any mutation: verify.

   • Run mcporter call monday.get_board_info boardId=X to confirm column IDs
   • Wrong column ID = silent failure or data corruption

5. IDs in TOOLS.md, not memory.

   • After creating any resource: echo "board-name: $ID" >> TOOLS.md
   • Before using an ID: grep "board-name" TOOLS.md

6. Do NOT create or update board items without explicit instruction from owner.

   • Always confirm board ID before mutations
   • Never print or log the API token

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Section 5 — Task Tracking & Project Board Templates

Use this when a task has 3+ steps, spans sessions, or involves subagents.

When to Create a Ticket

Create ticket	Don't create ticket
3+ steps	Simple one-shot answer
Involves subagent	Quick lookup/search
Spans multiple sessions	Fast reply
Owner says "track this"

Create a Task Item

# In the Task Tracker board (load board ID from .context)
monday_query '{
  "query": "mutation ($board: ID!, $group: String!, $name: String!, $cols: JSON!) { create_item(board_id: $board, group_id: $group, item_name: $name, column_values: $cols) { id } }",
  "variables": {
    "board": "BOARD_ID",
    "group": "GROUP_ACTIVE_ID",
    "name": "Task name",
    "cols": "{\"goal_why\": \"Which Active Goal\", \"context_steps\": \"What to do and why\"}"
  }
}'

Task Lifecycle

NEW       → create item in 🔴 Active group
IN_PROGRESS → update Context & Steps column with current state + next steps
BLOCKED   → move item to 🟡 Blocked group, fill Blocked By column
DONE      → move item to ✅ Done group + add final update comment

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Project Board Templates

When starting a new project, create a board with the right structure:

Research Board Template

# Create board
create_board name="Research — <Topic>" workspace_id=WORKSPACE_ID

# Add columns
create_column type=status title="Status"        # Working on it / Done / Blocked
create_column type=text title="Source"          # URL or reference
create_column type=long_text title="Key Findings"
create_column type=date title="Published"

# Add groups
create_group name="🔍 To Research"
create_group name="✅ Analyzed"

Rollout / Project Board Template

# Create board
create_board name="<Project> — Tracker" workspace_id=WORKSPACE_ID

# Add columns
create_column type=status title="Status"        # Done / Working on it / Stuck / Not started
create_column type=people title="Owner"
create_column type=date title="Due"
create_column type=long_text title="Notes"
create_column type=text title="Blocked By"

# Add groups
create_group name="🔴 This Week"
create_group name="🟡 Upcoming"
create_group name="✅ Done"

Competitive Analysis Board Template

# Add columns to existing Competitive Analysis board
create_column type=status title="Threat Level"  # Low / Medium / High
create_column type=text title="Category"        # Orchestration / PM / AI Ops
create_column type=date title="Analyzed"
create_column type=file title="Deep Dive Doc"   # Link to doc

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Route for Saving (storage-router integration)

Task artifact	Destination
Task status / steps	Task Tracker board (monday.com)
Research findings	Research board or Competitive Analysis doc
Decisions made	Task item update + daily notes
Final deliverable	Relevant monday.com doc/board

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Cost Tips

• Cheap: MCP handles natural language → API translation. Prefer it over raw GraphQL.
• Expensive: Fetching all items from large boards without pagination. Always use limit:.
• Small model OK: Routine ops (list, create, update) work with any model.
• Use medium model for: Debugging GraphQL errors or constructing complex queries.

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References

• Column value JSON formats: see references/column-types.md in this skill directory
• Full GraphQL cookbook: see references/graphql-operations.md in this skill directory
• monday.com GraphQL API: https://developer.monday.com/api-reference
• MCP server docs: https://mcp.monday.com