MCP Guides: Setup, Usage, and Best Practices
Step-by-step guides for MCP setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and advanced usage. Organized by topic with practical examples and copy-paste code snippets.
Setup & Configuration
Get MCP up and running:
First Run Guide
Complete setup from API key creation to first tool call.
Migration Guide
Migrate from other project management tools to Corcava MCP.
Write Approval Setup
Configure approval workflows for MCP write operations.
Health Checks
Verify MCP connection and permissions with diagnostic tools.
Usage Guides
Learn MCP patterns and workflows:
Batching Operations
Efficiently handle bulk task creation and updates.
ID Selection Strategies
Best practices for referencing tasks, projects, and boards.
Hallucination Guardrails
Prevent AI from making up task IDs or incorrect data.
Privacy Controls
Manage data visibility and sharing in MCP workflows.
Troubleshooting Guides
Comprehensive troubleshooting resources:
Troubleshooting Index
Complete index of all troubleshooting guides organized by symptom.
Quick Troubleshooting Hub
Fast access to common fixes with diagnostic checklist.
Comparison Guides
Choose the right stack for your team:
Comparisons Index
Decision guide for choosing between MCP servers and alternatives.
Comparison Hub
All comparison articles with decision matrices.
Use Case Guides
Real-world workflow examples:
Use Cases Index
Browse all workflow use cases organized by category and persona.
Use Cases Hub
Planning, execution, reporting, and time tracking workflows.
Prompting Guides
Effective prompts by persona:
Prompts for ICs
Individual contributor workflows - daily planning, task execution.
Prompts for Managers
Team management - status reports, risk reviews, sprint planning.
Prompts for Support
Support workflows - ticket triage, escalation, SLA tracking.
Tools Reference
MCP Tools Cheatsheet
Quick reference for all MCP tools with parameters and examples.
Complete Tools Reference
Full API documentation for task, project, and time tracking tools.
Related Sections
- MCP Resources - Tools, checklists, and references
- Client Setup Guides - Configure Cursor, Claude, Windsurf, Continue
- Quickstart - Get up and running in 5 minutes
- Documentation - Complete Corcava documentation