Content Plan Builder
Allows for the automated creation of detailed project plans in Asana, including hierarchical tasks, subtasks, role assignments, time estimates, and dependencies generated from arbitrary text or document inputs.
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In the chat, type
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Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Content Plan Builder
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that generates comprehensive Asana project plans from arbitrary content — text, PDFs, DOCX files, meeting transcripts, or any combination.
Features
Multi-format Input: Accepts text, PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML, CSV, and JSON files
AI-Powered Generation: Uses Claude to create detailed project plans with:
5 top-level tasks with 5-10 subtasks each
Realistic time estimates
Role-based assignments
Task dependencies
SMART goals
Key data points and metrics
Asana Integration: Optionally create projects directly in Asana
Flexible Output: Detailed structured format or compact array format
Related MCP server: task-manager-mcp
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/content-plan-builder.git
cd content-plan-builder
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run buildConfiguration
Environment Variables
Variable | Required | Description |
| Yes | Anthropic API key for Claude |
MCP Registration
Add to your ~/.mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"content-plan-builder": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/content-plan-builder/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}For Claude Desktop, add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"content-plan-builder": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/content-plan-builder/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}Usage
Tool: plan_from_content
Operations
Operation | Description |
| Create a project plan from inputs |
| Preview plan without saving |
| Generate plan and create in Asana |
Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string |
|
| array | Array of input objects |
| string | Additional context to include |
| string | Name for the generated project |
| string |
|
| string |
|
| string | Asana PAT (for create operation) |
| string | Team GID for new project |
| string | Add to existing project |
Input Types
Type | Description |
| Raw text content |
| File path to PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML, CSV, or JSON |
| Meeting transcript text |
| Meeting notes text |
Examples
Generate plan from text
{
"operation": "generate",
"inputs": [
{
"type": "text",
"content": "We need to build a new customer portal with user authentication, a dashboard showing order history, and the ability to track shipments..."
}
],
"projectName": "Customer Portal Development"
}Generate from file
{
"operation": "generate",
"inputs": [
{
"type": "file",
"content": "/path/to/requirements.pdf"
}
],
"creativity": "expansive"
}Combine multiple inputs
{
"operation": "generate",
"inputs": [
{
"type": "transcript",
"content": "Meeting transcript from kickoff call..."
},
{
"type": "file",
"content": "/path/to/scope-document.docx"
}
],
"knowledgeBaseContext": "This project is part of the Q2 digital transformation initiative...",
"projectName": "Digital Transformation - Phase 1"
}Create in Asana
{
"operation": "create",
"inputs": [
{
"type": "transcript",
"content": "Sprint planning meeting transcript..."
}
],
"projectName": "Sprint 14 Tasks",
"asanaAccessToken": "your-asana-pat",
"asanaTeamGid": "1234567890"
}Output Formats
Detailed Format
Full structured plan with all metadata:
{
"projectGoal": "Build a customer-facing portal that enables...",
"topLevelTasks": [
{
"name": "User Authentication System",
"description": "Implement secure authentication...",
"assignedTo": "Senior Developer",
"estimate": "2 weeks",
"blockedBy": "N/A",
"subtasks": [...]
}
],
"keyDataPoints": ["500 concurrent users expected", ...],
"keywordsAndPhrases": ["customer portal", "authentication", ...],
"questionsAndExercises": ["What is the expected user growth rate?", ...],
"smartGoals": ["Reduce customer support tickets by 30% within 3 months", ...],
"additionalMaterials": ["UX design guidelines", ...]
}Compact Format
Array of all subtasks for easy import:
[
{
"index": 1,
"Parent-task": "User Authentication System",
"Sub-Task": "Design authentication flow",
"Task Description": "Create detailed flow diagrams...",
"Assignee": "UX Designer",
"Estimated Time": "3 days",
"Dependencies": "N/A"
}
]Creativity Levels
Level | Description |
| Stick closely to what is explicitly mentioned in the content |
| Include tasks that are mentioned or strongly implied (default) |
| Infer additional tasks for testing, documentation, deployment, etc. |
Development
# Run in development mode
npm run dev
# Build
npm run build
# Start production server
npm startLicense
MIT
Available Tools
1 toolplan_from_contentA
Generate Asana project plans from arbitrary content (text, PDF, DOCX, transcripts).
This tool accepts various input types and uses AI to create comprehensive project plans with:
5 top-level tasks with 5-10 subtasks each
Time estimates and role assignments
Task dependencies
SMART goals and key data points
Operations:
generate: Create a plan from inputs
preview: Preview plan without creating in Asana
create: Generate plan and create project in Asana
Call without parameters for interactive discovery.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| operation | No | Operation to perform | |
| inputs | No | Array of content inputs | |
| knowledgeBaseContext | No | Additional context to include in generation | |
| projectName | No | Name for the generated project | |
| creativity | No | Creativity level for AI generation | |
| outputFormat | No | Output format preference | |
| asanaAccessToken | No | Asana personal access token (for create operation) | |
| asanaTeamGid | No | Asana team GID for new project | |
| targetProjectGid | No | Add to existing Asana project instead of creating new |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It describes the tool's operations and output structure but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, error handling, or whether 'create' requires authentication (though asanaAccessToken parameter hints at this). It adds some context but doesn't fully cover behavioral traits for a complex tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured and appropriately sized, with clear sections for purpose, plan details, operations, and a call-to-action. Every sentence adds value, though it could be slightly more concise by integrating some details more tightly.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (9 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description is moderately complete. It covers purpose and operations but lacks details on authentication requirements, error conditions, output format specifics, or how the AI generation works. Without annotations or output schema, more behavioral context would be beneficial.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all 9 parameters. The description adds minimal parameter semantics by mentioning 'arbitrary content' and listing content types, but doesn't provide additional meaning beyond what the schema provides. The baseline of 3 is appropriate given high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Generate Asana project plans from arbitrary content (text, PDF, DOCX, transcripts)' with specific details about what the plans include (5 top-level tasks with subtasks, time estimates, role assignments, dependencies, SMART goals). It distinguishes itself by specifying content types and plan structure, though no siblings exist for comparison.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear usage guidance by listing three operations (generate, preview, create) with brief explanations, and mentions 'Call without parameters for interactive discovery.' However, it doesn't explicitly state when to use each operation versus alternatives or provide exclusions, which prevents a perfect score.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
1 tool update
v1.0.0- First observed
plan_from_content
TDQS
With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The tool 'plan_from_content' has a single, clearly defined purpose of generating Asana project plans from content, making disambiguation perfect.
Since there is only one tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect. The tool name 'plan_from_content' follows a clear verb_noun pattern (plan from content), and there are no other tools to cause inconsistency.
A single tool for a server named 'Content Plan Builder' feels too thin for the apparent scope. The tool handles multiple operations (generate, preview, create), but these are bundled into one tool, suggesting the server might be under-scoped. Typically, such operations could be separate tools for better modularity and clarity.
The tool covers core generation and creation operations for Asana project plans, but there are notable gaps. For example, there are no tools for updating, deleting, or managing existing plans, which are common in project management domains. This could lead to dead ends for agents trying to modify or remove plans.
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