Merlin AI launches MCP plugins to automate workflows
Foyer Tech
, has introduced the
MCP Plugin
, a tool designed to automate workflows across popular productivity platforms like Google Docs, Sheets, Notion, Jira, Slack, and more—all with a single AI-driven prompt.
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This innovation aims to simplify task management, turning
Merlin AI
into a unified "shared brain" for seamless collaboration across apps.
The MCP Plugin allows users to link their favourite tools once, enabling Merlin AI to perform complex operations, such as drafting reports from Sheets data, updating Jira tickets based on Notion specs, and sharing summaries on Slack, all through intuitive prompts.
How MCP works
To access MCP:
1.
Visit Merlin AI (https://www.getmerlin.in/chat).
2. Enable MCP from Merlin Labs (sidebar option).
3. Connect your preferred productivity apps.
4. Enter prompts in Merlin AI chat.
5. Watch as workflows automate within seconds.
By eliminating the hassle of context switching, the MCP Plugin empowers users to focus on their priorities, promising smoother transitions and smarter task execution across platforms.
This roll-out positions Merlin AI as a leader in the AI productivity space.
Merlin AI recently launched the AskMerlinAI bot on X (formerly Twitter), enabling users to generate images via prompts. The bot has already gained traction, with hundreds of users creating visualisations featuring public figures and trending themes.
Pratyush Rai, CEO of Foyer Tech Inc., described MCP as the "future of productivity," emphasizing its potential to eliminate the need for toggling between tabs and juggling tools.
According to Rai, the plugin exemplifies Merlin AI's mission to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency at scale.
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