ad_hoc

MCP tool from Papi by getpapi

record quick work done outside the cycle so it shows in project history.

How to use it

ad_hoc is exposed by the Papi MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the ad_hoc tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Papi

$claude mcp add --transport http papi https://mcp.getpapi.ai/mcp

FULL PAPI LISTING

Other tools in Papi (15)

board_edit

change a task's status, cycle, priority, or notes.

board_view

read the project board and any task.

bug

file a bug against the board.

build_execute

start a task (creates a branch and handoff) and complete it (records the build report).

build_list

list the current cycle's tasks and their handoffs.

doc_register

/ docsearch — register and find project reference docs.

idea

capture a feature, bug, or research note into the backlog.

orient

one call returns the current cycle, what's in flight, and the recommended next action. Run it at the start of every session.

plan

break goals into a cycle of right-sized tasks, each with a build handoff your assistant can execute directly.

project_list

/ projectswitch / projectcreate — manage multiple PAPI projects.

release

merge completed work and roll the cycle forward.

review_list

/ reviewsubmit — surface finished builds and record accept / request-changes / reject verdicts.

strategy_change

record an Active Decision, with supersede history.

strategy_review

step back every few cycles to check direction, not just velocity.

zoom_out

a periodic retrospective across many cycles.