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Planning Center Online MCP Server

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Server Configuration

Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
PORTNoHTTP port (default: 3000, HTTP mode only)3000
TRANSPORTNoSet to http for HTTP mode (default: stdio)stdio
PCO_APP_IDYesPlanning Center Application ID
PCO_SECRETYesPlanning Center Secret

Instructions

Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.

This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.

Capabilities

Features and capabilities supported by this server

Protocol revision2025-11-25

CapabilityDetails
tools
{
  "listChanged": true
}

Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
pco_list_peopleA

Search for and list people in Planning Center People (PCO).

Supports filtering by name, status, and more. Returns person records with attributes.

Args:

  • query (string, optional): Search by name (partial match on first or last name)

  • where_first_name (string, optional): Filter by exact first name

  • where_last_name (string, optional): Filter by exact last name

  • where_status (string, optional): Filter by membership status (e.g. 'active', 'inactive')

  • where_gender (string, optional): Filter by gender (e.g. 'M', 'F')

  • where_child (boolean, optional): Filter to only children (true) or adults (false)

  • include_emails (boolean, optional): Include email addresses in response

  • include_phone_numbers (boolean, optional): Include phone numbers in response

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of people with name, status, gender, birthdate, created/updated dates. Error: Returns "Error: ..." message if the request fails.

pco_get_personA

Get detailed information about a single person by their PCO ID.

Args:

  • id (string): The PCO person ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full person record including all attributes (name, gender, status, birthdate, etc.). Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

pco_create_personA

Create a new person record in Planning Center People.

Args:

  • first_name (string, required): First name

  • last_name (string, required): Last name

  • middle_name (string, optional): Middle name

  • birthdate (string, optional): Birthdate in YYYY-MM-DD format

  • gender (string, optional): Gender ('M' or 'F')

  • status (string, optional): Status ('active' or 'inactive', default: 'active')

  • child (boolean, optional): Whether this is a child record

  • medical_notes (string, optional): Medical notes

Returns: The newly created person record with its assigned ID. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if validation fails.

pco_update_personA

Update an existing person record in Planning Center People.

Only the fields you provide will be updated (sparse update / PATCH semantics).

Args:

  • id (string): PCO person ID to update

  • first_name (string, optional): Updated first name

  • last_name (string, optional): Updated last name

  • middle_name (string, optional): Updated middle name

  • birthdate (string, optional): Updated birthdate in YYYY-MM-DD format

  • gender (string, optional): Updated gender ('M' or 'F')

  • status (string, optional): Updated status ('active' or 'inactive')

  • medical_notes (string, optional): Updated medical notes

Returns: Confirmation and the updated person record. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

pco_list_person_emailsA

Get all email addresses for a specific person in PCO.

Args:

  • person_id (string): The PCO person ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of email addresses with location and primary status. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the person ID is invalid.

pco_list_person_phone_numbersA

Get all phone numbers for a specific person in PCO.

Args:

  • person_id (string): The PCO person ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of phone numbers with carrier, location, and primary status. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the person ID is invalid.

pco_list_householdsB

List households in Planning Center People.

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of households with name, member count, and primary contact. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_people_listsA

List smart lists (saved filters) in Planning Center People.

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of PCO Lists with name, description, status, and total count. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_service_typesA

List all service types in Planning Center Services.

Service types represent different worship services (e.g., "Sunday Morning", "Wednesday Night").

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of service types with name, frequency, and creation date. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_plansA

List plans for a specific service type in Planning Center Services.

Args:

  • service_type_id (string): The service type ID (get this from pco_list_service_types)

  • filter (string, optional): Filter plans — 'future' (upcoming), 'past', 'no_dates', or 'undated'

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of plans with title, dates, people count, and items count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if service_type_id is invalid.

pco_get_planA

Get detailed information about a specific plan in Planning Center Services.

Args:

  • service_type_id (string): The service type ID

  • plan_id (string): The plan ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full plan details including title, dates, team assignments, items, and notes count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if IDs are invalid.

pco_list_songsA

List songs in the Planning Center Services song library.

Args:

  • query (string, optional): Search songs by title

  • hidden (boolean, optional): Filter by hidden status (true = hidden, false = visible only)

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of songs with title, author, CCLI number, and last scheduled date. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_teamsA

List teams for a specific service type in Planning Center Services.

Args:

  • service_type_id (string): The service type ID (get this from pco_list_service_types)

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of teams with name, schedule type, and whether it's a rehearsal team. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if service_type_id is invalid.

pco_list_seriesA

List sermon/service series in Planning Center Services.

Args:

  • service_type_id (string): The service type ID (get this from pco_list_service_types)

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of series with title, artwork, and plan count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if service_type_id is invalid.

pco_list_donationsB

List donations in Planning Center Giving.

Args:

  • where_received_after (string, optional): Filter donations received after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

  • where_received_before (string, optional): Filter donations received before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

  • where_payment_method (string, optional): Filter by payment method (e.g., 'card', 'check', 'cash')

  • where_payment_status (string, optional): Filter by status (e.g., 'succeeded', 'pending', 'failed')

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of donations with amount, payment method, date, and status. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_get_donationA

Get detailed information about a specific donation by ID.

Args:

  • id (string): The donation ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full donation record including amount, payment details, fund designations, and dates. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

pco_list_fundsA

List giving funds in Planning Center Giving.

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of funds with name, ledger code, description, visibility, and default status. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_donation_batchesB

List donation batches in Planning Center Giving.

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of batches with description, status, total, and commit date. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_groupsA

List groups in Planning Center Groups.

Args:

  • query (string, optional): Search groups by name

  • where_group_type_id (string, optional): Filter by group type ID

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of groups with name, description, location, schedule, and member count. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_get_groupA

Get detailed information about a specific group by its ID.

Args:

  • id (string): The group ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full group record including name, description, location, schedule, member count, and Church Center URL. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

pco_list_group_membersA

List members of a specific group in Planning Center Groups.

Args:

  • group_id (string): The group ID (get this from pco_list_groups)

  • filter (string, optional): Filter members — 'leader' for leaders only, 'member' for regular members

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of group members with their name, role, and join date. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the group ID is invalid.

pco_list_group_typesB

List group types in Planning Center Groups.

Group types categorize groups (e.g., "Small Groups", "Bible Studies", "Recovery").

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of group types with name and group count. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_calendar_eventsA

List events in Planning Center Calendar.

Args:

  • filter (string, optional): Filter events — 'approved', 'pending', 'rejected', 'future', 'past'

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of events with name, approval status, description, and visibility. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_get_calendar_eventA

Get detailed information about a specific calendar event.

Args:

  • id (string): The event ID

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full event record with name, approval status, description, visibility, and registration info. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

pco_list_event_instancesA

List specific instances (occurrences) of a calendar event.

Args:

  • event_id (string): The calendar event ID (get this from pco_list_calendar_events)

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of event instances with start/end times and location. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the event ID is invalid.

pco_list_calendar_resourcesA

List facility resources (rooms, equipment) in Planning Center Calendar.

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of resources with name, kind, description, and quantity. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_checkinsA

List check-in records in Planning Center Check-Ins.

Args:

  • where_created_after (string, optional): Filter check-ins created after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

  • where_created_before (string, optional): Filter check-ins created before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of check-in records with name, security code, kind, and timestamps. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_checkin_eventsB

List events (attendance tracking sessions) in Planning Center Check-Ins.

Args:

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of check-in events with name, frequency, and enable settings. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

pco_list_checkin_locationsA

List locations (rooms) for a check-in event in Planning Center Check-Ins.

Args:

  • event_id (string): The check-in event ID (get this from pco_list_checkin_events)

  • limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

  • offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of locations with name, capacity, and check-in count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the event ID is invalid.

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription

No prompts

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription

No resources

Deploy Server
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TDQS

A3.8/5.0

Scored across 29 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific resources and actions within the Planning Center ecosystem. For example, pco_get_person retrieves a single person, pco_list_people searches and lists people, and pco_create_person creates a new person, with no overlap in functionality. The tools are well-organized by domain (People, Groups, Giving, Services, Calendar, Check-Ins), making it easy for an agent to distinguish between them.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent 'pco_verb_noun' pattern with snake_case throughout. Verbs like 'create', 'get', 'list', and 'update' are used predictably across resources (e.g., pco_create_person, pco_get_person, pco_list_people, pco_update_person). This uniformity enhances readability and reduces cognitive load for agents when selecting tools.

Tool Count3/5

With 29 tools, the count is borderline high for a single server, though it covers multiple Planning Center modules (People, Groups, Giving, Services, Calendar, Check-Ins). While each tool serves a specific purpose, the sheer number might overwhelm agents or lead to inefficiencies in tool selection. A more modular approach with fewer tools per domain could improve manageability.

Completeness4/5

The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for read and list operations across all major Planning Center domains, with create and update for people. However, there are notable gaps in CRUD operations for other resources like groups, donations, and events (e.g., no pco_create_group or pco_update_donation). These omissions could limit agents' ability to perform full lifecycle management, though core workflows are well-supported.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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