maintainx-core-workflow-a

name	maintainx-core-workflow-a
description	Execute MaintainX primary workflow: Work Order lifecycle management. Use when creating, updating, and managing work orders through their full lifecycle, from creation to completion with all status transitions. Trigger with phrases like "maintainx work order", "create work order", "work order lifecycle", "maintenance task", "manage work orders".
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Bash(curl:*), Grep
version	1.11.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
tags	["saas","maintainx","workflow"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code

MaintainX Core Workflow A: Work Order Lifecycle

Overview

Master the complete work order lifecycle in MaintainX -- from creation through completion. Work orders are the core unit of maintenance operations.

Prerequisites

• Completed maintainx-install-auth setup
• MAINTAINX_API_KEY environment variable configured
• MaintainX account with work order permissions

Status Transition Flow

OPEN ──→ IN_PROGRESS ──→ COMPLETED ──→ CLOSED
  │           │               ↑
  │           ↓               │
  │        ON_HOLD ───────────┘
  │
  └──→ CLOSED (cancelled)

Instructions

Step 1: Create a Work Order

import { MaintainXClient } from './maintainx/client';

const client = new MaintainXClient();

// Create a corrective work order
const { data: wo } = await client.createWorkOrder({
  title: 'Pump Station #3 - Seal Leak Repair',
  description: 'Detected water leak at the mechanical seal. Needs immediate attention.',
  priority: 'HIGH',
  status: 'OPEN',
  assignees: [{ type: 'USER', id: 4521 }],
  assetId: 8901,
  locationId: 2345,
  dueDate: '2026-03-21T17:00:00Z',
  categories: ['CORRECTIVE'],
});

console.log(`Work order # created`);