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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for go-task (

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Overview

gotask-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server designed for the go-task task runner, enabling the execution of defined tasks as tools powered by generative AI.

To use gotask-mcp, you need to install the uv dependency management tool and Taskfile. After cloning the project, install mcp[cli] and start the server using the command: uv run --with mcp --directory /path/to/gotask-mcp mcp run /path/to/gotask-mcp/src/server.py.

  • Integration with go-task for task management - Ability to run tasks defined in a Taskfile.yml - Supports generative AI for executing tasks at appropriate times
  1. Automating development tasks such as code formatting and linting.
  2. Running QA checks as part of the development cycle.
  3. Enabling coding agents to execute predefined tasks automatically.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect gotask-mcp in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotask-mcp-paddyalton": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gotask-mcp-paddyalton"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotask-mcp-paddyalton": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gotask-mcp-paddyalton"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotask-mcp-paddyalton": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gotask-mcp-paddyalton"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "gotask-mcp-paddyalton": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gotask-mcp-paddyalton"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotask-mcp-paddyalton": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gotask-mcp-paddyalton"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotask-mcp-paddyalton": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gotask-mcp-paddyalton"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of gotask-mcp?

It serves as a server to run tasks defined in a `Taskfile.yml` using generative AI.

What are the prerequisites for using gotask-mcp?

You need to have `uv` and `Taskfile` installed.

Is gotask-mcp production-ready?

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