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The MCP server for Shortcut

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Overview

MCP Server Shortcut is a server designed to integrate with Shortcut, allowing users to manage their projects and tasks efficiently.

To use the MCP Server Shortcut, you need to install Bun, build the project, and configure it with your Shortcut API token.

  • Easy installation and setup with Bun - Integration with Windsurf and Cursor for enhanced functionality - Custom server configuration for Shortcut API
  1. Automating project management tasks in Shortcut.
  2. Integrating Shortcut with other tools like Windsurf and Cursor.
  3. Customizing server commands for specific project needs.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect @shortcut/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": {
    "mcp-server-shortcut-useshortcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-shortcut-useshortcut"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-server-shortcut-useshortcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-shortcut-useshortcut"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is Bun?

Bun is a modern JavaScript runtime that is used to install and run the MCP Server Shortcut.

Is there a specific environment variable needed?

Yes, you need to set the SHORTCUT_API_TOKEN to authenticate with the Shortcut API.

Can I use this with other project management tools?

Currently, it is designed specifically for Shortcut, but it may be adaptable for other tools.

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