Overview
Teamwork MCP is a server that connects to the Teamwork API, providing a simplified interface for managing Teamwork projects and tasks.
To use Teamwork MCP, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure your Teamwork credentials in a .env file, and run the server using Node.js.
- Connects to the Teamwork API for project and task management - Allows retrieval, creation, updating, and deletion of tasks - Provides RESTful API endpoints for integration - Includes error handling and logging - Supports integration with Cursor and other applications
- Automating task management in Teamwork projects
- Integrating Teamwork with other applications via MCP
- Simplifying API interactions for developers working with Teamwork
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Teamwork 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": {
"teamwork-mcp-readingdancer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-teamwork-mcp-readingdancer"
]
}
}
}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": {
"teamwork-mcp-readingdancer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-teamwork-mcp-readingdancer"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"teamwork-mcp-readingdancer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-teamwork-mcp-readingdancer"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"teamwork-mcp-readingdancer": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-teamwork-mcp-readingdancer"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"teamwork-mcp-readingdancer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-teamwork-mcp-readingdancer"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"teamwork-mcp-readingdancer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-teamwork-mcp-readingdancer"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What are the prerequisites for using Teamwork MCP?
You need Node.js (v14 or higher), npm or yarn, and a Teamwork account with API access.
How do I configure my Teamwork credentials?
You can set your credentials in a `.env` file, as environment variables, or via command line arguments when running the application.
Can I run Teamwork MCP on different environments?
Yes, you can configure the environment (development, production, test) in the `.env` file.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":2164,"uuid":"7d01a4cc-feb2-49b7-a12f-22600ebcfe0a","name":"Teamwork-MCP","title":"Teamwork MCP","description":"MCP server to connect to the Teamwork API","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/4398217?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-09T03:53:30.227Z","updated_at":"2025-03-12T10:19:30.238Z","status":"created","author_name":"readingdancer","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/4398217?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/readingdancer/Teamwork-MCP","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"3\",\"license\":\"\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-03-24 15:33:36\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]