Todo MCP Server

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Overview

Todo MCP Server is a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for managing todo items using SQLite database storage.

To use Todo MCP Server, follow these steps:

Install dependencies using npm install.
Optionally configure the database location in src/database.ts.
Build the project with npm run build.

Add new todo items to the list. - List all existing todo items. - Remove todo items by their ID.

Personal task management for individuals.
Collaborative project management where team members can track tasks.
Integration with other applications that require todo item management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Todo MCP Server 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": {
    "todo-mcp-server-leonvanzyl": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-todo-mcp-server-leonvanzyl"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What database does Todo MCP Server use?

It uses SQLite for data storage.

How can I change the database location?

You can modify the `DB_LOCATION` variable in `src/database.ts` to set your preferred location.

Is there a way to remove a todo item?

Yes! You can remove a todo item by its ID using the `remove-todo` command.

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