MCP Todoist

Todoist MCP server for Claude, using python Astral UV

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Overview

MCP Todoist is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude to interact with your Todoist account, enabling task management through voice commands.

To use MCP Todoist, install the server using Astral UV, configure your Todoist API token, and set up Claude Desktop to communicate with the server.

Manage tasks: create, update, complete, and delete tasks - Organize tasks in projects and with labels - Search and filter tasks based on various criteria - Seamless integration with Claude Desktop

Voice-activated task management through Claude.
Automating task organization and reminders.
Integrating Todoist with other applications via the MCP server.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Todoist 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": {
    "todoist-mcp-server-dkeesey": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-todoist-mcp-server-dkeesey"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can MCP Todoist manage all my tasks?

Yes! It can manage tasks across all your Todoist projects.

Is there a cost to use MCP Todoist?

No, MCP Todoist is free to use as long as you have a Todoist account.

What do I need to run MCP Todoist?

You need Python 3.11+, an Astral UV installation, and a Todoist account with an API token.

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