todoist

The Todoist MCP server provides a seamless integration point for developers looking to connect their applications with Todoist's task management functionalities. By leveraging this Model Context Protocol server, you can efficiently manage tasks, projects, and labels while ensuring real-time updates and synchronization across different platforms. This server is particularly useful for creating custom automation and enhancing user productivity through task management integration.

Once connected to the Todoist MCP server, you can interact with it by sending commands and queries related to task management. Although there are currently no specific tools documented, you can utilize standard MCP commands to create, update, or delete tasks, as well as manage projects and labels. To get the best results, focus on using commands that align with Todoist’s task structure, such as adding due dates, priorities, and labels to your tasks.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Todoist MCP server, ensure you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can verify your Node.js installation by running the following command in your terminal:

node -v

Option A: Quick Start with npx

If you prefer a quick start without global installation, you can use npx to run the server directly:

npx -y todoist-mcp-server

Option B: Global Install Alternative

For a more permanent setup, you can install the server globally using npm. Run the following command:

npm install -g todoist-mcp-server

After installation, you can start the server with:

todoist-mcp-server

When configuring the Todoist MCP server, ensure to set the appropriate environment variables to authenticate with the Todoist API. Common variables include TODOIST_API_TOKEN, which you can obtain from your Todoist account settings. Additionally, be aware of rate limits set by the Todoist API to avoid service interruptions during high-volume use.