Todoist MCP Server

Unofficial MCP server for Todoist that allows agents to create, and list tasks in your Todoist account.

Features

• Create tasks with descriptions, due dates, priorities, and labels and projects.
• List tasks List completed or uncompleted tasks with filtering by project or Todoist filters.

Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP clients

Installation

pip install todoist-mcp-server

Setup

1. Get Your Todoist API Token

1. Go to Todoist Integrations Settings

2. Scroll down to "API token"

3. Copy your API token (keep it secure!)

2. Configure Your MCP Client

Usage Examples

Here are some examples of how to use the Todoist MCP server with different clients:

Claude Desktop

Add this to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) or `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "todoist": {
      "command": "todoist-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "TODOIST_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Add this to your Cursor settings:

1. Open Cursor Settings (`Cmd/Ctrl + ,`)

2. Search for "MCP"

3. Add the MCP server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "todoist": {
      "command": "todoist-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "TODOIST_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Other MCP Clients

For any MCP-compatible client, use:

• Command: `todoist-mcp-server`
• Environment Variable: `TODOIST_API_TOKEN=your-token`

3. Restart Your Client

Restart Claude Desktop, Cursor, or your MCP client to load the server.

Usage

Once configured, you can interact with Todoist using natural language:

Creating Tasks

• "Create a task to buy groceries"
• "Add a task 'Call dentist' due tomorrow with high priority"
• "Create a task to finish the report with description 'Include Q4 metrics' due next Friday"

Listing Tasks

• "Show me my tasks for today"
• "List all my high priority tasks"
• "What tasks do I have in my Work project?"

Available Tools

`create_task`

Create a new task in Todoist.

Parameters:

• `content` (required): Task title/content
• `description` (optional): Task description
• `project_name` (optional): Project name to add task to
• `due_string` (optional): Due date in natural language ("tomorrow", "next monday")
• `priority` (optional): Priority level 1-4 (1=low, 2=medium, 3=high, 4=urgent)
• `labels` (optional): List of label names

`list_active_tasks`

List active tasks from Todoist.

Parameters:

• `project_name` (optional): Filter by project name
• `filter_string` (optional): Todoist filter ("today", "overdue", "p1")
• `limit` (optional): Maximum number of tasks (default: 50)

Troubleshooting

"Server disconnected" Error

1. Make sure you've installed the package: `pip install todoist-mcp-server`

2. Verify your API token is correct

3. Check that the config file is in the right location

4. Restart your MCP client completely

"Command not found" or "ENOENT" Error

The most common cause is that your MCP client can't find the `todoist-mcp-server` command in its PATH.

Solution: Use the full path to the command

1. Find where the command is installed:

which todoist-mcp-server

2. Use the full path in your MCP config:

{
     "mcpServers": {
       "todoist": {
         "command": "/full/path/to/todoist-mcp-server",
         "env": {
           "TODOIST_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token-here"
         }
       }
     }
   }

Other fixes:

• Ensure the package is installed in the same Python environment your MCP client uses
• Try reinstalling: `pip uninstall todoist-mcp-server && pip install todoist-mcp-server`

API Token Issues

• Get a fresh token from Todoist Integrations
• Make sure there are no extra spaces in your config file
• Verify the token has the necessary permissions

Development

To contribute or run from source:

git clone https://github.com/mehularora8/todoist-mcp
cd todoist-mcp
pip install -e .

Security

• Your API token is stored locally and only used to communicate with Todoist's API
• No data is sent to third parties
• The MCP server runs locally on your machine

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

• 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or request features
• 📖 Todoist API: Official Documentation
• 🔧 MCP Protocol: Model Context Protocol

Note: This is an unofficial integration and is not affiliated with Todoist or Doist Inc.