Lunatask MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Lunatask as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add lunatask --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Lunatask MCP Server
Connect your Lunatask account to any AI agent to streamline your privacy-focused productivity. This MCP server enables your agent to create, update, and manage tasks, track habits, and log journal entries directly from natural language interfaces.
Claude Code registers Lunatask as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Lunatask data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Task Creation — Add new tasks to specific Areas of Life with statuses like 'next' or 'later'
- Habit Tracking — Log completions for your daily habits to stay consistent with your goals
- Encrypted Journaling — Create secure, end-to-end encrypted journal entries directly from your conversation
- Metadata Inspection — List all tasks and notes to monitor your productivity structure and statuses
- Workflow Management — Update task priorities and move them through your personal workflow stages
Important Note on Privacy
Lunatask uses end-to-end encryption. While this API allows creating and updating content, it cannot read back the names or notes of your tasks once they are stored. The agent will only see technical metadata (IDs, dates, statuses).
The Lunatask MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Lunatask to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Lunatask MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Lunatask
Ask Claude: "Using Lunatask, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Lunatask MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Lunatask through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Lunatask tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Lunatask + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Lunatask MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Lunatask tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Lunatask nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Lunatask outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Lunatask status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Lunatask MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Lunatask to Claude Code via MCP:
create_journal_entry
Add a new journal entry
create_new_task
Requires a name and an area_id. Create a new task
delete_task
Delete a task
get_task_metadata
Get metadata for a specific task
list_notes_metadata
List metadata for all notes
list_tasks_metadata
Note: Due to encryption, names and notes are not available via API. List metadata for all tasks
track_habit_completion
Log a completion for a habit
update_existing_task
Update an existing task
Example Prompts for Lunatask in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Lunatask immediately.
"List metadata for all my tasks in Lunatask."
"Track a completion for habit ID 'habit-123'."
"Create a new task named 'Review quarterly report' in area 'area-abc'."
Troubleshooting Lunatask MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Lunatask to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Lunatask + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Lunatask MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Lunatask with your favorite client
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Connect Lunatask to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.