How to Use the Markdown Task Extractor MCP in Cursor

Scan your codebase for open TODOs and pull them directly into Cursor's agent window to write code faster.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Markdown Task Extractor to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Markdown Task Extractor with Cursor

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Feed code tasks directly to Cursor Agent

Keep your developer momentum going by letting your editor find your code tasks for you. The `extract_markdown_todos` tool reads your local project folders to find incomplete brackets inside your README or spec files. Instead of copy-pasting code requirements, your Cursor agent calls this MCP server to grab the exact task text. It then writes the corresponding code directly in your active file, using real task requirements instead of guesses.

Sync spec documents with your active files

When you write complex features, your technical specifications often live in markdown files. The `extract_markdown_todos` tool pulls open requirements directly from those local documents so you can track what remains. Cursor reads this structured task list, matches the items against your current codebase, and tells you exactly which files still need edits. You get a clear bridge between your documentation and your actual code.

Clean up codebase technical debt

Developers constantly leave tasks in markdown scratchpads scattered across repositories. Use this MCP Server to locate every forgotten checkbox by running a quick scan on your project root. Once `extract_markdown_todos` returns the list, you can ask Cursor to generate pull requests addressing each item. This keeps your repository clean without manual search-and-replace sessions.

Setup guide

Set up Markdown Task Extractor MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Markdown Task Extractor MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Markdown Task Extractor transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Markdown Task Extractor tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markdown-task-extractor-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Markdown Task Extractor MCP in Cursor

Open your global or project-specific mcp.json file and add the server configuration. Once saved, enable Agent mode in the chat interface to let the editor invoke the MCP server.

Yes, as long as they are written in standard markdown syntax like bracketed checklists. The `extract_markdown_todos` tool scans any text file in the directory you target.

Yes. Once the tool extracts the list of open tasks, Cursor uses that context to identify and modify multiple files across your workspace.

You control the scope by passing the exact absolute path to the `extract_markdown_todos` tool, allowing you to target a single folder rather than your entire project.

Your local directory paths and markdown files are parsed entirely on your machine. No task strings or file contents are sent to external databases, keeping your proprietary code private.

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