How to Use the Todoist MCP in Cline

Q: If I need to update a project in Todoist via Cline, what tools do I use?

You'll typically combine listprojects for identification, followed by updatetaskdetails or createproject if the structure needs modification. Always confirm the IDs first.

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Analyzing Todoist Task Status via MCP Server

Need to write a script that reports on task completion? The agent can pull lists of all projects using `list_projects` and then check every active item using `list_active_tasks`. You get structured data you can immediately feed into your code for reporting. It also gives you the granular details needed, like specific comments or descriptions, by calling `get_task_details` on individual items. This is perfect for building internal documentation tools.

Managing Todoist Projects with Cline

Use this server to automate project setup and maintenance within your coding workflow. You can programmatically create new containers or data models by calling `create_project` or adding items using `create_task`. The tool also lets you list all available sections inside a project via `list_project_sections`. If the project structure needs updating, the agent handles that with calls to `update_task_details`, modifying fields like due dates across multiple tasks.

Working with Todoist Labels and Metadata

The server gives you full visibility into how your items are categorized. It lists every label available through `list_all_labels` and helps you find all the projects that contain those labels via a combination of listing tools. If a task needs to be marked as done, but then requires follow-up, the agent uses `complete_task` followed by `reopen_task`. It ensures your data flow stays accurate.

Setup guide

Set up Todoist MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type todoist-extended-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Todoist refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "todoist-extended-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Todoist MCP in Cline

Cline executes code that calls the MCP Server. You can write a script that first pulls project lists using `list_projects`, then iterates over tasks to check their status, and finally outputs the results for your build report.

Absolutely. You can fetch sample task descriptions or comments using `get_task_details` and embed that real-world data directly into your unit tests to ensure system accuracy.

The MCP Server runs headlessly. For example, you write a script that calls `list_comments` to pull recent project discussions and pipes those logs into your build output.

The server touches task metadata, including titles, descriptions, completion status, associated projects, labels, and comments. It handles all these structured data points.

You'll typically combine `list_projects` for identification, followed by `update_task_details` or `create_project` if the structure needs modification. Always confirm the IDs first.

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