Can I filter tasks for today using the AI?

Yes! Use the `list_active_tasks` tool and provide the `filter` parameter set to 'today'. Your agent will retrieve all tasks scheduled for the current date.

How do I add a new task to a specific project?

Use the `create_task` tool. Provide the content and the unique Project ID. You can also include a `due_string` like 'tomorrow at 10am' to set a deadline.

Is it possible to list all my labels via AI?

Absolutely. Run the `list_all_labels` query. The agent will retrieve the complete directory of labels you use to categorize tasks in your account.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Todoist MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 12 tools to Complete Task, Create Project, Create Task, and more

Name: Todoist
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Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools IDE

Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Todoist through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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The Todoist app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Todoist MCP Server

Connect your Todoist account to any AI agent and simplify how you organize your life and work through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Todoist tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Task Control — Create, update, and complete tasks with full support for due dates, priorities, and descriptions.
Project Oversight — List all your projects and manage sections to keep your workflows structured.
Smart Filtering — Query your tasks using Todoist's powerful filter syntax (e.g., 'today', 'p1') via AI.
Categorization — List and manage labels to tag your tasks across different projects.
Collaboration — List comments on tasks and projects to track discussions and notes.
Workspace Maintenance — Reopen completed tasks or fetch detailed metadata for specific to-do items.

The Todoist MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 Todoist tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Todoist through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning task-management, to-do-list, workflow-automation, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

complete_task

Mark a task as finished

create_project

Create a new project

create_task

Add a new to-do item

get_project_details

Get metadata for a project

get_task_details

Get details for a specific task

list_active_tasks

Can filter by project, label, or filter. List active tasks

list_all_labels

List your personal labels

list_comments

List comments for a task or project

list_project_sections

List sections within a project

list_projects

List your Todoist projects

reopen_task

Mark a closed task as active

update_task_details

Modify an existing task

Connect Todoist to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Todoist into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Todoist

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Todoist, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Todoist MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Todoist through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Todoist + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Todoist MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Todoist and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Todoist tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Todoist and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Todoist data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Todoist in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Todoist immediately.

"What are my high priority tasks for today?"

"Create a task in the 'Work' project: 'Submit expense report' due Friday at 5pm."

"Show me all active tasks with the label '@errand'."

Troubleshooting Todoist MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Todoist to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Todoist + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Todoist MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.