How to Use the Todoist MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I list active tasks in Todoist using Windsurf?

You'll tell the agent to 'list all tasks.' It uses listtasks and can filter the results by project ID if you specify one. This gives you a clean, actionable list right away.

Q: If I need to check task statuses in Todoist with Windsurf, how does that work?

You simply ask for a status report. The agent uses listtasks and then can use completetask if it sees something that needs marking as finished.

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Build Projects in Todoist via the MCP Server

Want to organize a big project? You just tell Windsurf what you need. It uses `list_projects` to see what's active, then it can use `create_task` to set up new tasks within those projects automatically. It handles all the linking for you. Don't worry about calling multiple endpoints; just state your goal and let Windsurf figure out the whole sequence.

Handle Task Updates with Todoist

Finished something? Use `complete_task` to mark a task done immediately. You can also check on specific tasks using `list_tasks`, filtering by project ID if you need it. This keeps your todo list accurate without manual updates. It's perfect for agents that need to track progress across multiple steps.

Review and Organize Todoist Content

Need an overview? Windsurf can pull all active projects using `list_projects` and then drill down into specific sections via `list_sections`. You'll get a full picture of where the work is. It also reads comments for any task using `list_comments`, letting you see context without opening Todoist itself.

Setup guide

Set up Todoist MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Todoist MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Todoist payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Todoist tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Todoist MCP in Windsurf

You'll tell the agent to 'list all tasks.' It uses `list_tasks` and can filter the results by project ID if you specify one. This gives you a clean, actionable list right away.

The toolset supports creating tasks within existing projects using `create_task`. While it can't make the project container itself, it handles all the content creation inside any designated area.

You simply ask for a status report. The agent uses `list_tasks` and then can use `complete_task` if it sees something that needs marking as finished.

You just ask it to list available labels. It uses the dedicated `list_labels` tool, which shows all user-defined tags you've set up across your projects.

This MCP Server touches project IDs and task statuses. When reviewing the output, remember that the agent is reading structured identifiers, not private user credentials.

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