Todoist MCP Server for Claude Code 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Todoist 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 the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add todoist --transport http "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 bring your daily productivity directly into your chat. View your active tasks, manage projects, and quickly add new items to your workflow entirely through conversational commands without ever needing to open the app.
Claude Code registers Todoist as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Todoist data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Project Management — List all your active project folders, retrieve their specific IDs, and view sections within specific projects
- Task Execution — View your complete list of pending tasks and mark them as completed instantly
- Create Tasks — Add new items to a specific project or your inbox naturally in plain conversation
- Organization — Look up available labels/tags to categorize your work
- Collaboration — Read through existing comments to catch up on discussion history for any particular task
The Todoist MCP Server exposes 7 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 Todoist to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Todoist 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 Todoist
Ask Claude: "Using Todoist, show me..." — 7 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Todoist MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Todoist 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 Todoist 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
Todoist + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Todoist MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Todoist tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Todoist nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Todoist outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Todoist status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Todoist MCP Tools for Claude Code (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Todoist to Claude Code via MCP:
complete_task
Marks a task as completed
create_task
Provide content and an optional project ID. Creates a new task in Todoist
list_comments
Lists all comments for a specific task
list_labels
Lists all user-defined labels
list_projects
Lists all active projects in Todoist
list_sections
Lists all sections within a specific project
list_tasks
Can filter by project_id. Lists active tasks, optionally filtered by project
Example Prompts for Todoist in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Todoist immediately.
"Check all my active tasks and projects."
"Complete the task with ID 81229."
Troubleshooting Todoist MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Todoist to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Todoist + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Todoist 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 Todoist with your favorite client
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Connect Todoist to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.