Where do I get my Todoist API Token?

You can locate your personal API Token securely via the web application by clicking your profile avatar, going to **Settings**, and selecting the **Integrations** tab. Your token will be visible at the bottom or in a dedicated Developer section. Alternatively, navigate directly to `https://todoist.com/prefs/integrations`.

Can the agent delete projects or workspaces?

No. The integration exclusively lists resources (projects, items, labels) and supports only basic item modifications: creating tasks and marking tasks as completed. Destructive actions on structural settings are not supported.

Can the agent organize my tasks using sub-projects or sections?

Yes. The Todoist integration allows the agent to retrieve project IDs and navigate into their specific sections. When creating a new task, you can explicitly ask the agent to place it within a specific section to keep your work neatly organized.

Todoist MCP Server for Cursor 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "todoist": {
      "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 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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Todoist into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Todoist and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 7 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Todoist MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Todoist

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Todoist, help me..." — 7 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Todoist MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Todoist through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Todoist + Cursor Use Cases

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

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Todoist MCP Tools for Cursor (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect Todoist to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

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

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Todoist + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Todoist MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.