Specifically required as the operating system for running OmniFocus and this integration
mcp-omnifocus
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for controlling OmniFocus from VS Code, the command line, or any MCP-compatible client. This tool enables automation and management of your OmniFocus tasks, projects, and tags using natural language and programmable interfaces.
Features
List all tasks, projects, tags, and perspectives in OmniFocus
Create, update, complete, drop, and activate tasks
Assign tasks to projects and tags
Process and organize your GTD inbox
Integrate with VS Code and other MCP clients
Related MCP server: OmniFocus MCP Server
Requirements
Installation
Clone the repository and install dependencies using uv:
Usage
Add the following to your mcp configuration:
Capabilities
The MCP OmniFocus server exposes the following tools, prompts, and resources:
list_perspectives: List all perspectiveslist_projects: List all projectslist_tags: List all tagslist_tasks: List all tasks (with full hierarchy)list_inbox: List all tasks in the Inboxcreate_task: Create a new taskupdate_task: Update a task (name, project, tags, note, defer/due date, flagged)complete_task: Mark a task as completedrop_task: Drop a taskactivate_task: Reactivate a dropped or completed taskprocess_inbox: A reusable prompt for processing your GTD inbox
Development
For development change your mcp.json to the following:
License
MIT