Task MCP Server
# Task MCP Server
A simple task management Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Claude Desktop.
## Features
- ✅ Add new tasks
- 📋 List all tasks
- ✓ Mark tasks as completed
- 🗑️ Delete tasks
## Installation
### From GitHub (Recommended)
The easiest way to use this server is directly from GitHub using `uvx`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"task-manager": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"task-mcp-server",
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/task-mcp-server.git"
]
}
}
}
```
### Local Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/task-mcp-server.git
cd task-mcp-server
# Install with uv
uv pip install -e .
# Run the server
task-mcp-server
```
## Usage with Claude Desktop
1. Open Claude Desktop configuration file:
- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
2. Add the server configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"task-manager": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"task-mcp-server",
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/task-mcp-server.git"
]
}
}
}
```
3. Restart Claude Desktop
4. Look for the 🔌 icon to confirm the server is connected
## Available Tools
- **add_task**: Add a new task with title and optional description
- **list_tasks**: Display all tasks with their status
- **complete_task**: Mark a task as completed
- **delete_task**: Remove a task from the list
## Example Usage
In Claude Desktop, try:
- "Add a task to buy groceries"
- "List all my tasks"
- "Mark task 1 as completed"
- "Delete task 2"
## Development
```bash
# Install dependencies
uv pip install -e .
# Run locally
uv run task-mcp-server
# Test with MCP inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run task-mcp-server
```
## License
MITTDQS
Scored across 4 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: add_task creates new tasks, complete_task updates task status, delete_task removes tasks, and list_tasks retrieves tasks. There is no overlap in functionality, making it easy for an agent to select the correct tool for any operation.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (add_task, complete_task, delete_task, list_tasks), using snake_case throughout. This predictability enhances usability and reduces confusion.
With 4 tools, this server is well-scoped for a task management domain, covering essential CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete) without unnecessary bloat. Each tool earns its place in the set.
The tool surface provides complete CRUD/lifecycle coverage for task management: add_task (create), list_tasks (read), complete_task (update), and delete_task (delete). There are no obvious gaps, allowing agents to handle all core workflows without dead ends.