Taskboard MCP Server Setup

Overview

This HTTP-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides GitHub Copilot Chat with access to your Taskboard instance, allowing you to manage workspaces, boards, lists, and cards directly from Copilot.

Installation

1. Install dependencies:

cd mcp-server
npm install

2. Configure environment: Create a .env file in the mcp-server directory:

# Taskboard API Configuration
TASKBOARD_API_URL=http://localhost:3000/api
TASKBOARD_AUTH_TOKEN=your_auth_token_here
MCP_SERVER_PORT=3001

Running the Server

Development

npm run dev

Production

npm start

The server will start on http://localhost:3001

GitHub Copilot Chat Integration

The .vscode/mcp.json file configures the MCP server for GitHub Copilot Chat:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "taskboard": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3001",
      "env": {
        "TASKBOARD_API_URL": "http://localhost:3000/api",
        "TASKBOARD_AUTH_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

Setting up Copilot Chat

1. Open VS Code

2. Go to Settings → Extensions → GitHub Copilot Chat

3. Configure the MCP servers pointing to your local .vscode/mcp.json

4. Ensure the MCP server is running (npm start)

Available Tools

The MCP server exposes the following tools for Copilot Chat:

• list_workspaces - List all accessible workspaces

• list_boards - List boards in a workspace

• list_lists - List columns/lists in a board

• list_cards - List cards in a list

• search_cards - Search cards by title or description

• view_card - Get detailed card information

• update_card_description - Update a card's description

• update_card_status - Change a card's status

• create_card - Create a new card

• delete_card - Delete a card

• get_activity - Get user activity summary

• query_rag - Query the knowledge base using RAG

API Endpoints

Health Check

GET /health

MCP Endpoints

POST /mcp/v1/initialize        - Initialize connection
POST /mcp/v1/tools/list         - List available tools
POST /mcp/v1/tools/call         - Call a specific tool
POST /mcp/v1/resources/list     - List resources
POST /mcp/v1/prompts/list       - List prompts

Example Copilot Chat Requests

1. "List all my workspaces"

2. "Show me boards in workspace 1"

3. "Search for cards about authentication"

4. "Update card 42 with description: 'In progress'"

5. "Create a new card in list 3"

6. "Query the knowledge base about setup process"

Troubleshooting

• Connection refused: Ensure the MCP server is running on port 3001

• Authentication error: Check that TASKBOARD_AUTH_TOKEN is valid

• No tools available: Verify the server is properly initialized and responding to requests

• Port already in use: Change MCP_SERVER_PORT in .env to use a different port