Gotask MCP Server

What is gotask-mcp?

gotask-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Taskfile (go-task), a task runner. It enables AI coding agents to retrieve a list of available tasks and execute them, making regular development workflows like autofixes and QA checks accessible to LLM-driven tools.

How to use gotask-mcp?

Install the prerequisites uv and Taskfile (e.g., via Homebrew). Clone the repository and ensure a Taskfile.yml exists in your working project. In Cursor IDE settings > MCP Servers, start a server with the command:
uv run --with mcp --directory /path/to/gotask-mcp mcp run /path/to/gotask-mcp/src/server.py
Optionally copy the included .cursor/rules/tool-use-rule.mdc into your project to guide the agent.

Key features of gotask-mcp

• Retrieve a list of available tasks from the project’s Taskfile.yml
• Run a named task with the working directory passed by the client
• Designed for isolated execution with contextual project information
• Tested with Cursor IDE Agent
• Minimal tool interface: two tools (list tasks, run task)

Use cases of gotask-mcp

• An AI agent automatically runs linting or formatting tasks before creating a commit
• A coding agent executes test or build tasks after making changes to verify correctness
• Developers delegate repetitive QA steps (e.g., type checking, dependency updates) to their AI assistant
• CI-like workflows are triggered locally by the agent without manual intervention