Task Planner MCP Server

What is Task Planner MCP Server?

Task Planner MCP Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that helps AI assistants like Claude break down complex tasks into manageable steps, track progress, and manage a hierarchical task list. It is built for developers who want to enable AI assistants to create, update, delete, and organize tasks with subtasks and priorities.

How to use Task Planner MCP Server?

Install by cloning the repository, installing dependencies with pnpm install, and building with pnpm run build. Run the server using pnpm start. To use with Claude Desktop, add a configuration entry in claude_desktop_config.json pointing to the built dist/index.js file. Once running, AI assistants can call any of the server’s tools (e.g., create-task, list-tasks, complete-task) via natural language commands.

Key features of Task Planner MCP Server

• Create, update, and delete tasks
• Break down complex tasks into multiple subtasks
• Mark tasks as complete
• View detailed task information
• List all tasks or subtasks of a specific task
• Set task priorities (low, medium, high)

Use cases of Task Planner MCP Server

• An AI assistant helps a user plan a vacation by creating and breaking down tasks
• A developer uses Claude to manage a project’s to-do list with hierarchical subtasks
• A user asks the assistant to show pending tasks and mark completed ones
• The server organizes personal errands into prioritized steps that the assistant updates

FAQ from Task Planner MCP Server

How do I install Task Planner MCP Server?

Clone the repository, run pnpm install to install dependencies, then pnpm run build to build the project.

How do I configure Task Planner MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json with the command node and arguments pointing to the absolute path of the built dist/index.js file.

Where is task data stored?

Task data is stored in a local JSON file (tasks.json) in the root directory of the project.

What tools does Task Planner MCP Server provide?

It provides seven tools: create-task, list-tasks, get-task, complete-task, update-task, delete-task, and break-down-task, each with specific parameters like title, description, priority, and parentId.

What runtime dependencies does Task Planner MCP Server require?

The server depends on Node.js (to run the built JavaScript file) and pnpm (for installation). The README specifies installation steps but does not list explicit Node version requirements.