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