Todo MD MCP Server

@danjdewhurst

Basic information

About Todo MD MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides todo list functionality backed by a simple markdown file. This server allows AI assistants to manage todo items in a standardized markdown format.

Todo MD MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "todo-md": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@danjdewhurst/todo-md-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TODO_FILE_PATH": "/Users/dan/Documents/todo.md"
      }
    }
  }
}

Todo MD MCP Server tools

List all todos from the markdown file

Add a new todo item

Update an existing todo item

Delete a todo item

Remove all completed todo items

Overview

What is Todo MD MCP?

An MCP server that provides todo list functionality backed by a simple markdown file. It enables AI assistants to create, read, update, and delete todo items using standard checkbox syntax in a .md file.

How to use Todo MD MCP?

Install globally via npm install -g @danjdewhurst/todo-md-mcp or clone and build locally. Add the server to an MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the npx command or path to the built file. Optionally set the TODO_FILE_PATH environment variable to specify where the todo.md file is stored. The server exposes five tools: list_todos, add_todo, update_todo, delete_todo, and clear_completed.

Key features of Todo MD MCP

Markdown-based storage using standard checkbox syntax
Full CRUD operations for todo items
Persistent unique IDs for reliable updates
MCP compliant server implementation
Fully typed TypeScript with error handling
Complete test suite with Vitest

Use cases of Todo MD MCP

AI assistant managing a user’s personal todo list via chat
Integrating task management into Claude Desktop workflows
Maintaining a simple project todo list in markdown format
Automating task tracking through MCP tools
Clearing completed items to keep the list tidy

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the server?

Install globally: `npm install -g @danjdewhurst/todo-md-mcp`. For local development, clone the repository, install dependencies, and build with `npm run build`.

How do I configure the todo file location?

Set the `TODO_FILE_PATH` environment variable in your MCP client configuration. For example: `"env": { "TODO_FILE_PATH": "/Users/yourname/Documents/todo.md" }`. Ensure the directory exists and you have write permissions.

What is the format of the todo markdown file?

Each todo uses standard markdown checkbox syntax (`- [ ]` or `- [x]`) followed by a hidden HTML comment containing a unique ID. The file also has a header (`# Todo List`) and a footer comment.

What are the available tools?

`list_todos` (list all items), `add_todo` (create a new item), `update_todo` (modify text or completion status), `delete_todo` (remove an item by ID), and `clear_completed` (remove all completed items).

What are the system requirements?

Node.js 18 or higher and an MCP-compatible client

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