Overview
What is mcp-task?
mcp-task is a demo MCP server for task management that uses Redis as a backend. It was built with the MCP Go library to demonstrate its capabilities and provide a simple task management solution; it is not intended for production use.
How to use mcp-task?
You can launch the server via Docker with docker-compose up or run it locally with go run main.go after setting up a Redis server and configuring config.json. The server is exposed at http://localhost:8090/sse and can be used with an MCP client such as the MCP Web UI, which you configure with a YAML pointing to the SSE endpoint.
Key features of mcp-task
- Create, update, and delete tasks
- Assign tasks to users
- Mark tasks as complete
- Filter tasks by status
- Search tasks by title
Use cases of mcp-task
- Task tracking for personal or team workflows
- Demonstration of the MCP Go library in action
- Learning how to build and run an MCP server with SSE
- Managing tasks via an AI-powered MCP Web UI connected to Claude
FAQ from mcp-task
What is the purpose of mcp-task?
It is a demo project to show how to use the MCP Go library for task management and is not meant for production use.
What are the prerequisites to run mcp-task?
You need Go 1.18 or later and a Redis server (a Redis instance is included in the provided docker-compose file).
How do I run the server?
Use docker-compose up to run with Docker, or run go run main.go locally after configuring config.json and having a local Redis server.
Does Anthropic Client work with mcp-task?
No, the Anthropic Client does not support SSE servers at this time, so it cannot be used directly with mcp-task.
What backend does mcp-task use?
It uses Redis to store tasks.
