GSD Task Manager
Stop juggling, start finishing. GSD Task Manager makes it easy to sort your to-dos into what’s urgent and what’s important, so you can finally get stuff done without burning out. It’s simple, visual, and works entirely offline.
What is GSD Task Manager?
GSD Task Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to stop juggling, start finishing. gsd task manager makes it easy to sort your to-dos into what’s urgent and what’s important, so you can finally get stuff done without burning out. it’s simple, visual, ...
Stop juggling, start finishing. GSD Task Manager makes it easy to sort your to-dos into what’s urgent and what’s important, so you can finally get stuff done without burning out. It’s simple, visual, and works entirely offline.
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Features
- Stop juggling, start finishing. GSD Task Manager makes it ea
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Installation
NPM
npx -y gsd-mcp-serverManual Installation
npx -y gsd-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use GSD Task Manager
GSD Task Manager MCP Server is a productivity-focused task management system that organizes work using the Eisenhower Matrix (urgent vs. important quadrants), enabling AI assistants to create, update, prioritize, and analyze tasks through natural language. It connects to a self-hosted PocketBase backend and exposes 20 MCP tools covering task CRUD, bulk operations, productivity analytics, and deadline tracking. Developers and knowledge workers use it to let Claude or other AI assistants manage their daily work queue, provide quadrant analysis, and surface actionable insights — all without leaving their AI chat interface.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed for running the MCP server via npx
- A running GSD Task Manager backend (self-hosted via Docker, or the provided PocketBase instance)
- An authentication token from your GSD Task Manager instance
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Run the GSD Task Manager backend via Docker
The easiest way to start the backend is via Docker Compose, which spins up the PocketBase data store. Clone the repository and start the backend before configuring the MCP server.
git clone https://github.com/vscarpenter/gsd-task-manager.git
cd gsd-task-manager/docker
docker compose up -dRun the setup wizard to configure the MCP server
The MCP server package includes a setup command that interactively configures your connection to the backend and stores credentials securely.
npx gsd-mcp-server --setupAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Register the GSD MCP server in your claude_desktop_config.json (or equivalent). Provide your backend URL and auth token as environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gsd-task-manager": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "gsd-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"GSD_BACKEND_URL": "http://localhost:8090",
"GSD_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and verify the 20 tools appear
Restart Claude Desktop. Confirm the GSD Task Manager tools (list_tasks, create_task, get_quadrant_analysis, etc.) are listed. Test with a simple task creation prompt.
GSD Task Manager Examples
Client configuration
Example claude_desktop_config.json entry for GSD Task Manager MCP Server pointing to a self-hosted Docker backend.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gsd-task-manager": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "gsd-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"GSD_BACKEND_URL": "http://localhost:8090",
"GSD_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example natural language prompts for managing tasks with GSD Task Manager through your AI assistant.
- "Add a task to prepare the quarterly report, tag it #work, mark it urgent and important"
- "Show my quadrant distribution and which tasks I should focus on today"
- "Move all overdue #work tasks to the Do First quadrant"
- "What are my upcoming deadlines in the next 7 days?"
- "Give me productivity metrics for this week including my completion streak"Troubleshooting GSD Task Manager
MCP server cannot connect to the GSD backend
Verify the Docker container is running with 'docker ps' and confirm the backend is reachable at the configured GSD_BACKEND_URL (default http://localhost:8090). Check that no firewall or port conflict is blocking the connection.
Authentication fails with invalid token error
Re-run 'npx gsd-mcp-server --setup' to regenerate and store a fresh auth token. Ensure the token in your MCP config env matches exactly what the setup wizard outputs — tokens are case-sensitive.
Write operations (create_task, update_task) appear to succeed but changes are not persisted
The server supports a dry-run preview mode that shows changes without committing them. Confirm dry-run mode is not enabled in your config. Also verify the PocketBase container has a persistent volume mounted so data survives container restarts.
Frequently Asked Questions about GSD Task Manager
What is GSD Task Manager?
GSD Task Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that stop juggling, start finishing. gsd task manager makes it easy to sort your to-dos into what’s urgent and what’s important, so you can finally get stuff done without burning out. it’s simple, visual, and works entirely offline. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install GSD Task Manager?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y gsd-mcp-server. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with GSD Task Manager?
GSD Task Manager works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is GSD Task Manager free to use?
Yes, GSD Task Manager is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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