TaskWarrior
An MCP server that enables AI assistants to interact with the Taskwarrior command-line task management tool. It allows users to list, create, modify, and organize tasks using projects, tags, and annotations through natural language.
What is TaskWarrior?
TaskWarrior is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that enables ai assistants to interact with the taskwarrior command-line task management tool. it allows users to list, create, modify, and organize tasks using projects, tags, and annotati...
An MCP server that enables AI assistants to interact with the Taskwarrior command-line task management tool. It allows users to list, create, modify, and organize tasks using projects, tags, and annotations through natural language.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- An MCP server that enables AI assistants to interact with th
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx taskwarrior-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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How to Set Up and Use TaskWarrior
The TaskWarrior MCP Server gives AI assistants direct access to Taskwarrior, the powerful open-source command-line task manager, enabling natural language task creation, listing, and completion. It wraps three core Taskwarrior operations — listing pending tasks, adding new tasks with priority and project metadata, and marking tasks done — into MCP-compatible tools. Developers and power users who already rely on Taskwarrior's data model use this server to manage their task backlog through conversational AI without switching to the terminal.
Prerequisites
- Taskwarrior installed and configured on your local machine (brew install task on macOS, apt install taskwarrior on Debian/Ubuntu)
- Node.js 16 or higher and npx available
- An existing Taskwarrior data directory (run `task` once to initialize it)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Install Taskwarrior
If not already installed, install Taskwarrior using your system package manager.
# macOS
brew install task
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install taskwarrior
# Verify installation
task --versionInitialize Taskwarrior
Run `task` once to create the ~/.task data directory. Accept the default configuration when prompted.
taskInstall the MCP server globally
Install the mcp-server-taskwarrior package globally using npm.
npm install -g mcp-server-taskwarriorConfigure your MCP client
Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json. No environment variables are required — the server uses the local Taskwarrior installation directly.
Restart Claude Desktop and verify
Restart Claude Desktop. Ask it to list your pending tasks to confirm the server is connected and reading from your Taskwarrior database.
TaskWarrior Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to claude_desktop_config.json. The server runs via npx and requires no additional environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"taskwarrior": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-taskwarrior"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Manage your Taskwarrior tasks through natural language.
- "Show me all my pending tasks"
- "List all tasks in the work project"
- "Add a high-priority task: Prepare Q3 report, due Friday, project work"
- "Create a task tagged errands: Buy groceries"
- "Mark task 5 as done"
- "What are my high-priority tasks across all projects?"Troubleshooting TaskWarrior
Server starts but task listing returns empty even though you have tasks
Verify Taskwarrior is installed and accessible on the PATH used by the MCP server process. Run `which task` in a terminal to find the binary path, and ensure the same PATH is available when Claude Desktop launches the server.
Task IDs shift unexpectedly after adding or completing tasks
This is a known Taskwarrior behavior — task IDs are sequential and renumber when tasks are added or removed. Use task UUIDs for stable references in automated workflows. The MCP server's `mark_task_done` tool accepts both IDs and UUIDs.
npm install -g fails due to permission error
Use sudo on Linux/macOS (`sudo npm install -g mcp-server-taskwarrior`) or configure npm to use a user-writable directory. Alternatively, use `npx -y mcp-server-taskwarrior` in the args directly without a global install.
Frequently Asked Questions about TaskWarrior
What is TaskWarrior?
TaskWarrior is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that enables ai assistants to interact with the taskwarrior command-line task management tool. it allows users to list, create, modify, and organize tasks using projects, tags, and annotations through natural language. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install TaskWarrior?
Follow the installation instructions on the TaskWarrior GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with TaskWarrior?
TaskWarrior works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is TaskWarrior free to use?
Yes, TaskWarrior is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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