mcp-tasks
🥈SilverMCP Tasks is a task management server supporting Markdown, JSON, and YAML formats. It enables teams to automate task creation, tracking, and completion using AI agents like Claude. Integrates with Cursor and other MCP-compatible tools for streamlined workflows.
4670Updated 3mo ago
Intermediate30min to implementautomation
Saves ~180 min per use
Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/flesler/mcp-tasks.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
MCP Tasks is a task management server designed for AI agents like Claude to automate task creation, tracking, and organization. It supports three file formats—Markdown, JSON, and YAML—allowing teams to choose their preferred storage method while maintaining consistent functionality. The tool provides five core operations: setup, search with filtering, add tasks, update task status, and view summaries with work-in-progress tracking. Built with LLM efficiency in mind, it minimizes API calls through batch operations and smart defaults while preventing duplicate tasks. MCP Tasks integrates with Cursor, Claude Desktop, and other MCP-compatible tools, making it ideal for development teams automating their workflow management.
How to Use
Add mcp-tasks to your Cursor or Claude Desktop configuration by editing the MCP config file and specifying either NPX or Docker as the command. Initialize a task file using tasks_setup with your preferred format (.md, .json, or .yml). The AI can then use five tools—setup, search, add, update, and summary—to manage tasks based on your prompts.
Use Cases
Developers using Claude or Cursor to auto-generate and track development tasks
Project teams maintaining task lists in Markdown while enabling AI-assisted task management
Teams needing multi-format task file support (Markdown, JSON, YAML) for different workflows
Automating task creation during AI-assisted coding sessions without manual file editing
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/flesler/mcp-tasksRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Create a new task in MCP Tasks for [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. The task should be titled '[TASK TITLE]' and have the following details: [TASK DETAILS]. Assign it to [TEAM MEMBER] with a priority of [PRIORITY LEVEL]. Format the output in YAML.
Example Output
```yaml
- task:
title: 'Update Customer Database'
description: 'Migrate all customer records from the legacy system to the new CRM platform.'
assigned_to: 'Sarah Johnson'
priority: 'High'
status: 'Pending'
due_date: '2023-12-15'
project: 'CRM Migration'
tags:
- 'Data Migration'
- 'CRM'
- 'High Priority'
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