TL;DR

Todoist is a Productivity MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent task management with Todoist API. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install todoist.

Todoist

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Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Task management with Todoist API

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Repo audit: 53/100 — little recent maintenance, or missing licence and docs

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Install Todoist

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install todoist
Or run directly:
npx -y todoist-mcp-server
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Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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If Todoist doesn't fit your stack, these Productivity MCP servers solve similar problems.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Todoist MCP server?

Todoist is listed as an Productivity Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent task management with Todoist API. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install Todoist MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install todoist` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y todoist-mcp-server` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Todoist MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Todoist MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Todoist MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent task management with Todoist API. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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