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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.

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Todoist

Productivity

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Task management with Todoist API

Install Todoist

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install todoist
Or run directly:
npx -y todoist-mcp-server
View on GitHub

Works with

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

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Key Takeaways

  • Todoist exposes an MCP interface for productivity workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install todoist — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate productivity workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Todoist MCP server?

The Todoist MCP server is an Productivity Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents task management with Todoist API. It exposes Todoist's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

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.

Is Todoist MCP free?

Yes. The Todoist MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Todoist account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Todoist MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Todoist MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can task management with Todoist API directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Todoist operations, inspect results, chain Todoist with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive productivity tasks without leaving your editor.