How do I install the divide and conquer mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Divide And Conquer MCP Server

An MCP server for breaking down complex tasks into manageable pieces with structured JSON storage

Local serverstdio

What is the Divide And Conquer MCP Server?

An MCP server for breaking down complex tasks into manageable pieces with structured JSON storage

What you get

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents to break down complex tasks into manageable pieces using a structured JSON format.

Structured JSON Format — Instead of plain text, uses a JSON structure to store task information
Task Tracking — Includes checklist functionality with completion status tracking
Context Preservation — Dedicated fields for task context and detailed descriptions
Progress Monitoring — Easy visualization of completed vs. remaining tasks
Task Ordering — Maintains the order of tasks for sequential execution
Task Insertion — Ability to insert new tasks at specific positions in the checklist

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
initialize_task	Creates a new task with the specified description and optional initial checklist items.
update_task_description
update_context
add_checklist_item
update_checklist_item
mark_task_done
mark_task_undone
remove_checklist_item
reorder_checklist_item
add_note
add_resource
update_metadata
clear_task
get_checklist_summary	Returns a summary of the checklist with completion status. Context information is intentionally excluded from the summary to save context window space.

How to install the Divide And Conquer MCP Server

{
     "mcpServers": {
       "divide-and-conquer": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["-y", "@landicefu/divide-and-conquer-mcp-server"],
         "disabled": false
       }
     }
   }

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

“Use Divide And Conquer to initialize task.”
“Use Divide And Conquer to update task description.”
“Use Divide And Conquer to update context.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server for breaking down complex tasks into manageable pieces with structured JSON storage Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.