How do I install the motionmcp 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.

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `MOTION_API_KEY`, `MOTION_MCP_TOOLS`, `MOTION_MCP_SECRET`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Motionmcp MCP Server

MCP server for Motion API integration - manage projects, tasks, and workspaces from LLMs

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What is the Motionmcp MCP Server?

MCP server for Motion API integration - manage projects, tasks, and workspaces from LLMs

The short version

For desktop MCP clients — Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and similar.

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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
motion_tasks	The primary tool for task management. Supports all Motion API parameters including name, description, priority, dueDate, duration, labels, assigneeId, and autoScheduled. You can reference workspaces and projects by name
motion_projects	Manage Motion projects. Workspace and project names are fuzzy-matched, and the server auto-selects your "Personal" workspace if none is specified.
motion_workspaces
motion_users	List users in a workspace or get the current authenticated user.
motion_search
motion_comments
motion_schedules	Retrieve user schedules and time zones. Supports prioritized scheduling with conflict detection and workload breakdowns by status, priority, and project.
motion_custom_fields	Define and manage custom fields across workspaces, projects, and tasks.
motion_recurring_tasks
motion_statuses

How to install the Motionmcp MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "motion": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["motionmcp"],
      "env": {
        "MOTION_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
MOTION_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
MOTION_MCP_TOOLS	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
MOTION_MCP_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Motionmcp to motion tasks.”
“Use Motionmcp to motion projects.”
“Use Motionmcp to motion workspaces.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Motion API integration - manage projects, tasks, and workspaces from LLMs Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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