Taskqueue MCP Server

Task Queue MCP Server

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What is the Taskqueue MCP Server?

Task Queue MCP Server

What the server does

MCP Task Manager (npm package: taskqueue-mcp) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AI task management. This tool helps AI assistants handle multi-step tasks in a structured way, with optional user approval checkpoints.

  • Task planning with multiple steps
  • Progress tracking
  • User approval of completed tasks
  • Project completion approval
  • Task details visualization
  • Task status state management

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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.

ToolWhat it does
list_projectsLists all projects in the system
read_projectGets details about a specific project
create_projectCreates a new project with initial tasks
delete_projectRemoves a project
add_tasks_to_projectAdds new tasks to an existing project
finalize_projectFinalizes a project after all tasks are done
list_tasksLists all tasks for a specific project
read_taskGets details of a specific task
create_taskCreates a new task in a project
update_taskModifies a task's properties (title, description, status)
delete_taskRemoves a task from a project
approve_taskApproves a completed task
get_next_taskGets the next pending task in a project
mark_task_doneMarks a task as completed with details

How to install the Taskqueue MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "taskqueue": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "taskqueue"],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "TASK_MANAGER_FILE_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
OPENAI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
DEEPSEEK_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
TASK_MANAGER_FILE_PATHFilesystem location the server is allowed to use.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Taskqueue to list projects.”
  • “Use Taskqueue to read project.”
  • “Use Taskqueue to create project.”

Frequently asked questions

Task Queue MCP Server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.