How do I install the todoist mcp python 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 `TODOIST_API_TOKEN`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Todoist MCP Python MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows clients like Claude to interact with Todoist, enabling task management capabilities through natural

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What is the Todoist MCP Python MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows clients like Claude to interact with Todoist, enabling task management capabilities through natural language. The

What the server does

Task Creation — Create new tasks with required content and optional attributes
Task Retrieval — Get task by ID or list tasks with filtering options
Task Management — Update task attributes, mark tasks as complete, delete tasks

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.12 - uv - A Todoist account and API token

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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
Optional:	content,
due_date	YYYY-MM-DD),
deadline_date	YYYY-MM-DD)

How to install the Todoist MCP Python MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "todoist-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "https://github.com/Johnxjp/todoist-mcp-python.git",
        "mcp-server-todoist"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TODOIST_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_TODOIST_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.12 - uv - A Todoist account and API token

Variable	Description	Required
TODOIST_API_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Todoist MCP Python to Required.”
“Use Todoist MCP Python to Optional.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows clients like Claude to interact with Todoist, enabling task management capabilities through natural language. The Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.