How do I get a Todoist API token?

Log in to your Todoist account, go to Settings → Integrations, and find your API token under "Developer".

Can I use this server with a local LLM?

Yes, you can configure it with Goose using a local model provider like LM Studio or Ollama.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `TODOIST_API_TOKEN`, `OLLAMA_HOST` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Todoist (Python) MCP Server

Todoist MCP server

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What is the Todoist (Python) MCP Server?

Todoist MCP server

What the server does

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.10+ * UV package manager (installation guide) * Todoist API token

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Todoist (Python) MCP Server

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

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

Configuration

Python 3.10+ * UV package manager (installation guide) * Todoist API token

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Todoist (Python) to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

The server provides tools for projects, sections, tasks, and comments, including `todoist_get_projects`, `todoist_add_task`, `todoist_complete_task`, `todoist_get_comments`, and more.