Vikunja MCP Server

Opinionated MCP Server for Vikunja

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What is the Vikunja MCP Server?

Opinionated MCP Server for Vikunja

The short version

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What it needs from you

  • Go 1.23.5 or higher - Active Vikunja instance - OpenAI API key - Claude with MCP support

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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
daily-focusGet AI-recommended task list
get-focus-recommendationSingle best task with reasoning
get-task-metadataExtract hyperfocus metadata
upsert_taskCreate/update tasks

Configuration

  • Go 1.23.5 or higher - Active Vikunja instance - OpenAI API key - Claude with MCP support
VariableDescriptionRequired
VIKUNJA_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
VIKUNJA_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
OPENAI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Vikunja to daily-focus.”
  • “Use Vikunja to get-focus-recommendation.”
  • “Use Vikunja to get-task-metadata.”

Frequently asked questions

It uses a multi‑tier AI architecture (Claude → MCP → OpenAI → Vikunja) to recommend tasks based on your current energy level, focus mode, and available time—designed specifically to reduce decision paralysis for ADHD users.