mcp-task-manager-server

Overview

The MCP Task Manager Server provides a persistent backend for local MCP clients to manage structured task data within distinct projects. It uses a local SQLite database for storage and implements a comprehensive set of task management tools including project creation, task manipulation, status tracking, and import/export capabilities. The server is designed to be client-driven, allowing the strategic workflow logic to reside within the client application.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• createProject

  Creates a new, empty project.

  Try:Create a new project called 'Website Redesign'Try:Start a new project
• addTask

  Adds a new task to a project.

  Try:Add a task 'Create homepage mockup' to projectTry:Create a high priority task in my current project
• listTasks

  Lists tasks for a project, with optional filtering and subtask inclusion.

  Try:Show me all todo tasks in the projectTry:List all tasks including subtasks
• showTask

  Retrieves full details for a specific task, including dependencies and direct subtasks.

  Try:Show details for task ID 123Try:Get information about task XYZ
• setTaskStatus

  Updates the status of one or more tasks.

  Try:Mark task 456 as doneTry:Set tasks 789 and 790 to in-progress
• expandTask

  Breaks a parent task into subtasks, optionally replacing existing ones.

  Try:Expand task 'Write documentation' into subtasksTry:Break down task 111 into smaller tasks
• getNextTask

  Identifies the next actionable task based on status, dependencies, priority, and creation date.

  Try:What's the next task I should work on?Try:Show me the highest priority todo task
• exportProject

  Exports complete project data as a JSON string.

  Try:Export project 123 to JSONTry:Get backup of my project data
• importProject

  Creates a new project from an exported JSON string.

  Try:Import project from JSON fileTry:Create a new project from exported data
• updateTask

  Updates specific details (description, priority, dependencies) of an existing task.

  Try:Update task description for task 222Try:Change priority of task 333 to high
• deleteTask

  Deletes one or more tasks (and their subtasks/dependency links via cascade).

  Try:Delete task 444 and its subtasksTry:Remove completed tasks from the project
• deleteProject

  Permanently deletes a project and ALL associated data.

  Try:Delete project 555 and all its dataTry:Remove the completed project

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "task-manager": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["dist/server.js"],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_PATH": "./data/taskmanager.db"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Where is the SQLite database stored?

By default, it's stored at `./data/taskmanager.db`. You can override this path using the `DATABASE_PATH` environment variable.

Can I import tasks from another system?

Yes, you can import projects using the `exportProject` tool to export as JSON, then share or import this JSON data using the `importProject` tool to create new projects.

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