# How to connect Google Tasks MCP with VS Code ```json { "title": "How to connect Google Tasks MCP with VS Code", "toolkit": "Google Tasks", "toolkit_slug": "googletasks", "framework": "VS Code", "framework_slug": "vscode", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/vscode", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/vscode.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:14:35.383Z" } ``` ## Introduction ### How to connect Google Tasks MCP with VS Code VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow. In this guide, I will explain how to connect Google Tasks with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio. ## Also integrate Google Tasks with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### Why use Composio? Composio provides: - Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows. - Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses. - Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need. ## Connect Google Tasks to VS Code ### Integrate Google Tasks MCP with VS Code ### 1. Install with one click Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot. [+Install in VS Code](vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22composio%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp%22%7D) ### 2. Or add manually Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration: ```bash { "servers": { "composio": { "type": "http", "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp" } } } ``` ## What is the Google Tasks MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Google Tasks MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Google Tasks account. It provides structured and secure access to your to-do lists and tasks, so your agent can create task lists, add or update tasks, reorganize and clean up your lists, and fetch or manage your action items automatically. - Intelligent task list management: Ask your agent to create new to-do lists, fetch existing ones, or remove lists you no longer need—all without manual clicks. - Automated task creation and updates: Let your agent add new tasks, set due dates, or update existing to-dos to keep your lists current and organized. - Efficient task organization and movement: Move tasks between lists, reorder them, or set parent/child relationships so your priorities always stay clear. - Fast cleanup and deletion: Direct your agent to clear completed tasks or delete specific items and lists, helping you declutter swiftly and securely. - Detailed task retrieval and review: Have your agent pull details on any task or list so you can review upcoming deadlines, notes, and status at a glance. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `GOOGLETASKS_CLEAR_TASKS` | Clear tasks | Permanently clears all completed tasks from a specified google tasks list; this action is destructive and idempotent. | | `GOOGLETASKS_CREATE_TASK_LIST` | Create a task list | Creates a new task list with the specified title. | | `GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK` | Delete task | Deletes a specified task from a given task list in google tasks. | | `GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK_LIST` | Delete task list | Permanently deletes an existing google task list, identified by `tasklist id`, along with all its tasks; this operation is irreversible. | | `GOOGLETASKS_GET_TASK` | Get Task | Use to retrieve a specific google task if its `task id` and parent `tasklist id` are known. | | `GOOGLETASKS_GET_TASK_LIST` | Get task list | Retrieves a specific task list from the user's google tasks if the `tasklist id` exists for the authenticated user. | | `GOOGLETASKS_INSERT_TASK` | Insert Task | Creates a new task in a given `tasklist id`, optionally as a subtask of an existing `task parent` or positioned after an existing `task previous` sibling, where both `task parent` and `task previous` must belong to the same `tasklist id` if specified. | | `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASK_LISTS` | List task lists | Fetches the authenticated user's task lists from google tasks; results may be paginated. | | `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASKS` | List Tasks | Retrieves tasks from a google tasks list; all date/time strings must be rfc3339 utc, and `showcompleted` must be true if `completedmin` or `completedmax` are specified. | | `GOOGLETASKS_MOVE_TASK` | Move Task | Moves the specified task to another position in the destination task list. | | `GOOGLETASKS_PATCH_TASK` | Patch Task | Partially updates an existing task (identified by `task id`) within a specific google task list (identified by `tasklist id`), modifying only the provided attributes from `taskinput` (e.g., `title`, `notes`, `due` date, `status`) and requiring both the task and list to exist. | | `GOOGLETASKS_PATCH_TASK_LIST` | Patch task list | Updates the title of an existing google tasks task list. | | `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK` | Update Task | Updates the specified task. | | `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK_LIST` | Update Task List | Updates the authenticated user's specified task list. | ## Supported Triggers | Trigger slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `GOOGLETASKS_NEW_TASK_CREATED_TRIGGER` | New Task Created | Triggers when a new task is created in a Google Tasks list. Uses timestamp filtering (updatedMin) to efficiently detect new tasks. | | `GOOGLETASKS_NEW_TASK_LIST_CREATED_TRIGGER` | New Task List Created | Triggers when a new Google Tasks task list is created. This trigger monitors Google Tasks and fires when new task lists are detected. | | `GOOGLETASKS_TASK_DETAILS_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Task Details Changed | Triggers when a specific task's details change. This trigger monitors a single Google Task and fires when any of its details (title, notes, status, due date, completion, position) are modified. | | `GOOGLETASKS_TASK_LIST_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Task List Changed | Triggers when a task list changes (title or content updates). This trigger monitors a specific Google Tasks list and fires when changes are detected. | | `GOOGLETASKS_TASK_UPDATED_TRIGGER` | Task Updated | Triggers when an existing task is updated in a Google Tasks list. This trigger monitors a specific task list and fires when tasks are modified. | ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, VS Code can access the Google Tasks MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward Now that Google Tasks is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end. - Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically. - Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works. - Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs. - Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps. - Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups. Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation. ## How to build Google Tasks MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Google Sheets](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesheets) - Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet tool for real-time collaboration and data analysis. It lets teams work together from anywhere, updating information instantly. - [Notion](https://composio.dev/toolkits/notion) - Notion is a collaborative workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and tasks. It streamlines team knowledge, project tracking, and workflow customization in one place. - [Airtable](https://composio.dev/toolkits/airtable) - Airtable combines the flexibility of spreadsheets with the power of a database for easy project and data management. Teams use Airtable to organize, track, and collaborate with custom views and automations. - [Asana](https://composio.dev/toolkits/asana) - Asana is a collaborative work management platform for teams to organize and track projects. It streamlines teamwork, boosts productivity, and keeps everyone aligned on goals. - [Linear](https://composio.dev/toolkits/linear) - Linear is a modern issue tracking and project planning tool for fast-moving teams. It helps streamline workflows, organize projects, and boost productivity. - [Jira](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira) - Jira is Atlassian’s platform for bug tracking, issue tracking, and agile project management. It helps teams organize work, prioritize tasks, and deliver projects efficiently. - [Clickup](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickup) - ClickUp is an all-in-one productivity platform for managing tasks, docs, goals, and team collaboration. It streamlines project workflows so teams can work smarter and stay organized in one place. - [Monday](https://composio.dev/toolkits/monday) - Monday.com is a customizable work management platform for project planning and collaboration. It helps teams organize tasks, automate workflows, and track progress in real time. - [Addressfinder](https://composio.dev/toolkits/addressfinder) - Addressfinder is a data quality platform for verifying addresses, emails, and phone numbers. It helps you ensure accurate customer and contact data every time. - [Agiled](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agiled) - Agiled is an all-in-one business management platform for CRM, projects, and finance. It helps you streamline workflows, consolidate client data, and manage business processes in one place. - [Ascora](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ascora) - Ascora is a cloud-based field service management platform for service businesses. It streamlines scheduling, invoicing, and customer operations in one place. - [Basecamp](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp) - Basecamp is a project management and team collaboration tool by 37signals. It helps teams organize tasks, share files, and communicate efficiently in one place. - [Beeminder](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beeminder) - Beeminder is an online goal-tracking platform that uses monetary pledges to keep you motivated. Stay accountable and hit your targets with real financial incentives. - [Boxhero](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boxhero) - Boxhero is a cloud-based inventory management platform for SMBs, offering real-time updates, barcode scanning, and team collaboration. It helps businesses streamline stock tracking and analytics for smarter inventory decisions. - [Breathe HR](https://composio.dev/toolkits/breathehr) - Breathe HR is cloud-based HR software for SMEs to manage employee data, absences, and performance. It simplifies HR admin, making it easy to keep employee records accurate and up to date. - [Breeze](https://composio.dev/toolkits/breeze) - Breeze is a project management platform designed to help teams plan, track, and collaborate on projects. It streamlines workflows and keeps everyone on the same page. - [Bugherd](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bugherd) - Bugherd is a visual feedback and bug tracking tool for websites. It helps teams and clients report website issues directly on live sites for faster fixes. - [Canny](https://composio.dev/toolkits/canny) - Canny is a platform for managing customer feedback and feature requests. It helps teams prioritize product decisions based on real user insights. - [Chmeetings](https://composio.dev/toolkits/chmeetings) - Chmeetings is a church management platform for events, members, donations, and volunteers. It streamlines church operations and improves community engagement. - [ClickSend](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clicksend) - ClickSend is a cloud-based SMS and email marketing platform for businesses. It streamlines communication by enabling quick message delivery and contact management. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Google Tasks MCP? With a standalone Google Tasks MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Google Tasks tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Google Tasks and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code? Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Google Tasks tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Google Tasks while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Google Tasks scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Google Tasks data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)