# How to integrate Ticktick MCP with Mastra AI

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Ticktick MCP with Mastra AI",
  "toolkit": "Ticktick",
  "toolkit_slug": "ticktick",
  "framework": "Mastra AI",
  "framework_slug": "mastra-ai",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/mastra-ai",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/mastra-ai.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:28:27.341Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Ticktick to Mastra AI using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Ticktick agent that can add a new task for tomorrow morning, complete all overdue tasks in your inbox, create a project called 'vacation planning' through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your Mastra AI agent real control over a Ticktick account through Composio's Ticktick MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Ticktick with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/ai-sdk)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Set up your environment so Mastra, OpenAI, and Composio work together
- Create a Tool Router session in Composio that exposes Ticktick tools
- Connect Mastra's MCP client to the Composio generated MCP URL
- Fetch Ticktick tool definitions and attach them as a toolset
- Build a Mastra agent that can reason, call tools, and return structured results
- Run an interactive CLI where you can chat with your Ticktick agent

## What is Mastra AI?

Mastra AI is a TypeScript framework for building AI agents with tool support. It provides a clean API for creating agents that can use external services through MCP.
Key features include:
- MCP Client: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers
- Toolsets: Organize tools into logical groups
- Step Callbacks: Monitor and debug agent execution
- OpenAI Integration: Works with OpenAI models via @ai-sdk/openai

## What is the Ticktick MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Ticktick MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Ticktick account. It provides structured and secure access to your task lists and projects, so your agent can create, manage, and organize tasks, complete or delete items, and streamline your productivity workflows automatically.
- Automated task creation and editing: Let your agent add new tasks, set deadlines, and update task details across your Ticktick projects with ease.
- Project management and organization: Direct your agent to create, retrieve, or delete entire projects, keeping your workspace tidy and aligned with your priorities.
- Seamless task completion and cleanup: Ask your agent to mark tasks as complete or delete tasks you've finished or no longer need, helping you stay on top of your to-do list.
- Comprehensive project data retrieval: Have your agent fetch detailed project information, including all associated tasks and columns, for quick overviews or reporting.
- Effortless OAuth2 authentication management: Benefit from a streamlined, agent-guided authorization flow that securely connects your Ticktick account with minimal friction.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `TICKTICK_COMPLETE_TASK` | Complete Task | Marks a TickTick task as complete. Requires both the project_id and task_id, which can be obtained from TICKTICK_LIST_ALL_TASKS or TICKTICK_CREATE_TASK actions. This action is idempotent - completing an already-completed task will succeed without error. Completed tasks are removed from default/active views and appear only in completed task filters. |
| `TICKTICK_CREATE_PROJECT` | Create Project | Create a new project (list) in TickTick. Projects organize tasks and notes. Use this to set up a new project with optional customizations like color, view mode, and type. The created project's ID can be used with other actions like TICKTICK_CREATE_TASK. |
| `TICKTICK_CREATE_TASK` | Create Task | Tool to create a new task in TickTick. Use after you have task details such as title, dates, and optional reminders or subtasks. |
| `TICKTICK_DELETE_PROJECT` | Delete TickTick Project | Permanently deletes a TickTick project by its ID. All tasks within the project will also be deleted. Note: This operation is idempotent - deleting a non-existent project ID returns success. Use TICKTICK_GET_USER_PROJECT to list available projects and their IDs before deletion. |
| `TICKTICK_DELETE_TASK` | Delete Task | Tool to permanently delete a specific task — irreversible, no recovery. Use when you need to remove a task from a project after confirming both project and task IDs. Returns an empty data object on success; check status/success flags rather than response payload. When moving tasks between projects via create+delete, comments and history are lost. |
| `TICKTICK_GET_PROJECT_BY_ID` | Get Project By ID | Tool to retrieve a specific TickTick project by its unique ID. Use when you need detailed information about a particular project after obtaining its project ID. |
| `TICKTICK_GET_PROJECT_WITH_DATA` | Get project with data | Retrieve a project's associated data (incomplete tasks, columns). IMPORTANT: This endpoint only returns INCOMPLETE tasks. Completed tasks are automatically filtered out by the TickTick API. An empty tasks list means either the project has no tasks at all, or all tasks have been completed. For completed tasks, check the TickTick app or web interface directly. Columns are only present for kanban-style projects; list-view projects return an empty columns array. Join tasks to columns via each task's columnId field. For large projects, results may paginate at ~100 items per page — iterate all pages and deduplicate by taskId. Multiple tasks can share the same title; always use taskId for follow-up create, update, or delete calls. All filtering by name, tag, or other fields must be done client-side. Scope is project-only — Inbox and other projects are excluded. |
| `TICKTICK_GET_TASK_BY_PROJECT_AND_ID` | Get Task By Project And ID | Tool to retrieve a specific TickTick task by project ID and task ID. Use when you need detailed information about a particular task within a project. |
| `TICKTICK_GET_USER_PROJECT` | Get User Projects | Retrieves all projects accessible to the authenticated user, including personal and shared projects. Use this tool to list available projects before creating tasks or to get project IDs for other operations. Returns project metadata including name, color, view mode, and organization details. Always use returned projectId values (not project names) when calling TICKTICK_CREATE_TASK, TICKTICK_UPDATE_TASK, or TICKTICK_GET_PROJECT_WITH_DATA. The inbox project may not appear in results — omit projectId in TICKTICK_CREATE_TASK to target the inbox. Non-kanban projects return an empty columns array; check viewMode before assuming columns exist. |
| `TICKTICK_LIST_ALL_TASKS` | List All Tasks | Tool to list all open/undone tasks across all user projects in one call. This is a composite operation that internally fetches all projects and aggregates their tasks. Use when you need a comprehensive view of pending work across the entire account. Note: Only returns open/undone tasks; completed task history is not available in TickTick OpenAPI v1. |
| `TICKTICK_OAUTH2_AUTHORIZATION_STEP1` | Generate OAuth2 Authorization URL | Tool to generate the TickTick OAuth2 authorization URL. Use to redirect the user to obtain the authorization code (step 1). Re-run this tool if downstream TickTick calls return HTTP 401 (expired/invalid token) to obtain a fresh authorization code. |
| `TICKTICK_UPDATE_PROJECT` | Update Project | Tool to update an existing project. Use when you need to modify project details like name, color, sort order, view mode, or kind after selecting a project ID. |
| `TICKTICK_UPDATE_TASK` | Update Task | Tool to update an existing task. Use after confirming the taskId and projectId. Omitting optional fields resets them to null — include all existing field values in every payload. Cannot move a task to a different project; use TICKTICK_CREATE_TASK + TICKTICK_DELETE_TASK instead. Fields outside the input schema (e.g., columnId, assignee) are silently ignored. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Ticktick MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Ticktick. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Ticktick operations on your behalf through a secure, permission-based interface.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Node.js 18 or higher
- A Composio account with an active API key
- An OpenAI API key
- Basic familiarity with TypeScript

### 1. Getting API Keys for OpenAI and Composio

OpenAI API Key
- Go to the [OpenAI dashboard](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/api-keys) and create an API key.
- You need credits or a connected billing setup to use the models.
- Store the key somewhere safe.
Composio API Key
- Log in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_docs).
- Go to Settings and copy your API key.
- This key lets your Mastra agent talk to Composio and reach Ticktick through MCP.

### 2. Install dependencies

Install the required packages.
What's happening:
- @composio/core is the Composio SDK for creating MCP sessions
- @mastra/core provides the Agent class
- @mastra/mcp is Mastra's MCP client
- @ai-sdk/openai is the model wrapper for OpenAI
- dotenv loads environment variables from .env
```bash
npm install @composio/core @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai dotenv
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root.
What's happening:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates your requests to Composio
- COMPOSIO_USER_ID tells Composio which user this session belongs to
- OPENAI_API_KEY lets the Mastra agent call OpenAI models
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
COMPOSIO_USER_ID=your_user_id_here
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
```

### 4. Import libraries and validate environment

What's happening:
- dotenv/config auto loads your .env so process.env.* is available
- openai gives you a Mastra compatible model wrapper
- Agent is the Mastra agent that will call tools and produce answers
- MCPClient connects Mastra to your Composio MCP server
- Composio is used to create a Tool Router session
```typescript
import "dotenv/config";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Composio } from "@composio/core";
import * as readline from "readline";

import type { AiMessageType } from "@mastra/core/agent";

const openaiAPIKey = process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY;
const composioAPIKey = process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY;
const composioUserID = process.env.COMPOSIO_USER_ID;

if (!openaiAPIKey) throw new Error("OPENAI_API_KEY is not set");
if (!composioAPIKey) throw new Error("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set");
if (!composioUserID) throw new Error("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set");

const composio = new Composio({
  apiKey: composioAPIKey as string,
});
```

### 5. Create a Tool Router session for Ticktick

What's happening:
- create spins up a short-lived MCP HTTP endpoint for this user
- The toolkits array contains "ticktick" for Ticktick access
- session.mcp.url is the MCP URL that Mastra's MCPClient will connect to
```typescript
async function main() {
  const session = await composio.create(
    composioUserID as string,
    {
      toolkits: ["ticktick"],
    },
  );

  const composioMCPUrl = session.mcp.url;
  console.log("Ticktick MCP URL:", composioMCPUrl);
```

### 6. Configure Mastra MCP client and fetch tools

What's happening:
- MCPClient takes an id for this client and a list of MCP servers
- The headers property includes the x-api-key for authentication
- getTools fetches the tool definitions exposed by the Ticktick toolkit
```typescript
const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
    id: composioUserID as string,
    servers: {
      nasdaq: {
        url: new URL(composioMCPUrl),
        requestInit: {
          headers: session.mcp.headers,
        },
      },
    },
    timeout: 30_000,
  });

console.log("Fetching MCP tools from Composio...");
const composioTools = await mcpClient.getTools();
console.log("Number of tools:", Object.keys(composioTools).length);
```

### 7. Create the Mastra agent

What's happening:
- Agent is the core Mastra agent
- name is just an identifier for logging and debugging
- instructions guide the agent to use tools instead of only answering in natural language
- model uses openai("gpt-5") to configure the underlying LLM
```typescript
const agent = new Agent({
    name: "ticktick-mastra-agent",
    instructions: "You are an AI agent with Ticktick tools via Composio.",
    model: "openai/gpt-5",
  });
```

### 8. Set up interactive chat interface

What's happening:
- messages keeps the full conversation history in Mastra's expected format
- agent.generate runs the agent with conversation history and Ticktick toolsets
- maxSteps limits how many tool calls the agent can take in a single run
- onStepFinish is a hook that prints intermediate steps for debugging
```typescript
let messages: AiMessageType[] = [];

console.log("Chat started! Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n");

const rl = readline.createInterface({
  input: process.stdin,
  output: process.stdout,
  prompt: "> ",
});

rl.prompt();

rl.on("line", async (userInput: string) => {
  const trimmedInput = userInput.trim();

  if (["exit", "quit", "bye"].includes(trimmedInput.toLowerCase())) {
    console.log("\nGoodbye!");
    rl.close();
    process.exit(0);
  }

  if (!trimmedInput) {
    rl.prompt();
    return;
  }

  messages.push({
    id: crypto.randomUUID(),
    role: "user",
    content: trimmedInput,
  });

  console.log("\nAgent is thinking...\n");

  try {
    const response = await agent.generate(messages, {
      toolsets: {
        ticktick: composioTools,
      },
      maxSteps: 8,
    });

    const { text } = response;

    if (text && text.trim().length > 0) {
      console.log(`Agent: ${text}\n`);
        messages.push({
          id: crypto.randomUUID(),
          role: "assistant",
          content: text,
        });
      }
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("\nError:", error);
    }

    rl.prompt();
  });

  rl.on("close", async () => {
    console.log("\nSession ended.");
    await mcpClient.disconnect();
    process.exit(0);
  });
}

main().catch((err) => {
  console.error("Fatal error:", err);
  process.exit(1);
});
```

## Complete Code

```typescript
import "dotenv/config";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Composio } from "@composio/core";
import * as readline from "readline";

import type { AiMessageType } from "@mastra/core/agent";

const openaiAPIKey = process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY;
const composioAPIKey = process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY;
const composioUserID = process.env.COMPOSIO_USER_ID;

if (!openaiAPIKey) throw new Error("OPENAI_API_KEY is not set");
if (!composioAPIKey) throw new Error("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set");
if (!composioUserID) throw new Error("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set");

const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: composioAPIKey as string });

async function main() {
  const session = await composio.create(composioUserID as string, {
    toolkits: ["ticktick"],
  });

  const composioMCPUrl = session.mcp.url;

  const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
    id: composioUserID as string,
    servers: {
      ticktick: {
        url: new URL(composioMCPUrl),
        requestInit: {
          headers: session.mcp.headers,
        },
      },
    },
    timeout: 30_000,
  });

  const composioTools = await mcpClient.getTools();

  const agent = new Agent({
    name: "ticktick-mastra-agent",
    instructions: "You are an AI agent with Ticktick tools via Composio.",
    model: "openai/gpt-5",
  });

  let messages: AiMessageType[] = [];

  const rl = readline.createInterface({
    input: process.stdin,
    output: process.stdout,
    prompt: "> ",
  });

  rl.prompt();

  rl.on("line", async (input: string) => {
    const trimmed = input.trim();
    if (["exit", "quit"].includes(trimmed.toLowerCase())) {
      rl.close();
      return;
    }

    messages.push({ id: crypto.randomUUID(), role: "user", content: trimmed });

    const { text } = await agent.generate(messages, {
      toolsets: { ticktick: composioTools },
      maxSteps: 8,
    });

    if (text) {
      console.log(`Agent: ${text}\n`);
      messages.push({ id: crypto.randomUUID(), role: "assistant", content: text });
    }

    rl.prompt();
  });

  rl.on("close", async () => {
    await mcpClient.disconnect();
    process.exit(0);
  });
}

main();
```

## Conclusion

You've built a Mastra AI agent that can interact with Ticktick through Composio's Tool Router.
You can extend this further by:
- Adding other toolkits like Gmail, Slack, or GitHub
- Building a web-based chat interface around this agent
- Using multiple MCP endpoints to enable cross-app workflows

## How to build Ticktick MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/ai-sdk)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ticktick/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Ticktick MCP?

With a standalone Ticktick MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Ticktick tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Ticktick and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Mastra AI?

Yes, you can. Mastra AI 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 Ticktick tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Ticktick while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Ticktick 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 Ticktick data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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