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How to connect Todoist 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 Todoist with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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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.

Integrate Todoist 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

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"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Todoist and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Todoist or give it any Todoist-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Add a high-priority task for today"
  • "Create a new project called 'Team Offsite'"
  • "Close all completed tasks from this week"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Todoist.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Todoist account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Triggers
Add WorkspaceTool to create a new workspace in Todoist.
Archive Project (API v1)Tool to archive a project using Todoist API v1.
Bulk Create TasksCreate many tasks in one request using Todoist's Sync batching.
Close Task (API v1)Tool to close (complete) a task in Todoist using API v1.
Create Comment (API v1)Tool to create a new comment on a project or task using Todoist API v1.
Create Label (API v1)Tool to create a new personal label using API v1.
Create Project (API v1)Tool to create a new project in Todoist using the unified API v1.
Create Section (API v1)Tool to create a new section within a project using API v1.
Create taskCreate a new task in Todoist using the unified API v1.
Delete CommentTool to delete a specific comment from Todoist by its ID.
Delete Label (V1)Tool to delete a personal label using API v1.
Delete Project (API v1)Tool to delete a project and all of its sections and tasks using Todoist API v1.
Delete Section (v1)Tool to delete a section and all tasks within it.
Delete TaskTool to delete a specific task from Todoist.
Delete UploadTool to delete an uploaded file from Todoist.
Export Template As FileTool to export a Todoist project as a CSV template file.
Export Template As URLTool to export a Todoist project as a shareable template URL.
Filter TasksTool to get all tasks matching the filter.
Get All CommentsThis tool retrieves all comments associated with a specific task or project in Todoist.
Get all projectsGet all projects from a user's Todoist account.
Get All TasksFetches all INCOMPLETE tasks from Todoist and returns their details.
Get BackupsTool to list all available backup archives for the user.
Get Comment (V1)Tool to retrieve a single comment by ID using the v1 API.
Get Completed Tasks By Completion DateTool to retrieve completed tasks within a specified completion date window.
Get ID MappingsTool to translate IDs between Todoist API v1 and v2.
Get Personal LabelTool to retrieve a personal label by its ID.
Get Productivity StatsTool to retrieve comprehensive productivity statistics for the authenticated user.
Get Project (API v1)Tool to retrieve a specific project by its ID using Todoist API v1.
Get Full Project DataTool to retrieve full project data including all sections, tasks, and collaborators.
Get Project PermissionsTool to retrieve all available roles and their associated actions in Todoist projects.
Get Section (v1 API)Tool to retrieve a specific section by its ID using Todoist v1 API.
Get Special BackupsTool to list special backup archives for the authenticated user's projects.
Get Task (API v1)Tool to retrieve a single active (non-completed) task by ID using API v1.
Get UserTool to retrieve information about the currently authenticated user.
Get Workspace Plan DetailsTool to retrieve details about a workspace's current plan and usage.
Import Template Into Project By IDTool to import a template from Todoist's template gallery into an existing project.
Import Template Into Project From FileTool to import a CSV template into an existing Todoist project from a file.
Invite Project CollaboratorTool to invite a collaborator to a Todoist project by email.
List ActivitiesTool to get activity logs from Todoist.
List All Workspace InvitationsTool to return a list containing details of all pending invitations to a workspace.
List Archived ProjectsTool to get all archived projects from Todoist.
List Archived SectionsTool to retrieve all archived sections for a specific project in Todoist.
List Archived Workspace ProjectsTool to list all archived projects in a workspace.
List Completed TasksTool to retrieve all completed tasks with optional project filtering.
List Completed Tasks By Due DateTool to retrieve completed tasks within a specified due date range (up to 6 weeks).
List FiltersTool to list all filters for the authenticated user.
List Joinable WorkspacesTool to get workspaces the user can join.
List LabelsTool to get all user labels with pagination support.
List Pending Workspace InvitationsTool to list pending invitation emails in a workspace.
List Project CollaboratorsTool to get all collaborators for a given project with cursor-based pagination.
List SectionsTool to get all active sections for the user, with optional filtering by project.
List Shared LabelsTool to retrieve shared label names from active tasks with pagination support.
List Workspace Active ProjectsTool to list all active workspace projects.
List Workspace Archived ProjectsTool to get archived projects in a workspace.
List Workspace InvitationsTool to list user emails with pending invitations to a workspace.
List Workspace UsersTool to list users in workspace(s).
Move TaskTool to move a task to another project, section, or parent task while preserving task identity and metadata.
Move Task (REST API)Tool to move a task to another project, section, or parent task using the REST API.
Quick Add TaskTool to add tasks using natural language parsing similar to the official Todoist clients.
Remove Shared Label (API v1)Tool to remove a shared label from all active tasks using API v1.
Rename Shared Labels (API v1)Tool to rename a shared label across all active tasks using API v1.
Reopen Task (API v1)Tool to reopen a completed task in Todoist using API v1.
Reorder TasksReorder tasks deterministically by updating child_order in bulk via the Sync API item_reorder command.
Search LabelsTool to search user labels by name with case-insensitive matching.
Search ProjectsSearch active user projects by name with support for wildcards and pagination.
Search SectionsTool to search active sections by name, optionally filtered by project.
Todoist SyncTool to sync data with Todoist server, supporting both read and write operations.
Unarchive Project (API v1)Tool to unarchive a previously archived Todoist project using API v1.
Update Comment (v1)Tool to update a comment by ID and return its content via v1 API.
Update Label (API v1)Tool to update an existing label using API v1.
Update Notification SettingTool to update notification settings for the current user.
Update Project (API v1)Tool to update a project's properties using Todoist API v1.
Update Section (v1)Tool to update an existing section by its ID using Todoist v1 API.
Update TaskTool to update an existing task's properties.
Update Workspace LogoTool to upload an image as the workspace logo or delete the existing logo.
Upload FileTool to upload a file to Todoist.

Way Forward

Now that Todoist 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.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Todoist MCP?

With a standalone Todoist MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Todoist tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Todoist 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 Todoist tools.

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

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

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