# How to connect Todoist MCP with VS Code ```json { "title": "How to connect Todoist MCP with VS Code", "toolkit": "Todoist", "toolkit_slug": "todoist", "framework": "VS Code", "framework_slug": "vscode", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/vscode", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/vscode.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:31:50.190Z" } ``` ## Introduction ### 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. ## Also integrate Todoist with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/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 Todoist to VS Code ### 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](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 Todoist MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Todoist MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Todoist account. It provides structured and secure access to your tasks, projects, and labels, so your agent can create tasks, manage projects, add comments, organize sections, and update your to-do lists on your behalf. - Task creation and scheduling: Instantly ask your agent to add new tasks with specific details, deadlines, priorities, or even as subtasks within projects or sections. - Project and workspace management: Let your agent create, organize, or delete projects and workspaces to keep your productivity system tidy and up-to-date. - Section and label organization: Direct your agent to create, delete, or update sections and labels, helping you structure your tasks and filter lists for better focus. - Task completion and commenting: Have your agent mark tasks as complete or add helpful comments and notes to specific tasks or projects for seamless collaboration. - Streamlined cleanup and maintenance: Empower your agent to remove unused projects, labels, or sections, ensuring your Todoist stays clutter-free and organized. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `TODOIST_ADD_WORKSPACE` | Add Workspace | Tool to create a new workspace in todoist. use when you need a separate workspace to organize projects. generates uuid and temp id automatically. | | `TODOIST_CLOSE_TASK` | Close Task | This tool marks an existing task as completed in todoist. it requires the `task id` of the task to be closed. | | `TODOIST_CREATE_COMMENT` | Create Comment | Tool to create a new comment in todoist. use when you need to add a note to a specific task or project after confirming its id. | | `TODOIST_CREATE_LABEL` | Create Label | Creates a new label. | | `TODOIST_CREATE_PROJECT` | Create Project | Creates a new project in todoist. | | `TODOIST_CREATE_SECTION` | Create Section | Tool to create a new section within a specific project. use when you need to group tasks under a new heading in a project. | | `TODOIST_CREATE_TASK` | Create task | Create a new task in todoist. this action allows users to create tasks with various parameters including content, due dates, priority, and more. the task can be created in a specific project, section, or as a subtask of another task. | | `TODOIST_DELETE_LABEL` | Delete Label | Tool to delete a specific label. use when you need to permanently remove an unused label by its id after confirming it's not in use. example: "delete label with id 2298391482". | | `TODOIST_DELETE_PROJECT` | Delete Project | Tool to delete a specific todoist project. use when you need to permanently remove a project by its id. | | `TODOIST_DELETE_SECTION` | Delete Section | Tool to delete a specific section. use when you need to permanently remove an unused section by its id after confirming it's not in use. example: "delete section with id 82181370". | | `TODOIST_DELETE_TASK` | Delete task | Delete a task from todoist. this action permanently removes the task and all its subtasks. | | `TODOIST_GET_ALL_COMMENTS` | Get All Comments | This tool retrieves all comments associated with a specific task or project in todoist. it requires either a task id or a project id to fetch the comments, and it returns a json array of comment objects with details such as id, posted at, content, and attachment information. | | `TODOIST_GET_ALL_LABELS` | Get all labels | Get all personal labels from todoist. this action retrieves all personal labels from a user's todoist account. each label contains information like name, color, order and favorite status. api documentation: https://developer.todoist.com/rest/v2/#get-all-personal-labels | | `TODOIST_GET_ALL_PROJECTS` | Get all projects | Get all projects from a user's todoist account. this tool retrieves all projects from the authenticated user's todoist account. the response includes details like project id, name, color, parent project, sharing status, and other metadata for each project. | | `TODOIST_GET_ALL_SECTIONS` | Get All Sections | Tool to retrieve all sections for a specific project in todoist. use when you need to list section structure within a project after selecting the project. | | `TODOIST_GET_ALL_TASKS` | Get All Tasks | Fetches all tasks from todoist and returns their details. | | `TODOIST_GET_BACKUPS` | Get Backups | Tool to list all available backup archives for the user. use when you need to retrieve and review all existing backups. | | `TODOIST_GET_COMMENT` | Get Comment | Tool to retrieve details of a specific comment by its comment id. use when you need full information (content, timestamp, or attachment) about a known comment. | | `TODOIST_GET_LABEL` | Get Label | Tool to retrieve a specific label by its id. use when you need detailed info about a label after you have its id. | | `TODOIST_GET_PROJECT` | Get Project | Tool to retrieve a specific project by its id. use when you have a project id and need its metadata before display or update. | | `TODOIST_GET_SECTION` | Get Section | Tool to retrieve a specific section by its id. use when you have a section id and need its metadata before display or update. | | `TODOIST_GET_SPECIAL_BACKUPS` | Get Special Backups | Tool to list special backup archives for the user. use when you need to retrieve all project backups for the authenticated user after creating or managing projects. | | `TODOIST_GET_TASK` | Get Task | Tool to retrieve a specific task by its id. use when you need to fetch all details of an existing task before processing or display. | | `TODOIST_LIST_ARCHIVED_WORKSPACE_PROJECTS` | List Archived Workspace Projects | Tool to list all archived projects in a workspace. use when you need to retrieve archived workspace projects with optional filters or pagination. | | `TODOIST_LIST_FILTERS` | List Filters | Tool to list all filters for the authenticated user. use when you need to retrieve the current set of custom filters. | | `TODOIST_LIST_PENDING_WORKSPACE_INVITATIONS` | List Pending Workspace Invitations | Tool to list pending invitation emails in a workspace. use when you need to check which email invites are still pending acceptance in a workspace. | | `TODOIST_REOPEN_TASK` | Reopen Task | This tool reopens a previously completed task. | | `TODOIST_UPDATE_COMMENT` | Update Comment | Tool to update a specific comment's content. use when you need to correct or clarify an existing comment after confirming its id and the new text. | | `TODOIST_UPDATE_PROJECT` | Update Project | Tool to update a specific project's attributes such as name, color, indent, and order. use when you need to rename or reorder a project after reviewing its current settings. example: "update project 2203306141 name to 'q1 goals'." | | `TODOIST_UPDATE_SECTION` | Update Section | Tool to update a specific section's attributes such as name and order. use when you need to rename or reorder a section after confirming its id. | | `TODOIST_UPDATE_TASK` | Update Task | Tool to update an existing task's properties. use when you need to modify a task's details after confirming its id and new values. | ## Supported Triggers | Trigger slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `TODOIST_NEW_TASK_CREATED` | New Task Created | Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist. | ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, VS Code can access the Todoist 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 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. ## How to build Todoist MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/todoist/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. 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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. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)