Task Manager FAQs

Question 1

What is Task Manager?

Accepted Answer

Task Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to manage tasks stored in a local `tasks.json` file. It offers a flexible way to handle your personal or project tasks directly on your machine.

Question 2

How does Task Manager store my tasks?

Accepted Answer

All tasks are securely stored in a local `tasks.json` file. You can easily configure the path to this file during startup using a CLI argument (`--tasks-file`) or an environment variable (`TASK_MANAGER_FILE_PATH`).

Question 3

Can I integrate Task Manager with other tools or AI clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! Task Manager is built as an MCP server, making it ideal for integration with generic MCP clients and AI frameworks like Cursor. It also supports a standard HTTP mode for custom applications or tools such as Smithery.

Question 4

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that allows AI models and clients to interact with external tools and services in a structured way. Task Manager leverages MCP to provide seamless and programmatic access to your task data.

Question 5

Does Task Manager offer an HTTP API?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Task Manager can run in HTTP mode, providing standard RESTful endpoints for health checks (`GET /health`), tool discovery (`GET /tools`), and executing task management operations (`POST /call`). This offers great flexibility for various custom integrations.

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