Todo FAQs

Question 1

What are the key benefits of using Todo for AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Todo offers a zero-footprint (pure Node.js, no database or npm packages), agent-safe idempotent mutations, always-synchronized responses including the full todo list, and a retry-friendly design ensuring tasks survive agent iteration failures.

Question 2

How does Todo ensure robust and error-free agent operations?

Accepted Answer

Todo features agent-safe mutations; operations like `complete_todo` and `remove_todo` are idempotent. This means calling them on an already-done or removed item will return success, not an error, simplifying agent error recovery logic.

Question 3

What is Todo (mcp-todo) designed for?

Accepted Answer

Todo is a lightweight, in-memory todo list specifically created for AI agents. It enables agents to track their internal state and progress through complex, long-running tasks without requiring user interaction.

Question 4

Does Todo require any external dependencies or a database?

Accepted Answer

No, Todo is built using vanilla Node.js (~100 lines of code), has zero npm package dependencies, and operates entirely with an in-memory list. It requires no database or complex setup.

Question 5

Is Todo intended for human users to manage their tasks?

Accepted Answer

No, Todo is exclusively 'for the agent, not the user.' It's an internal scratch-pad for AI agents to manage their own workflow and state. Users never directly see or interact with the todo list.

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