Todo FAQs

Question 1

What is Todo and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Todo is a server-side application built with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that helps you manage a todo list. It supports interacting with your tasks via both standard I/O (stdio) for client integrations and an HTTP API for broader accessibility.

Question 2

How does Todo ensure my tasks are saved?

Accepted Answer

Todo features persistent storage, saving all your todo items as JSON data. By default, it stores this data in `~/.mcp-todos.json`, ensuring your tasks are available across sessions.

Question 3

What kind of client integrations does Todo support?

Accepted Answer

Todo supports diverse client integrations through two main transports: stdio, designed for MCP clients like Cursor, and an HTTP API that includes session management, JSON-RPC requests, and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time notifications.

Question 4

Can I secure my Todo list when using the HTTP API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Todo offers optional bearer token authentication for its HTTP transport. By setting the `TODO_MCP_TOKEN` environment variable, you can secure your API access, requiring clients to provide a valid token with their requests.

Question 5

What core actions can I perform with Todo?

Accepted Answer

Todo allows you to perform essential todo list operations: add new tasks, list all existing tasks, toggle a task's completion status by ID, and remove tasks by ID. These are accessible via both stdio and HTTP transports.

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