Todo List Manager FAQs

Question 1

What is the MCP Todo List Manager?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Todo List Manager is a software tool designed to help you organize and manage your daily tasks. It functions as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing for natural language interaction through compatible AI clients like Claude Desktop.

Question 2

Where is my todo data stored, and is it secure?

Accepted Answer

Your todo data is stored locally in a human-readable YAML file (`~/.todos.yaml`) on your system. The application employs atomic writes to prevent data corruption and automatically sets secure file permissions (600) to ensure your personal data is protected and accessible only by you. It operates locally with no open network ports.

Question 3

How does it use natural language for todo management?

Accepted Answer

It integrates with MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop) to process natural language commands. You can simply tell your AI assistant to 'Add a todo to buy groceries' or 'Complete the report task,' and the tool will manage your list automatically.

Question 4

What core features does the Todo List Manager offer?

Accepted Answer

Key features include listing, adding, completing, and deleting todo items. Each todo is assigned a unique UUID and ISO 8601 timestamps for creation and completion. It uses YAML for persistence, ensuring data integrity and easy readability.

Question 5

Can I customize the storage location for my todo list?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can specify a custom location for your todo list file by setting the `TODO_FILE` environment variable. For example: `TODO_FILE='~/Documents/my-work-todos.yaml' python main.py`.

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