What is the key difference between MCP Server Taskwarrior and Ticktick MCP?

MCP Server Taskwarrior belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Ticktick MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Taskwarrior or Ticktick MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP Server Taskwarrior and Ticktick MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Taskwarrior operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ticktick MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Taskwarrior lists 6 tools with 3 views and 51 GitHub stars. Ticktick MCP lists 6 tools with 1 views and 66 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Taskwarrior and Ticktick MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server Taskwarrior vs Ticktick MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Taskwarrior and Ticktick MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server Taskwarrior

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Ticktick MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Taskwarrior if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Ticktick MCP if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Taskwarrior when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: project, tags, description.

Explore MCP Server Taskwarrior Details

Choose Ticktick MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: TICKTICK_CLIENT_ID, TICKTICK_CLIENT_SECRET, TICKTICK_REDIRECT_URI, TICKTICK_USERNAME, TICKTICK_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: Task creation, update, deletion, completion, and movement, Subtask creation by linking tasks, Retrieve uncompleted, completed (by date range), and filtered tasks.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Taskwarrior awwaiid Other Tools and Integrations	Ticktick MCP jen6 Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	An MCP server for basic local taskwarrior usage (add, update, remove tasks)	TickTick MCP server. Built upon the ticktick-py library, it offers significantly improved filtering capabilities.
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Taskwarrior Tools (6)

project

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Ticktick MCP Tools (6)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP Server Taskwarrior Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "awwaiid-mcp-server-taskwarrior": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-taskwarrior"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Ticktick MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jen6-ticktick-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/jen6/ticktick-mcp.git",
        "ticktick-mcp",
        "--dotenv-dir",
        "/path/to/your/config"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TICKTICK_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_TICKTICK_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "TICKTICK_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_TICKTICK_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "TICKTICK_REDIRECT_URI": "YOUR_TICKTICK_REDIRECT_URI_HERE",
        "TICKTICK_USERNAME": "YOUR_TICKTICK_USERNAME_HERE",
        "TICKTICK_PASSWORD": "YOUR_TICKTICK_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Taskwarrior is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Ticktick MCP belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Taskwarrior when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Ticktick MCP when you require tools for other tools and integrations.

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