How do I authorize update operations?

You must enable Things URLs in Things settings to get an authorization token used for update commands.

How can I get the ID of a todo or project to update it?

Copy the link via the Share menu on macOS or iOS to obtain the item ID.

Can I use natural language for scheduling todos?

Yes, the server supports natural language dates and times for scheduling and deadlines.

Is installation required to run the server?

No installation is required; you can run it directly using npx or install it globally via npm.

Things MCP

MCP server enabling AI agents to create, update, and manage todos and projects in the Things app via its URL scheme.

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claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jimfilippou-things-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "things-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Overview

This MCP server integrates with the Things productivity app on macOS, allowing AI assistants to manipulate todos and projects using Things' URL scheme. It supports creating, updating, and organizing tasks and projects with natural language scheduling, tags, areas, and checklists. Use this server when you want programmatic or AI-driven control over your Things app data within an MCP-compatible client.

Use cases

Create single or multiple todos with deadlines and tags

Build projects with nested todos and assign them to areas

Update existing todos or projects with new notes, deadlines, or status

Search and navigate Things lists and items by tags or queries

Perform batch operations on tasks and projects using JSON

Key features

Full support for Things URL scheme commands

Natural language date and time scheduling

Advanced organization with tags, areas, headings, and checklists

Create, update, and complete todos and projects

Search and show specific items or lists

Handles URL encoding and error reporting

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Extracted Tool Capabilities

Full support for Things URL scheme commands

Natural language date and time scheduling

Advanced organization with tags, areas, headings, and checklists

Create, update, and complete todos and projects

Search and show specific items or lists

Handles URL encoding and error reporting

Documentation Overview

Things MCP is a 🛠️ Other Tools and Integrations MCP server from jimfilippou listed on AllMCPs. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless integration with the Things productivity app. This server enables AI assistants to create, update, and manage your todos and projects in Things using its comprehensive URL scheme.

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It requires macOS with the Things 3 app installed and running.

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