What is the key difference between MCP Microsoft Todo and Things MCP?

MCP Microsoft Todo belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Things MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Microsoft Todo or Things 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 Microsoft Todo and Things MCP free or paid?

MCP Microsoft Todo operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0). Things MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Microsoft Todo lists 28 tools with 2 views and 14 GitHub stars. Things MCP lists 6 tools with 1 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Microsoft Todo and Things 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 Microsoft Todo vs Things MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Microsoft Todo and Things 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 Microsoft Todo

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Things MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Microsoft Todo if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Things 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 Microsoft Todo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_task_lists, list_tasks, get_task.

Explore MCP Microsoft Todo Details

Choose Things MCP 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: Todo and project creation, Todo and project updates, Natural-language scheduling.

Explore Things MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Microsoft Todo MAG-Cie Other Tools and Integrations	Things MCP jimfilippou Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Microsoft To Do task management via Microsoft Graph API. MSAL device code flow (no client secret needed), persisted token cache, full MCP safety annotations.	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.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Microsoft Todo Tools (28)

list_task_lists

List all the user's To Do lists (Tasks, Inbox, custom lists, etc.).

list_tasks

List the tasks of a To Do list. Supports OData filter, $orderby, $top, and pagination.

get_task

Fetch a task's detail by ID.

create_task

Create a new task in a To Do list. Supports recurrence and reminder.

update_task

Update an existing task (title, status, recurrence, reminder, etc.).

complete_task

Shortcut to mark a task as completed.

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 Microsoft Todo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mag-cie-mcp-microsoft-todo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mag-cie/mcp-microsoft-todo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Things MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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