This guide will help you set up the Todoist MCP server, enabling your AI assistant in TypingMind to connect with Todoist to read, create, and update your tasks & projects seamlessly.

Step 1: Add Todoist as custom MCP connection

Go to Plugin → MCP Connectors → Add Connector
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  • Connection name: Todoist
  • Description: Integrate AI assistants with Todoist to access to your tasks and projects easily.
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  • Click Create Connection

Step 2: Set up MCP Connectors

After creating the connection with Zapier MCP, you will see Todoist appear in the plugin list, click on that to start setup your MCP connector with TypingMind:
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  • If you select TypingMind Cloud, you can connect to our remote MCP server in one-click without any further setup

Step 3: Authenticate your Todoist account

You’ll be redirected to Todoist’s official authorization page. Review the permissions that TypingMind is requesting, then click Allow access to connect your account.
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Step 4: Enable Todoist and control tool use

After successfully connecting with Todoist MCP, you can control which actions Todoist MCP should trigger within TypingMind by switching to Tools tab → Enable/disable specific tools.
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Step 5: Start chatting

You’re all set!
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