mcp-server-things
Active·★ 35·NOASSERTION·Updated 2026-02-25
★ Hidden Gem★ API Integration
A rich MCP server for Things
This project provides an MCP server connecting AI assistants like Claude to Things 3, enabling natural language task management. It allows users to create, update, and manage todos and projects in Things 3 using AI through a robust AppleScript interface.
#MCP Server#AI Assistant Integration#Things 3#Task Management#Python#macOS#AppleScript
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Features
01Core Todo Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete, Search)
02Project & Area Management
03Comprehensive Tag Management
04Access to Things 3 Built-in Lists (Inbox, Today)
05Robust Error Handling & Concurrency Support
02
Compatibility
Python
Runtime
Verified via docs
macOS
OS
Verified via docs
Things 3
Application
Verified via docs
Claude
AI Client
Verified via docs
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Protocol
Verified via docs
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Quick start
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$ python3 -m venv venv
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$ source venv/bin/activate
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$ pip install mcp-server-things
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Use cases
↳Managing tasks in Things 3 using natural language prompts from AI assistants.
↳Automating todo creation and updates based on AI insights or conversations.
↳Querying and filtering tasks in Things 3 using AI for specific deadlines or projects.
↳Integrating Things 3 into broader AI-driven workflows for personal or professional productivity.
↳Programmatically controlling Things 3 actions through an MCP-compliant interface.
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- JJustice AndersonMay 13, 2026
Reliable, works across Things for Mac and mobile sync.
- AAvery JacksonMay 3, 2026
Natural language task management without opening Things itself.
- RRiver ClarkApr 28, 2026
Handles the full Things data model, not just basic task creation.
- RRebel ClarkMar 28, 2026
Good for AI workflow integration with Things-based GTD setups.
- RRiver JohnsonMar 5, 2026
Rich Things integration — tasks, projects, areas, tags all accessible via MCP.