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mcp-server-things

Active·★ 46·NOASSERTION·Updated 2026-09-10
★ Hidden Gem★ API Integration

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-things is currently grouped under Workflow Automation, which makes it easier to evaluate through workflow fit instead of isolated features alone. Based on the available data, it leans most heavily toward Core Todo Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete, Search) and Managing tasks in Things 3 using natural language prompts from AI assistants.. The listed license is NOASSERTION, which is useful when adoption constraints matter. It also shows measurable community traction with 46 GitHub stars.

#MCP Server#AI Assistant Integration#Things 3#Task Management#Python#macOS#AppleScript
$ Install
$ python3 -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate && pip install mcp-server-things
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

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

Why choose it

+Core Todo Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete, Search)
+Managing tasks in Things 3 using natural language prompts from AI assistants.
+Covers 5 supported environments or platforms, which is helpful for broader deployment needs.
+Ships with a public repository and a NOASSERTION license, which makes adoption and review easier.
03

Trade-offs

!There are at least 8 related tools in the same category, so the best choice is easier to make after side-by-side comparison.
04

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
05

Quick start

1
$ python3 -m venv venv
2
$ source venv/bin/activate
3
$ pip install mcp-server-things
06

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.
07

How it compares

≈mcp-server-things sits in the Workflow Automation category, so it makes more sense to evaluate it alongside tools like Gemini CLI instead of in isolation.
≈If your main need is closer to "Managing tasks in Things 3 using natural language prompts from AI assistants.", that use case is a better lens for comparison than broad feature checklists alone.
≈mcp-server-things uses a NOASSERTION license, and community traction are both easier to judge in category context.
08

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Comments

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  • ?
    usr_seed_0699May 13, 2026

    Reliable, works across Things for Mac and mobile sync.

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    usr_seed_0810May 3, 2026

    Natural language task management without opening Things itself.

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    usr_seed_0922Apr 28, 2026

    Handles the full Things data model, not just basic task creation.

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    usr_seed_0947Mar 28, 2026

    Good for AI workflow integration with Things-based GTD setups.

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    usr_seed_0422Mar 5, 2026

    Rich Things integration — tasks, projects, areas, tags all accessible via MCP.

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GitHub Stars★ 46
Last commit1d ago
StatusActive
LicenseNOASSERTION
CategoryWorkflow Automation
Trend (30d)
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