AI Tasks + Claude Code: Complete MCP Integration
AI Tasks is a MCP server that Let the AI manage complex plans with integrated task management and tracking tools. Supports STDIO, SSE and Streamable HTTP transports..
When integrated with Claude Code, you can:
- Create a new project plan with tasks
- Add a task to an existing plan
- Update task completion status
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AI Tasks in Claude Code, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- AI Tasks will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use AI Tasks tools directly in Claude Code
- All AI Tasks capabilities will be available for your workflows
- Access to 4 different tools
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- Claude Code installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Installation
Step 1: Install AI Tasks
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Claude Code
- Install Claude Code
Download and install Claude Code from the official website
Visit: https://claude.ai/code
Note: Claude Code is available as a native application, not via npm
- Navigate to Project
Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server
- Install MCP Server
Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)
- Configure MCP Server
Add MCP server configuration to project CLAUDE.md file or use --mcp-config flag
Note: CLAUDE.md is preferred for project-specific configuration
- Test Integration
Start Claude Code and verify MCP server is working
claude
Note: Use interactive mode to test MCP server functionality
Configuration Details
Add to your project's CLAUDE.md file:
## MCP Servers
### AI Tasks
- **Installation**: ai tasks
- **Configuration**: "ENABLE_SSE": "true",
"VALKEY_PORT": "6379",
"HTTP_PORT": "8080"
- **Description**: Let the AI manage complex plans with integrated task management and tracking tools. Supports STDIO, SSE and Streamable HTTP transports.
Claude Code will automatically detect and load MCP servers from your project context.
Examples
Once configured, you can use AI Tasks in Claude Code:
Project Management
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Ask Claude Code: "Create a plan for mobile app development with tasks"
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Task Tracking
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Ask Claude Code: "Show all in-progress tasks and assign priorities"
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Sprint Planning
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Ask Claude Code: "Create 2-week sprint with 20 story points"
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Testing Your Setup
- Run claude in your project directory
- Ask Claude to list available tools and verify AI Tasks tools are present
- Test AI Tasks functionality by asking Claude to use specific tools
Test commands:
claude
claude --debug
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Server Not Found
Symptoms: Command not found errors, Server tools unavailable
Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH
Solution:
- Verify server installation
- Check PATH environment variable
- Install server globally or in project
Configuration Not Loaded
Symptoms: CLAUDE.md changes not recognized, Old server config used
Cause: CLAUDE.md file not in correct location or format
Solution:
- Ensure CLAUDE.md is in project root
- Verify markdown syntax is correct
- Restart Claude Code session
AI Tasks not appearing in Claude Code
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check AI Tasks installation
- Restart Claude Code
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Claude Code:
- Explore all AI Tasks capabilities through Claude Code
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Code
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to AI Tasks development
Need Help?
- Search for AI Tasks documentation
- Check the Claude Code MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions