AI Tasks + Cline: 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 Cline, 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 Cline, 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 Cline
• All AI Tasks capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Cline installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Cline

1. Open Cline settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add AI Tasks server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use AI Tasks in Cline:

Project Management

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Ask Cline: "Create a plan for mobile app development with tasks"

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Task Tracking

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Ask Cline: "Show all in-progress tasks and assign priorities"

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Sprint Planning

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Ask Cline: "Create 2-week sprint with 20 story points"

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Testing Your Setup

1. Launch Cline
2. Verify AI Tasks is available in the tools list
3. Test basic AI Tasks functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension Not Loading

Symptoms: Cline extension not appearing, Command palette empty

Cause: Extension installation or VS Code configuration issue

Solution:

• Verify extension is properly installed via Extensions panel
• Check VS Code version compatibility
• Reload VS Code window or restart application
• Check VS Code developer console for error messages

MCP Server Not Found

Symptoms: Server command not found, Tools unavailable in Cline

Cause: Server not installed or not accessible from VS Code

Solution:

• Verify MCP server installation and PATH configuration
• Test server command from VS Code integrated terminal
• Use absolute path to server executable in configuration
• Check server executable permissions

Configuration Not Applied

Symptoms: Settings changes not taking effect, Old configuration persisting

Cause: VS Code settings not reloaded or invalid configuration

Solution:

• Reload VS Code window after configuration changes
• Verify JSON syntax in settings.json is valid
• Check Cline extension settings panel for errors
• Review VS Code developer console for configuration warnings

Tool Execution Fails

Symptoms: MCP tools available but not working, Error during tool execution

Cause: Server configuration or environment issues

Solution:

• Verify environment variables are set correctly
• Check server logs for execution errors
• Test server functionality outside of VS Code
• Ensure all required dependencies are installed

AI Tasks not appearing in Cline

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check AI Tasks installation
• Restart Cline
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Cline:

• Explore all AI Tasks capabilities through Cline
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Cline
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to AI Tasks development

Need Help?

• Search for AI Tasks documentation
• Check the Cline MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions