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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• JetBrains AI Assistant installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure JetBrains AI Assistant

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: Settings > Tools > AI Assistant > Model Context Protocol (MCP)
   • macOS: Preferences > Tools > AI Assistant > Model Context Protocol (MCP)
   • Linux: Settings > Tools > AI Assistant > Model Context Protocol (MCP)

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-tasks": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ai-tasks"],
      "env": {
        "ENABLE_SSE": "true",
        "VALKEY_PORT": "6379",
        "HTTP_PORT": "8080"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Restart JetBrains AI Assistant

Completely quit and restart JetBrains AI Assistant to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use AI Tasks in JetBrains AI Assistant:

Project Management

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Ask JetBrains AI Assistant: "Create a plan for mobile app development with tasks"

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Task Tracking

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Ask JetBrains AI Assistant: "Show all in-progress tasks and assign priorities"

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Sprint Planning

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Ask JetBrains AI Assistant: "Create 2-week sprint with 20 story points"

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Testing Your Setup

1. Start a new conversation in JetBrains AI Assistant
2. Ask JetBrains AI Assistant to list available tools
3. Try using AI Tasks functionality

Test prompts:

• "Type / and look for AI Tasks tools in the command list"
• "Ask AI Assistant to use AI Tasks for a specific task"
• "Check the MCP settings page for connection status indicator"

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

MCP Server Not Connecting

Symptoms: Server status shows disconnected, Tools not appearing in chat, Connection timeout

Cause: Server configuration incorrect or server not starting

Solution:

• Verify server command is correct and executable
• Check environment variables are set properly
• View MCP logs: Help > Show Log in Explorer > mcp folder
• Test server command in terminal manually

Remote Server Not Supported

Symptoms: HTTP server not connecting, SSE transport errors

Cause: AI Assistant only supports stdio transport for client connections

Solution:

• Use mcp-remote proxy for remote servers
• Configuration: npx -y mcp-remote@latest https://server-url/endpoint
• This wraps HTTP/SSE in stdio transport

Import from Claude Not Working

Symptoms: No servers imported, Configuration empty after import

Cause: Claude Desktop config file not found or in unexpected location

Solution:

• Verify Claude Desktop is installed
• Check config exists at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS)
• Or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
• Manually copy configuration if auto-import fails

External Client Cannot Connect to IDE Server

Symptoms: Client shows MCP server unavailable, Connection refused

Cause: IDE MCP server not enabled or client not configured

Solution:

• Enable MCP Server in Settings > Tools > MCP Server
• Use Auto-Configure for supported clients
• Restart both IDE and external client
• Check firewall allows local connections

Brave Mode Commands Not Running

Symptoms: Terminal commands require confirmation, Workflow interrupted by prompts

Cause: Brave mode not enabled

Solution:

• Enable in Settings > Tools > MCP Server
• Check "Run shell commands without confirmation (brave mode)"
• Use with caution - commands run without confirmation

AI Tasks not appearing in JetBrains AI Assistant

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with JetBrains AI Assistant:

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

Need Help?

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