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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• mcphub.nvim installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Neovim)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure mcphub.nvim

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\mcphub\servers.json
   • macOS: ~/.config/mcphub/servers.json
   • Linux: ~/.config/mcphub/servers.json

2. Add server configuration:

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

3. Restart mcphub.nvim

Completely quit and restart mcphub.nvim to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use AI Tasks in mcphub.nvim:

Project Management

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Ask mcphub.nvim: "Create a plan for mobile app development with tasks"

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Task Tracking

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Ask mcphub.nvim: "Show all in-progress tasks and assign priorities"

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Sprint Planning

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Ask mcphub.nvim: "Create 2-week sprint with 20 story points"

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Servers not showing in :McpHub

Symptoms: Empty server list, Configuration not loaded

Cause: Incorrect configuration file path or JSON syntax error

Solution:

• Verify servers.json exists in ~/.config/mcphub/ or .vscode/mcp.json in project root
• Check JSON syntax for errors (trailing commas, missing quotes)
• Run :checkhealth mcphub to diagnose issues

Tool execution fails

Symptoms: Error message when AI tries to use tool, No response

Cause: Server command failed or environment variables missing

Solution:

• Check server logs in :McpHub
• Verify "command" path is correct and executable
• Ensure required environment variables are set in the config

Chat plugin not recognizing tools

Symptoms: AI says it cannot perform the action, Tools not listed in chat

Cause: Integration issue with the specific chat plugin

Solution:

• Ensure you are using a supported version of the chat plugin
• Check mcphub.nvim documentation for plugin-specific setup instructions
• Restart Neovim to reload the integration

AI Tasks not appearing in mcphub.nvim

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check AI Tasks installation
• Restart mcphub.nvim
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with mcphub.nvim:

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

Need Help?

• Search for AI Tasks documentation
• Check the mcphub.nvim MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions