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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Sourcegraph Cody installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (VS Code Extension, JetBrains Extension)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Sourcegraph Cody

1. Open Sourcegraph Cody 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 Sourcegraph Cody:

Project Management

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

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Task Tracking

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

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Sprint Planning

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

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tools Not Available

Symptoms: Cody does not see the connected tools

Cause: Incorrect config path or JSON syntax error

Solution:

• Verify path is exactly ~/.config/cody/mcp_servers.json
• Check JSON validity
• Check Cody output logs in VS Code Output panel

AI Tasks not appearing in Sourcegraph Cody

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Sourcegraph Cody:

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

Need Help?

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