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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Theia AI installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Theia IDE, Custom Apps)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Theia AI

1. Open Theia AI 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 Theia AI:

Project Management

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

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Task Tracking

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

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Sprint Planning

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

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Launch Failed

Symptoms: AI cannot access external context

Cause: Command not found in PATH

Solution:

• Ensure tools like uvx, npm, or python are in the environment PATH where Theia is launched

AI Tasks not appearing in Theia AI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Theia AI:

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

Need Help?

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