beginner⏱️ 16-26 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate AI Tasks MCP server with Theia IDE. Includes create_plan and add_task.

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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Theia IDE installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Desktop, Web)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Theia IDE

  1. Open Theia IDE 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 IDE:

Project Management

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

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Task Tracking

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

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Sprint Planning

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

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tool Not Recognized

Symptoms: AI says it does not have the tool

Cause: Configuration not saved or syntax error in JSON

Solution:

  • Check for red squiggles in settings.json
  • Restart the IDE to ensure config reload

AI Tasks not appearing in Theia IDE

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Theia IDE:

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

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AI Tasks + Theia IDE: MCP Setup Guide (2026)