beginner⏱️ 16-26 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

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

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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Witsy installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Desktop App)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Witsy

  1. Open Witsy 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 Witsy:

Project Management

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

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Task Tracking

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

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Sprint Planning

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

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Start Failure

Symptoms: Error notification, Tools not listed

Cause: Incorrect command path or missing dependencies (Node/Python).

Solution:

  • Ensure node, npm, or python are in the system PATH seen by Witsy.
  • Try using absolute paths to executables.

Permission Denied

Symptoms: Witsy cannot read file, Operation blocked

Cause: OS security settings or MCP server restrictions.

Solution:

  • Check macOS privacy settings.
  • Ensure the MCP server is started with access to the correct directories.

AI Tasks not appearing in Witsy

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Witsy:

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

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AI Tasks + Witsy: MCP Setup Guide (2026)