MCP server for Things 3 with read/write support for tasks, projects, areas and tags.
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<div align="center">  # Things 3 MCP Server </div> This [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) server lets you use Claude Desktop to interact with your task management data in [Things 3](https://culturedcode.com/things). You can ask Claude or your MCP client of choice to create tasks, analyze projects, help manage priorities, and more. This MCP server leverages a combination of the [Things.py](https://github.com/thingsapi/things.py) library and [Things 3’s AppleScript support](https://culturedcode.com/things/support/articles/4562654/), enabling reading and writing to Things 3. ## Why Things MCP? This MCP server unlocks the power of AI for your task management: - **Natural Language Task Creation**: Ask Claude to create richly-detailed tasks and descriptions in natural language - **Smart Task Analysis**: Let Claude explore your project lists and focus areas and provide insights into your work - **GTD & Productivity Workflows**: Let Claude help you implement productivity and prioritisation systems - **Seamless Integration**: Works directly with your existing Things 3 data ## Features - Access to all major Things lists (Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Logbook, Someday, etc.) - Project and Area management and assignment - Tagging operations for tasks and projects - Advanced search capabilities - Recent items tracking - Support for nested data (projects within areas, todos within projects) - Checklist/Subtask support - Read and display existing checklist items from todos ## Installation #### Prerequisites * Python 3.12+ * Claude Desktop * Things 3 for MacOS #### Step 1: Install the package **Option A: Install from PyPI in a virtual environment (recommended)** ```bash # Create a virtual environment in your home directory python3 -m venv ~/.venvs/things3-mcp-env source ~/.venvs/things3-mcp-env/bin/activate # Install the packa…
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