Notion MCP Todo

The Notion MCP Integration turns a simple Notion database into an AI‑driven task manager that Claude can query, update, and maintain on your behalf. Instead of manually opening Notion or typing out API calls, the server exposes a lightweight MCP interface that translates natural language commands into structured CRUD operations against your todo list. This solves the friction of juggling a local task list while working in an AI‑centric environment, letting you keep all context inside Claude without leaving the chat.

At its core, the server listens for MCP requests and forwards them to the Notion API. It supports four basic actions—adding a new task, listing all tasks, marking a task as completed, and attaching an external link. Each action maps directly to the four properties defined in the target database: Task (title), Checkbox (completion status), Description, and Link. By keeping the schema minimal, the implementation stays fast and reliable while still covering everyday todo scenarios such as scheduling emails or reviewing documentation.

Developers benefit from the server’s tight integration with Claude Desktop. When configured, the MCP instance starts automatically with the AI client and shuts down gracefully when the session ends, eliminating manual server management. The design follows the same conventions as other MCP servers, so adding it to an existing Claude workflow is a matter of tweaking the configuration file. The server’s Python implementation also makes it straightforward to fork and adapt for custom database structures, should you need additional fields like priority or due dates.

Typical use cases include:

• Rapid task creation from a conversation (“Add a todo: book flight tickets”).
• Quick status checks (“Show all my todos”) that refresh the list without opening Notion.
• Linking resources to tasks (“Add a todo: review PR, with link: https://github.com/...”).
• Marking completion (“Mark todo 42 as complete”) while reviewing a list.

Because the server operates over MCP, it can be combined with other tool servers (e.g., calendar or email) to build composite workflows—such as creating a task and scheduling it in Google Calendar—all through the same AI interface. Its lightweight, opinionated design makes it a practical starting point for developers who want to embed Notion as a persistent knowledge base in their AI‑augmented productivity stack.