Connect MCP to Claude
Vector ToDo supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing Claude Desktop to read, create, and manage your tasks directly. This guide walks you through every step.
Step 1 — Generate an API Key
Open AI Integrations settings
In Vector ToDo, go to Settings → AI Integrations.
Click Create Key
Click the "Create Key" button to open the key creation dialog.
Configure your key
Fill in the details:
- Name — a label for your reference, e.g. "Claude Desktop"
- Scopes — select the permissions you need:
- Read (required) — lets Claude view your tasks and projects
- Create — lets Claude add new tasks
- Update — lets Claude modify existing tasks
Copy the key immediately
Click "Create" and copy the key right away. It starts with vtd_ and is only shown once. If you lose it, you will need to create a new one. vtd_
Step 2 — Configure Claude Desktop
Open Claude Desktop settings
In Claude Desktop, open the settings panel and navigate to the "MCP Servers" section.
Add the Vector ToDo server
Click "Add Server" and enter the URL:
https://mcp.vectortodo.com
Save and restart Claude Desktop.
Alternatively, you can edit the config file directly:
{
"mcpServers": {
"vectortodo": {
"url": "https://mcp.vectortodo.com"
}
}
}Step 3 — Authorize
Complete the authorization flow
When Claude Desktop connects to the MCP server for the first time, it will open a browser window with an authorization form.
- Paste your API key (vtd_...) into the field
- Click "Authorize"
- Return to Claude Desktop — the connection is now established
Step 4 — Test the connection
Try a command
Ask Claude something like:
- "List my tasks in Vector ToDo"
- "Create a new task called 'Test MCP connection' in my project"
Here is a more advanced example prompt:
List all my tasks in Vector ToDo that are due this week.
If there are overdue tasks, highlight them.