Best MCP servers for notes and task management
11 working options, checked Nov 8, 2026.
Short answer: the top picks for notes and task management right now are Notion, Todoist and Obsidian. We list 11 options here: 3 work without sign-in, 6 need a sign-in and 2 run on your own machine.
These MCP servers connect an AI assistant to the places you keep your work: notes in Notion or Obsidian, tasks in Todoist, kanban boards and project plans. You can ask what is due, turn a meeting into tasks or find something you saved.
Top picks
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Notion
Search, read, and write Notion pages and databases.
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Todoist
Create and manage Todoist tasks in natural language.
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Obsidian
Read and search your Obsidian vault from an agent.
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KanbanMCP
Hosted kanban board where AI agents claim cards, check in while working, and hand off with structured notes.
Tools include
claim_next,show,heartbeat,comment,complete -
Planitude
Remote MCP server for free online Gantt and project planning: read and update plans from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Cursor
Tools include
planitude_list_projects,planitude_portfolio_overview,planitude_get_project,planitude_critical_path,planitude_delay_impact
All 11 compared
| Server | What it does | Setup | Tools |
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| Notion | Search, read, and write Notion pages and databases. | Hosted, sign-in | – |
| Todoist | Create and manage Todoist tasks in natural language. | Runs locally | – |
| Obsidian | Read and search your Obsidian vault from an agent. | Runs locally | – |
| KanbanMCP | Hosted kanban board where AI agents claim cards, check in while working, and hand off with structured notes. | Hosted, no sign-in | 31 |
| Planitude | Remote MCP server for free online Gantt and project planning: read and update plans from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Cursor | Hosted, no sign-in | 29 |
| Hourtick | Time tracking, tasks, and team chat for humans and AI agents via MCP. | Hosted, sign-in | – |
| OneHaus | Manage a household's tasks, calendar, contacts, pets, vehicles and documents. | Hosted, no sign-in | 77 |
| Kyurations | Search, read and organize your own saved links and collections from Claude, Cursor or any MCP client. | Hosted, sign-in | – |
| MarklyKit | Search your MarklyKit web highlights and notes from Claude, ChatGPT or Grok, with source links. | Hosted, sign-in | – |
| AndMyData | A private vault for your receipts, meals and notes. Your AI saves them and answers questions from them. | Hosted, sign-in | – |
| brainattic | The knowledge base your AI reads and writes, under your rules - a governed, hosted MCP server. | Hosted, sign-in | – |
How to choose
- Start with the app you already use. The value comes from your existing notes and tasks, so connect that tool first.
- Decide on write access. Reading is low risk. Letting an assistant edit or delete pages deserves more caution.
- Limit what it can see. Share only the pages or projects the assistant needs.
How to connect one
Here is Notion as an example. In Claude Code, run:
claude mcp add --transport http notion https://mcp.notion.com/mcpFor other apps, follow our guides for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and VS Code.
How we picked these
We read each listing's tools and put the closest fit for this job first. Hosted servers must pass a real MCP handshake in our daily check to stay on this page, and local servers are reviewed from their source or package. That shows a server responds, not how well it works for you, and we don't run every tool in production.
Frequently asked questions
Which of these MCP servers work without signing in?
KanbanMCP, Planitude and OneHaus answered our latest live check with no account or key.
Can I connect Notion to Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. Notion offers a hosted MCP server. Add it to your assistant, sign in and choose what it can access.
Is there an MCP server for Obsidian?
Yes. Obsidian servers run locally and let an assistant read and search your vault, so your notes stay on your computer.
How often is this list updated?
Every hosted server here is re-checked daily with a real MCP handshake, and a server drops off this page while it fails that check. Last check: Nov 8, 2026.