What is Mcp Checklist

mcp-checklist is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to generate markdown checklists with checkboxes for integration with AI tools such as Cursor and Claude.

Use cases

Use cases include generating checklists for implementing user authentication, deploying applications, optimizing website performance, and other task-oriented scenarios.

How to use

To use mcp-checklist, clone the repository, install dependencies, and set up the server in your AI tool (like Cursor) by adding the server configuration. You can then create checklists by providing prompts related to your tasks.

Key features

Key features include the ability to create properly formatted markdown checklists, compatibility with Cursor and Claude, customizable checklist item counts, and a low-level API approach for maximum compatibility.

Where to use

mcp-checklist can be used in various fields such as software development, project management, and any area that requires structured task management through checklists.

FYI - This was just a quick prototype (NOT PRODUCTION CODE) to test MCP. 😃

MCP Checklist Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that generates markdown checklists with checkboxes for use with AI tools like Cursor and Claude.

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Features

• Creates properly formatted markdown checklists with checkboxes
• Works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, and any MCP-compatible client
• Supports customizable number of checklist items
• Formats output as 1. [ ] Item for easy use in markdown documents
• Uses a low-level API approach for maximum compatibility

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/mikemikula/mcp-checklist.git
cd mcp-checklist

# Install dependencies using pnpm
pnpm install

Setup for Cursor

1. Open Cursor
2. Go to Settings → Features → MCP Servers
3. Add a new server with these settings:

Replace the path with the actual path to your mcp-checklist.js file and add your OpenAI API key.

4. Restart Cursor to load the new configuration

For detailed setup instructions and troubleshooting, see Cursor Setup Guide.

Usage

In Cursor, you can use the checklist tool with prompts like:

• “Create a checklist for implementing user authentication”
• “Make a checklist for deploying a React app to AWS”
• “I need a checklist for optimizing a website’s performance”

For more information on how AI assistants use this tool, see MCP Integration Guide.

Testing with MCP Inspector

1. Run the server:

   node src/mcp-checklist.js
   

2. In another terminal, run MCP Inspector:

   npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
   

3. Connect to your server:

   • Enter: child:node src/mcp-checklist.js
   • Click “Connect”

4. Use the tool:

   • Go to the “Tools” tab
   • Click on “create_checklist”
   • Fill in the “topic” field
   • Click “Execute”

For more detailed testing instructions, see MCP Guide.

Debugging

Check the log file at src/mcp-checklist.log for detailed logs of server activity.

Documentation

• Cursor Setup Guide - Instructions for setting up the MCP server in Cursor
• MCP Guide - Detailed guide on the MCP implementation
• MCP Integration - How LLMs use this MCP server

License

MIT

Acknowledgements

• Built with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) SDK
• Powered by OpenAI’s GPT models