Model Context Protocol · MCP 2025

The task manager
your AI can see

Kite runs a local MCP server so Claude and other AI agents can read and write your tasks in real time — no copy-paste, no context switching.

MCP server · localhost:3333 · always on
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Kite + Claude Desktop MCP integration
Works with any MCP-compatible AI
Features
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Kite strips away the complexity of most task managers — keeping your focus on what's actually due today.

MCP-native from day one
Kite runs a local MCP server the moment you launch. Claude and other AI tools can immediately read your tasks, add new ones, set due dates, and mark things done.
Clean, focused feed
Overdue, Today, and Upcoming sections keep your attention on what matters right now. Custom sections let you organize by project or area of focus.
Custom sections
Create sections for any project or context. AI agents can file tasks into the right section automatically — they can see your section structure too.
Smart AI project routing
AI automatically routes tasks to the right project based on project descriptions. Ask Claude to add a task — Kite knows exactly where it belongs.
Sync from everywhere
Notion tasks, Gmail starred emails, and AI agents all flow in seamlessly. Your tasks live in one place — Kite — connected to everything else.
Lives in your menu bar
Kite stays quietly running in the menu bar so Claude always has a live connection — even when the main window is closed. Add tasks with one click.
Private by design
The MCP server is local-only, accessible only from your Mac. Your tasks never leave your machine. No account required to get started.
No lock-in
Your data belongs to you. Export your tasks as a clean Markdown file at any time. We believe you should stay because you love the app, not because your data is trapped.
Setup
Connect in 60 seconds

No configuration files to edit by hand. No API keys. No proxies. Just open, connect, and ask.

1
Get Kite
Download from the Mac App Store. Kite starts its local MCP server automatically on port 3333.
2
Copy the connection URL
Click the bird icon in Kite's header. Hit "Copy connection URL" — it's already the right format.
http://localhost:3333/mcp
3
Connect to your AI
Paste the URL into your AI agent's MCP settings (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP client). Restart your AI.
4
Start interacting
Ask your AI "what's on my plate today?" or "add three tasks for the product launch" — watch them appear in Kite instantly.
MCP Integration
16 tools. Every
operation covered.

Claude can do everything you can do in Kite — plus things that would take you minutes done in seconds.

create_task
Add a task — optionally auto-route to the right project
suggest_list_for_task
Get AI suggestions for which project a task belongs in
list_tasks
Filter by today, upcoming, completed, or all
complete_task
Mark a task done by ID or title
bulk_create_tasks
Create dozens of tasks in one call with auto-routing
get_daily_briefing
Human-readable summary: overdue, today, upcoming
search_tasks
Full-text search across title and notes
reschedule_overdue
Move all overdue tasks to today or another date
Example conversation
I have a product launch next Friday. Can you create all the tasks I'll need and add them to Kite?
I'll create a launch checklist for you right now.
⚡ bulk_create_tasks · 12 tasks added + auto-routed to Launch
What's overdue right now?
You have 2 overdue tasks: "Review App Store screenshots" (2 days) and "Schedule payroll" (1 day). I've also synced 3 starred emails from Gmail. Want me to move the overdue tasks to today?

Your tasks stay on your Mac.

Kite's MCP server only accepts connections from localhost — it's physically impossible to reach from the internet. No account required, no cloud sync unless you want it, no data leaving your machine. Zero lock-in: download your tasks as Markdown and leave whenever you want.

Roadmap
Shipped. Coming
next. On deck.

We ship fast. Here's the full release roadmap and what's in development.

SHIPPED NOW

v1.1

The Complete AI-First Task Manager
Smart Project Routing
AI auto-routes tasks to projects based on project descriptions. 16 MCP tools for full task automation.
Beautiful UI
Softer light mode, keyboard navigation, discoverable headers, contextual empty states. Polished everywhere.
Multi-source Sync
Gmail starred emails, Notion tasks, and AI agents all flow in. Native Keychain security.
Power Features
Native Undo/Redo, Menu Bar dashboard, Tabbed settings, MCP CLI helper. Everything you need.
COMING NEXT

v1.0 on App Store

Waiting for App Store Connect Review
Same feature set as v1.1 build 2. App Store distribution so you can download from the Mac App Store.
IN ROADMAP

v1.2+

What's next
Deeper Agent Integrations
Custom task templates, AI-powered task breakdown suggestions, and better agent awareness.
Insights & Analytics
Task completion trends, productivity patterns, and AI recommendations for better time management.
More Integrations
Slack, Teams, Calendar sync, and other tools that fit your workflow.

We ship regularly. Follow for updates.

Ready to give your
AI a to-do list?

$9.99 one-time purchase. No subscriptions Native macOS. Works with Claude, Cursor, and any MCP client.

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