Microsoft To Do FAQs

Question 1

What core problem does the Microsoft To Do MCP server solve?

Accepted Answer

This server addresses a critical limitation in the Microsoft Graph API for personal accounts, which silently omits user-created To Do lists. It ensures all your custom lists are visible and accessible to connected AI clients.

Question 2

What are the security features of this self-hosted solution?

Accepted Answer

Security is built-in with API key authentication for the MCP endpoint (ensuring only your machines connect) and HTTP basic authentication for the web dashboard, protecting your configuration and tokens.

Question 3

How does it ensure all my Microsoft To Do lists are visible to AI clients?

Accepted Answer

It maintains a local SQLite database that tracks every list you create. This local registry is merged with responses from the Microsoft Graph API, guaranteeing that no personal lists are ever missed by your AI clients.

Question 4

What AI clients can I connect to this self-hosted MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You can connect any Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatible AI client, including popular options like Claude Code, Cursor, and Claude Desktop, via its secure HTTP transport.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for setting up this self-hosted Microsoft To Do MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js 18+, a VPS or server with a domain, a Microsoft account, and an Azure App Registration configured with the necessary API permissions.

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