Create and manage multiple task lists with titles, notes, due dates, and completion status, all synced across your Google Workspace.
What is Google Tasks MCP?
The Google Tasks MCP creates a customized node that understands Google Tasks so you can interact with it using plain language. You describe what you want to do, the AI configures the correct action, and the node returns structured data you can pass to the next step in your workflow.What Can It Do for You?
- Capture action items into the right list with due dates and notes
- Keep task lists organized by listing, filtering, and retrieving task details
- Update task fields like title, due date, and status as work progresses
- Mark tasks complete and clean up finished items for accurate tracking
Available Tools
Tool | What It Does | Example Use |
---|---|---|
List Task Lists | Retrieves all your task lists | ”List my task lists and return structured data with name and id” |
Find Task List | Finds a task list by name and returns its id | ”Find the task list matching task list name and return structured data with id and name” |
List Tasks in a List | Lists tasks within a specific task list, optionally filtered by status or due date | ”Using task list id task list id , list tasks and return structured data with title, status, due, and id” |
Create Task | Creates a new task in a specific list with optional due date and notes | ”In task list id task list id , create a task titled task title with due date due date and notes notes , and return structured data with id, title, due, status” |
Update Task | Updates fields on an existing task like title and due date | ”Using task id task id in task list id task list id , update the title to task title and due date to due date , and return structured data with id, title, due, status” |
Complete Task | Marks a task as completed | ”Mark task id task id in task list id task list id as completed and return structured data with id, title, status, completed time” |
Delete Task | Deletes a task from a specific list | ”Delete task id task id from task list id task list id and return structured data confirming deletion” |
How to Use
1
Create Your Google Tasks MCP Node
Go to your node library, search for Google Tasks, and click “Create a node with AI”
2
Add Your Prompt
Drag the Google Tasks MCP node to your canvas and add your prompt in the text box.
3
Test Your Node
Run the node to see the results. If it works as expected, you’re all set. If you run into issues, check the troubleshooting tips below.
4
Save and Reuse
Once your Google Tasks MCP node is working, save it to your library. You can now use this customized node in any workflow.
Example Prompts
Here are some prompts that work well with Google Tasks MCP: Get a Task List ID: “Find the task list matchingtask list name
and return structured data with id and name”
Create a Task With Details:
“In task list id task list id
, create a task titled task title
with due date due date
and notes notes
, and return structured data with id, title, due, status”
List Tasks for Planning:
“Using task list id task list id
, list tasks with status needsAction
and return structured data with title, id, due, and notes”
Update a Task’s Due Date:
“Using task id task id
in task list id task list id
, update due date to new due date
and return structured data with id, title, due, status”
Start simple and keep prompts focused on one action. If a tool needs an id, first create a small node that returns the id using the list or task name, then pass that structured data to the next node.
Troubleshooting
If your Google Tasks MCP node is not working as expected, try these best practices:Keep Prompts Simple and Specific
- Good: “Find the task list matching
task list name
and return structured data with id and name” - Bad: “Find my marketing tasks, update their due dates to next Friday, and then email me a summary”
While the bad example attempts multiple actions at once, prompts work best when focused on a single task. Create separate nodes for each action to keep workflows reliable.
Match What Google Tasks Can Do
- Good: “Using task list id
task list id
, mark task idtask id
as completed and return structured data with id and status” - Bad: “Post a message to Slack when a task is completed”
Google Tasks MCP focuses on task management. For messaging, pair it with a Slack node in your workflow.
Break Complex Tasks Into Steps
Instead of trying to do everything in one prompt (which might cause timeouts or partial outputs):1
Step 1: Get Task List ID
Find the task list matching
task list name
and return structured data with id and name2
Step 2: List Upcoming Tasks
Using task list id
task list id
, list tasks due in the next number of days
days and return structured data with id, title, due3
Step 3: Update Due Dates
Using task id
task id
, update the due date to new due date
and return structured data with id, title, due, statusConnect these nodes sequentially in your workflow. The task list id output from Step 1 feeds Step 2, and each task id from Step 2 feeds Step 3.
Focus on Data Retrieval
Google Tasks MCP is excellent at getting information from Google Tasks. For analysis or content creation, connect it to other nodes. Example:- Good prompt: “Using task list id
task list id
, list tasks with statusneedsAction
and return structured data with title, id, due” - Bad prompt: “List tasks and summarize the top priorities in a paragraph”
Use the Ask AI node for summaries or prioritization. Keep Google Tasks prompts centered on retrieving or updating task data.
Troubleshooting Node Creation
Empty Outputs
Empty Outputs
If you see empty outputs in the node creation window (or if you’ve already created the node, hover over it and click “Edit”), open the chat interface and ask the AI to add debug logs and verify the API response. Mention that you received empty outputs.
Incorrect Results
Incorrect Results
In the node creation window (or if you’ve already created the node, hover over it and click “Edit”), describe what you expected versus what you received. The AI will adjust the node based on your feedback.
Errors
Errors
First click “Fix with Gummie”. If multiple attempts still result in errors, simplify your prompt or contact support.
Iterate Using the Chat
Iterate Using the Chat
MCP node creation often benefits from small tweaks. Use the chat interface in the node creation window to refine filters, output fields, or pagination.
Need More Help?
- Watch What are MCP Nodes video tutorial
- Check out MCP Best Practices in Gumloop University
- Join the Gumloop Community for support
- View the Google Tasks MCP setup guide for Claude and Cursor
- Contact support at support@gumloop.com