OmniFocus MCP

What it does

OmniFocus MCP creates a bridge between AI assistants and the OmniFocus task management system on macOS. It allows AI models to view, create, edit, and organize tasks and projects, enabling workflows like turning meeting transcripts into actionable items or querying database statistics.

Tools

• query_omnifocus: Targeted search for tasks, projects, or folders using powerful filters.
• add_omnifocus_task: Creates a new task with optional project, due date, and tags.
• add_project: Creates a new project or folder in OmniFocus.
• dump_database: Retrieves the complete state of the OmniFocus database for deep analysis.
• edit_item / remove_item: Modifies or deletes tasks and projects.
• list_perspectives / get_perspective_view: Manages and views custom OmniFocus perspectives.

Installation

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omnifocus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "omnifocus-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop