Connect MeisterTask to Claude via the MeisterTask MCP server

The MeisterTask MCP server is currently in public beta.

The MeisterTask MCP server allows you to connect MeisterTask to AI assistant Claude. Once connected, your AI assistant can securely interact with your Meister content to help you create content, manage projects, search information, and automate repetitive work.

This article explains how to connect the MeisterTask MCP server to Claude, what you can do with it, and how authentication and data access work.

Important

AI can make mistakes. Double-check any changes to your Meister content before relying on them.

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard that allows AI assistants to securely connect to external tools and services.

The MeisterTask MCP server enables Claude to interact with your Meister workspace using natural language.

Once connected, Claude can access the projects, tasks, Notes, and mind maps that your Meister account already has permission to view or edit.

What can you do with the MeisterTask MCP server?

Once connected, Claude can help you work across your Meister projects, tasks, Notes, and mind maps using natural language.

Common use cases include:

  • Draft a new project specification, meeting summary, or brainstorming document directly into a new Note.
  • Search across multiple Notes to quickly find decisions, documentation, or project context.
  • Create an entire project from a short brief, including sections, tasks, assignees, and due dates.
  • Bulk-update task statuses across multiple projects.
  • Generate a standup summary based on tasks assigned to you across projects.
  • Create and organize documentation inside Notes using AI prompts.
  • Review project progress and summarize open work.
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Note editing limitation

Claude can currently only edit Notes that do not contain Discussions or linked MeisterTask tasks. Notes with Discussions or linked tasks can still be read, but editing them through the MeisterTask MCP server is not currently supported.

Connect MeisterTask to Claude.ai

You can connect the MeisterTask MCP server to Claude on web, desktop, or mobile.

  1. Open Claude.
  2. Navigate to Settings.
  3. Select Apps.
  4. Click Add custom connector.
  5. Paste the MeisterTask MCP server URL: https://mcp.meistertask.com/mcp
  6. Open Advanced and paste the client ID: XOmw6CwwLZ7-SbcknuAK4-5HXoC3mvea229Z3WFB1oE
  7. Click Connect.
  8. Sign in to your Meister account when prompted.

The client ID is a public OAuth identifier and is not a secret.

Once authentication is complete, Claude can begin interacting with your Meister workspace.

Connect MeisterTask to Claude Code

You can also connect the MeisterTask MCP server to Claude Code through the command line.

Run the following command in your terminal:

claude mcp add-json meister '{"type":"http","url":"https://mcp.meistertask.com/mcp","oauth":{"clientId":"XOmw6CwwLZ7-SbcknuAK4-5HXoC3mvea229Z3WFB1oE","callbackPort":18920}}' --scope user

Then run /mcp inside Claude Code and authenticate with your Meister account when prompted.

The client ID shown in the command is a public OAuth identifier and is not a secret.

What data can Claude access?

Claude can only access the Meister content that your authenticated account already has permission to view or edit.

Depending on your permissions and connected Meister products, Claude may be able to:

  • Read Notes, tasks, projects, and mind maps
  • Create and edit supported Notes
  • Create projects and tasks
  • Update task statuses and assignments
  • Search workspace content
Important

Claude cannot access content that your Meister account itself does not have permission to access.

How authentication works

The MeisterTask MCP server uses secure OAuth authentication.

When you connect Claude:

  • You authenticate directly with your Meister account.
  • Claude receives secure access permissions.
  • You can revoke or reconnect access at any time by disconnecting the connector and authenticating again.

Disconnect or reconnect the MeisterTask MCP server

To disconnect the MeisterTask MCP server:

  1. Open your Claude connector or MCP settings.
  2. Locate the Meister connector.
  3. Remove or disconnect the connector.

To reconnect, repeat the setup steps and authenticate again.

Frequently asked questions

Which AI clients are supported?

The MeisterTask MCP server currently supports:

  • Claude.ai
  • Claude Code

What languages does the MeisterTask MCP server support?

The MeisterTask MCP server is language-agnostic. It works in any language supported by Claude.

Can I connect multiple Meister accounts at the same time?

No. Claude can only be connected to one Meister account at a time.

If needed, you can disconnect and reconnect using a different account.

When should I use the MCP server instead of MeisterTask AI?

Use the MeisterTask MCP server when you want to work with Meister content from Claude.

Use MeisterTask AI when you want to use AI features directly inside MeisterTask and Notes.

MeisterTask AI features such as the Writing Assistant work directly inside Notes, while the MeisterTask MCP server allows Claude to work across your Meister workspace.

Does the MeisterTask MCP server use my MeisterTask AI prompts?

No. The MeisterTask MCP server does not use the monthly prompt allowance included with MeisterTask AI features.

Usage limits, billing, and model access are managed by Claude.

Can Claude edit all Notes?

No. Claude can currently only edit Notes that do not contain Discussions or linked MeisterTask tasks.

Notes with Discussions or linked tasks can still be read, but editing them through the MeisterTask MCP server is not currently supported.

Where is data processed?

Requests are securely transmitted between Claude, the MeisterTask MCP server, and Meister services to complete the action you requested.

Only the data required to complete your request is processed.

Can I self-host the MeisterTask MCP server?

Self-hosting is currently not available.

If your organization requires self-hosting, please contact the Meister Support team.

Can an admin block the MeisterTask MCP server for our team?

Team-level restrictions for the MeisterTask MCP server are not currently available.

Users can connect or disconnect Claude at any time.

Can I connect MeisterTask to other AI tools?

Other AI tools setup instructions are not currently available.

If you’d like to connect another AI tool to the MeisterTask MCP server, please get in touch with our Meister Support team.

Does Claude automatically change my projects?

No. Claude only performs actions when instructed through prompts and within the permissions granted to your account.

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