Plate MCP Server

Lightweight project management

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Plate MCP Server

Plate is a lightweight project and task manager built for automation. Plan work, track tasks, and keep projects moving forward with people and AI agents working side by side. This MCP server lets you manage workspaces, projects, and tasks directly from Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible AI client.

Endpoint: https://plate.to/mcp


Setup

Add this to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plate": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://plate.to/mcp"
    }
  }
}
ClientConfig location
Claude Code.mcp.json in project root, or ~/.claude/.mcp.json globally
Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
CursorSettings → Cursor Settings → MCP
WindsurfWindsurf Settings → MCP Servers

After adding the server, your client will open a browser window to authorize via your Plate account. No API key setup required — OAuth 2.0 with PKCE handles everything automatically.


Tools

All tools return structured output (JSON Schema defined via outputSchema), compatible with OpenAI, ChatGPT Desktop, and any client that supports the MCP structured content spec.

Read tools (always available)

ToolDescription
list_workspacesList all workspaces you belong to
list_projectsList projects in a workspace
list_sectionsList sections in a project
list_tasksList tasks in a project (up to 100 by default, configurable with limit), or find by public number (workspaceId + number)
get_taskGet full task details — accepts internal ID, prefixed ref (SCD-426), or workspaceId + number
list_statusesList workflow statuses for a workspace
list_membersList workspace members

Write tools (require write scope)

ToolDescription
create_taskCreate a task in a project section (use update_task for existing tasks)
update_taskUpdate task name, status, assignee, section, or description
complete_taskMark a task as done or reopen it
delete_taskPermanently delete a task
create_projectCreate a new project — returns existing project if name already exists (created: false)
update_projectRename a project or update its description
create_sectionAdd a section to a project — returns existing section if name already exists (created: false)
update_sectionRename a section
create_commentPost a comment on a task
delete_commentDelete a comment

Batch write tools (require write scope)

Use batch tools when you need to create, update, or delete multiple items at once. They execute atomically and reduce the number of confirmation prompts in AI clients that ask once per tool call.

ToolLimitDescription
create_tasks50Create multiple tasks in a project at once
update_tasks50Update multiple tasks at once
complete_tasks100Complete (or reopen) multiple tasks at once
delete_tasks50Permanently delete multiple tasks at once
create_sections30Create multiple sections in a project at once
update_sections30Rename multiple sections at once
create_comments50Add multiple comments to tasks at once
delete_comments50Delete multiple comments at once

Authentication

Uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE. On first use, your client opens a browser to sign into your Plate account. You choose a scope (read or read write) and approve access. Tokens refresh automatically — you won't need to re-authorize unless the refresh token expires (30 days).

To revoke access: Workspace Settings → Apps in Plate.


Documentation

Full tool reference and parameter details: plate.to/docs/mcp

Questions: [email protected]