update_task

MCP tool from MCP Server by itmplatform

Update task fields such as status, dates, kind, and parent; TaskManagers/TaskMembers add assignees by username (add-only, never removes)

How to use it

update_task is exposed by the MCP Server MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the update_task tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install MCP Server

$claude mcp add --scope user --transport http itm-platform https://api.itmplatform.com/v2/_/mcp/

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