docket — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Local task tracker shared across Claude Code, Codex, and other agents. Groups items by git repository and provides a local browser dashboard.
claude mcp add docket -- npx -y @pasichdev/docketWhat docket does
The server acts as a shared backlog that any supported coding agent writes to mid-prompt. Each task assigns itself to a workspace by reading the current git remote. Items created outside a versioned folder drop straight into an Unfiled bucket.
When an agent connects, Docket launches a local browser view at http://localhost:8787 with workspace counters and task history. Cards accept an optional sourceUrl linking directly to an external pull request or issue tracker.
Node.js 18+ is required on the machine. Upgrading to release 3.0 converts the data file to format v8. Rolling back to 2.3.1 without running docket restore --from-v7 will silently discard the newer fields during subsequent writes.
What it helps with
- capture quick notes before creating formal tickets
- share one backlog across different coding agents
- isolate pending tasks by repository git remote
- inspect and update items via a local browser view
Example prompts for the agent
- Add a todo item to update API endpoint validations
- List all pending tasks for this workspace
- Mark task 2 as completed and attach the PR link
How to install docket
Platform CLI
claude mcp add docket -- npx -y @pasichdev/docketPlatform CLI
codex mcp add docket -- npx -y @pasichdev/docketConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"docket": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pasichdev/docket"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"docket": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pasichdev/docket"
]
}
}
}Platform CLI
gemini mcp add docket npx -y @pasichdev/docketStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about docket
How to install docket in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add docket -- npx -y @pasichdev/docket in your shell. The agent registers the tool in its local configuration.
What does docket do?
It provides a shared offline scratchpad for multiple coding assistants. Entries are automatically filed by the active git remote without manual tagging.
What are the requirements for running docket?
You need Node.js 18 or newer installed. When the MCP client connects, the web interface starts automatically at http://localhost:8787.
