SHrimp Tasks

Task manager for AI agents. Works instantly — no account, no phone needed. 19 tools for nested task trees, batch ops, local storage, optional phone sync.

MCP skill for SHrimp — the task manager agents control.

Works instantly with zero setup. Install and start managing tasks — no account, no API key, no phone required. Tasks are stored locally. Optionally pair with the iOS app for cloud sync and push notifications.

Setup

bash

claude mcp add shrimp -- npx @hermitsh/shrimp-mcp@1.0.6

That's it. To upgrade to phone sync later:

bash

npx @hermitsh/shrimp-mcp@1.0.6 pair

Privacy: In local mode, all data stays at ~/.shrimp/tasks.json on your machine. An anonymous daily ping (no user data) tracks usage. Paired mode requires a one-time 6-digit code from the SHrimp iOS app — no passwords or API keys stored.

Tools (19)

Work in both local and paired mode:

• shrimp_get_tasks — Read the full task tree with filters
• shrimp_search — Search tasks by keyword
• shrimp_add_task — Create a new task (any nesting depth)
• shrimp_update_task — Update task title, notes, due date, category
• shrimp_complete_task — Toggle task completion
• shrimp_archive_task — Archive a task and children
• shrimp_restore_task — Restore an archived task
• shrimp_move_task — Reparent or reorder a task
• shrimp_delete_task — Permanently delete a task
• shrimp_batch — Execute up to 50 operations at once
• shrimp_feedback — Submit feedback to the SHrimp team
• shrimp_status — Check connection mode (local or paired)
• shrimp_pair — Pair with a SHrimp account via 6-digit code

Paired mode only (requires iOS app):

• shrimp_get_prompt — Read prompt template sections
• shrimp_update_prompt — Update prompt sections
• shrimp_get_provider — Read AI provider configuration
• shrimp_update_provider — Update AI provider settings
• shrimp_pipeline — Read device activity log
• shrimp_inbox — Read incoming items from email, shares, etc.

What makes it different

• Zero-friction start — no signup, no API key, works immediately
• Unlimited nesting depth — complex project hierarchies, not flat lists
• Batch ops — up to 50 operations at once
• Local-first storage — fast, offline, private
• Optional cloud sync via the SHrimp iOS app
• Free, personal-first, no subscription