barkcli + Cursor
Use barkcli alongside Cursor. Tasks live in your repo and Cursor's AI gets full task context through MCP while you manage boards from the terminal.
Setup
Install barkcli binary and run `barkcli init`
Configure barkcli as an MCP server in Cursor
Tasks and specs visible to Cursor's AI
Manage tasks from terminal or Cursor chat
Features
- ✓Tasks as context for Cursor AI
- ✓MCP integration in Cursor settings
- ✓Code context and symbol search
- ✓Works alongside Cursor's codebase indexing
Configuration
// .cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"barkcli": {
"command": "barkcli",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}Frequently Asked Questions
How does barkcli integrate with Cursor?
barkcli runs a local MCP server (`barkcli mcp`) that exposes 56 tools for task and board management. You register it once in Cursor's config, and Cursor can then read tasks, claim work, link code context, and update progress.
Is Cursor integration free?
Yes. barkcli is MIT licensed and the MCP server is included in the binary — no subscription, no per-seat fee, no cloud.
Does barkcli upload my tasks to the cloud?
No. Tasks are YAML files committed to your git repository. The MCP server runs locally and never sends your board data anywhere.