# Shelvd: MCP Idea Parking Lot for Claude, Cursor & Codex

> Park ideas from Claude Code, Cursor or Codex without losing focus. Shelvd is a free MCP server that saves idea cards with context and reminds you until they ship.

Canonical: https://www.shelvd.dev
Last updated: 2026-11-04

Works with Claude, Claude Code, Cursor and ChatGPT. Sign in with Google at https://www.shelvd.dev.

## The problem

You are deep in one feature when the next idea hits. Notes get lost. Reminders fire once and get swiped away. Typical failures: the ephemeral sticky note, the single fired notification, the graveyard TODO comment.

## How to park an idea in three steps

### Park it

Say “park this for Tuesday” in any AI client (Claude, Cursor, Claude Code). No context switching.

### Forget it

Shelvd saves the idea, repository, branch and a clean conversation summary in the background.

### Get nagged

Repeated phone push notifications every few minutes until you tap Done. Pro.

## Capabilities

- **Works in every MCP client**: Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT and Zed through the open protocol.
- **Natural dates like 'next Tuesday'**: “in 3 hours”, “tomorrow morning”, “friday 3pm”, in your own timezone.
- **Quiet hours**: No pushes while you rest. Reminders pause until you wake up.
- **One-tap Done and Snooze**: Resolve a task straight from the push notification.
- **Projects from your repos**: Tasks group into projects without manual sorting.
- **Open-source MCP server**: Audit the local server or self-host it.

## Connect the Shelvd MCP server

MCP URL: `https://www.shelvd.dev/api/mcp`. Add it to any MCP client that supports remote servers with OAuth (Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT). No API keys or browser extensions. OAuth metadata: https://www.shelvd.dev/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server.

MCP tools: `park_idea`, `list_ideas`, `get_idea`, `complete_idea`, `snooze_idea`, `delete_idea`, `clear_ideas`, `update_idea`, `search_ideas`, `start_idea`, `github_issues`.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Up to 50 open ideas, all MCP clients, dashboard and calendar, one push at due time, daily digest email |
| Pro | $3/month or $24/year | Everything in Free, plus push nag every 1-60 minutes until done, custom quiet hours, full markdown/JSON export, event triggers (coming soon) |
| Lifetime | $39 once | Everything in Pro, forever, plus all v2+ updates. First 100 buyers |

## Open source

Open-source MCP server for AI coding agents. Self-host the local server for free, or use the hosted version with the web app and nagging built in. Source: [GitHub](https://github.com/NiharRan/shelvd).

## FAQ

### What is Shelvd?

Shelvd is an idea parking lot for developers. Your AI assistant saves an idea as an idea card with context, and Shelvd reminds you until you finish it.

### What is an MCP server?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI tools like Claude, Cursor and Codex call external tools. Shelvd is an MCP server, so your assistant can park and list ideas for you.

### How do I save an idea from Claude Code or Cursor?

Connect Shelvd as an MCP server, then tell your assistant to park the idea for later. It saves the title, details and context such as repo and branch without leaving your current task.

### Is Shelvd free?

Yes. The free plan holds up to 50 open ideas, all MCP clients, the dashboard and a daily digest. Pro adds repeated push reminders and custom quiet hours.

### Is Shelvd a to-do app or task manager?

It is built for side project ideas and mid-feature thoughts, not full project management. You capture from your AI client and get nudged until done.

### Which AI tools does it work with?

Any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT and custom agents.

### Do I need to install anything?

No. Add one MCP URL to your client. Already use the free local server (npx)? Tell your AI "connect shelvd to my account" and your ideas move over.

### How do reminders reach my phone?

Web push on iOS (16.4+, after Add to Home Screen) and Android, with an email fallback.

### What data do you store?

Task titles, details, notes and captured context (repo, branch, file names, a summary), encrypted at rest. Never your source code.

### Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Monthly and yearly plans cancel in one click from settings.

## Related

- [Contact](https://www.shelvd.dev/contact)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.shelvd.dev/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.shelvd.dev/terms)
- [Source code](https://github.com/NiharRan/shelvd)