Task Master
AI task-management system for coding agents that breaks a PRD into tasks and plugs into Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code and others via MCP.
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About Task Master
Task Master is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. AI task-management system for coding agents that breaks a PRD into tasks and plugs into Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code and others via MCP. Pricing, as the maker states it: Source-available. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
What is Task Master?
Taskmaster is a task management system for AI-driven development. It breaks work into structured tasks with dependencies and is designed to work with AI chat and coding tools, starting with Cursor and Claude.
It runs as a CLI and as an MCP server (with one-click install for Cursor), supports multiple AI providers through your own API keys, and adds commands for research, tags and workstreams, and team collaboration.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: tryhamster.com/research/taskmaster.
Who is Task Master for?
Developers using AI coding agents who want them to plan and work through a structured task list instead of ad-hoc prompts.
Task Master at a glance
- GitHub: eyaltoledano/claude-task-master · 28,259 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Structured tasks with dependencies
- CLI and MCP server
- One-click install for Cursor
- Works with multiple AI providers via your own API keys
- Research and loop commands, tags and workstreams
Task Master FAQ
What is Task Master?
Taskmaster is a task management system for AI-driven development. It breaks work into structured tasks with dependencies and is designed to work with AI chat and coding tools, starting with Cursor and Claude.
Who is Task Master for?
Developers using AI coding agents who want them to plan and work through a structured task list instead of ad-hoc prompts.
Is Task Master free?
Task Master's pricing, as the maker states it: Source-available. Check the official site for current plans.
What are alternatives to Task Master?
Similar tools include Claude Code, Vibe Kanban, DeepCode, Ralph for Claude Code, Compozy and HolyClaude.
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