An AI-powered task management system that integrates with Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI code editors via MCP.
Taskmaster is an AI-powered task management system designed for developers using AI-assisted coding environments like Cursor and Windsurf. It integrates via the Model Control Protocol (MCP) to allow natural language task management through chat, automatically breaking down PRDs into development tasks and tracking progress. It solves the problem of disjointed task management in AI-driven workflows by bringing planning and execution into the same conversational interface.
Developers using AI code assistants like Cursor, Windsurf, or Claude Code who want to manage project tasks directly within their editor's chat interface. It's particularly valuable for teams adopting AI-driven development methodologies.
Developers choose Taskmaster because it eliminates context switching between task management tools and AI coding assistants, provides intelligent task breakdown from PRDs, and offers flexible integration with multiple AI models and editors through the standardized MCP protocol.
An AI-powered task-management system you can drop into Cursor, Lovable, Windsurf, Roo, and others.
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Integrates directly with Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code via MCP, allowing task management through natural language chat without leaving the editor, as shown in the one-click install and configuration guides.
Supports Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, and others via API keys, with configurable main, research, and fallback models for redundancy, enabling seamless switching between providers.
Automatically parses PRDs to break down complex requirements into actionable development tasks, reducing manual planning effort and keeping workflows aligned with project goals.
Offers configurable tool loading (core, standard, all) to reduce context window usage by up to 70%, improving MCP server performance and token efficiency.
Requires manual configuration of MCP files across different editors and multiple API keys, with noted troubleshooting issues like '0 tools enabled' that can hinder initial use.
Relies on AI model APIs which incur costs, require internet access, and introduce potential points of failure, limiting offline usability except with Claude Code.
Only works with MCP-compatible editors; traditional IDEs or editors without MCP support are excluded, restricting its usability in diverse development environments.
Uses MIT License with Commons Clause, prohibiting selling the software or offering it as a hosted service, which may deter commercial adoption or integration into proprietary platforms.