Introduction

Taskmaster is your AI's personal project manager. Organize, research, expand, prioritize, and ship tasks effortlessly. Enjoy permanent context, zero drift & instant clarity. It's free, open-source & API-friendly. Let's vibe productively.

Quick Install

npm install -g task-master-ai

Then run:

task-master init

Getting Started Jump in →

Designed for first-time users. Get set up, create your first PRD, then [ task-master init ], and run your first task.

Best Practices Find out more →

Covers common workflows, strategic usage of commands, model configuration tips, and real-world usage patterns. Recommended for active users.

Technical Capabilities Deep dive →

A detailed glossary of every root command and available capability — meant for power users and contributors.

Open Source & License

Taskmaster is open-source and released under the MIT License with Commons Clause. This means you can:

• ✅ Use Taskmaster for personal and commercial projects
• ✅ Modify the source code to fit your needs
• ✅ Distribute copies of the software
• ✅ Contribute improvements back to the community

The Commons Clause adds one important restriction: you cannot sell Taskmaster itself as a service or product, but you can use it in your own applications and services.

License Details:

• License: MIT with Commons Clause
• Copyright: © 2025 Wheel Go Fast, Inc
• Repository: GitHub
• NPM Package: task-master-ai

For the complete license text, see the LICENSE file in our repository.

Thanks for being here early. If you spot something broken or want to contribute, check out the GitHub repo.

Have questions? Join our Discord community to connect with other users and get help from the team.