Research/Taskmaster/MCP Server

Works inside your AI IDE.

Taskmaster runs as an MCP server, exposing all CLI commands as tools your AI agent can use directly. Native integration with Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, and more.

Quick setup

Add one config file to your editor and Taskmaster connects as an MCP server. Your AI agent gets full access to every command.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "taskmaster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
      "env": {
        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Works where you code

Any editor that supports MCP can use Taskmaster tools. Native integration with Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Claude Code, and any terminal.

Cursor

MCP

VS Code

MCP

Windsurf

MCP

Claude Code

Native

Any Terminal

CLI

Every command becomes a tool

Your AI agent reads tasks, implements code, updates status, and grabs the next task — all within your normal coding flow. The full Taskmaster CLI is available as MCP tools.

get_tasks

List all tasks with status

get_task

Get details for a specific task

next_task

Find the next task to work on

set_task_status

Update task status

add_task

Create new tasks with AI

expand_task

Break down tasks into subtasks

parse_prd

Generate tasks from documents

research

Query live sources

analyze_complexity

Score task complexity

Key capabilities

Every CLI command exposed as an MCP tool
Native integration with major AI editors
One config file setup
Agent reads, implements, and updates automatically
Works alongside any MCP-compatible tool
Full CLI parity — no features left behind

Related features

Bring Your Own Key — Configure the AI provider your MCP server uses.

Task Expansion — Available as expand_task tool.

Research — Available as research tool.

Connect your AI IDE.

One config file. Full Taskmaster access.

Get started