Taskmaster

Overview

Taskmaster is an open-source MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that functions as a project manager for AI assistants like Claude. It helps AI agents manage complex projects by breaking them down into manageable, trackable tasks.

Key Features

• Task Decomposition: Automatically breaks down complex projects into smaller, actionable tasks
• One-shot Completion: Helps AI agents complete tasks efficiently in single iterations
• Context Management: Prevents context overload by maintaining focus on specific tasks
• Code Protection: Avoids disrupting existing code through structured task execution
• Progress Tracking: Keeps AI agents on track throughout multi-step projects

Use Cases

• Managing ambitious, multi-component projects
• Coordinating AI-driven development workflows
• Preventing scope creep during implementation
• Maintaining project structure across long conversations

Availability

• Completely free and open source
• Requires user to provide their own API keys
• Available at: https://www.task-master.dev/

Taskmaster MCP enables more systematic and organized collaboration between users and AI assistants, particularly valuable for complex software engineering projects that require careful planning and execution.