Task Master AI
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A task management system for ambitious AI-driven development that doesn't overwhelm and confuse Cursor. Task Master AI is published by npm:task-master-ai from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Task Master AI
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add task-master-ai -- npx -y task-master-aiRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"task-master-ai"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"task-master-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"task-master-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add task-master-ai -- npx -y task-master-ai{
"mcpServers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"task-master-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add task-master-ai npx -y task-master-aiGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the task-master-ai block.
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Task Master AI: common questions
How do I install Task Master AI?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add task-master-ai -- npx -y task-master-ai. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Task Master AI the official server?
Task Master AI is published by npm:task-master-ai from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Task Master AI free?
The code is published under the NOASSERTION licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Task Master AI safe to use?
It scores 77 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence F, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Task Master AI?
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Does Task Master AI work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
