Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Ausdata MCP vs Claude Task Master
In-depth architectural comparison of the Ausdata MCP and Claude Task Master MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Ausdata MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Claude Task Master
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Ausdata MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Claude Task Master if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Ausdata MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: search_datasets, list_datasets, describe_dataset.
Choose Claude Task Master when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
- You have access to required keys:
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, GOOGLE_API_KEY, PERPLEXITY_API_KEY, XAI_API_KEY, OPENROUTER_API_KEY, MISTRAL_API_KEY, TASK_MASTER_TOOLS. - Primary tools included: PRD parsing, Task expansion, Task dependencies.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Ausdata MCP Tools (15)
search_datasets
Plain-English search across the catalog. "unemployment NSW" → dataset IDs to call.
list_datasets
List curated datasets for a given source (abs, rba, ato, …).
describe_dataset
Schema + filter dictionary for one dataset before you `get_data` it.
get_data
Generic accessor by `source` + `dataset_id`. Search first, fetch second.
releases
Upcoming + recent statistical release calendar across all sources.
real_wages
Wage Price Index minus CPI, quarterly. The Greg Jericho chart in one call.
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
Ausdata MCP Configuration
Claude Task Master Configuration