What is the key difference between Catalog and Claude Task Master?

Catalog belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Claude Task Master belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Catalog or Claude Task Master in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Catalog and Claude Task Master free or paid?

Catalog operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Claude Task Master operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Catalog lists 7 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master lists 5 tools with 8 views and 28,023 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Catalog and Claude Task Master together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Catalog vs Claude Task Master

In-depth architectural comparison of the Catalog 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

Catalog

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Claude Task Master

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Catalog 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 Catalog 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: list_mfo, get_mfo, search_offers.

Explore Catalog Details

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, PERPLEXITY_API_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, GOOGLE_API_KEY, MISTRAL_API_KEY, GROQ_API_KEY, OPENROUTER_API_KEY, XAI_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Multi-provider AI support (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, xAI), PRD parsing to generate tasks, Task expansion and management.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Catalog Developer Tools	Claude Task Master eyaltoledano Developer Tools
Summary	Read-only catalog of Russian MFOs: loan terms, Bank of Russia registry data, ratings, reviews.	AI-powered task management system for AI-driven development. Features PRD parsing, task expansion, multi-provider support (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, xAI), and selective tool loading for optimized context usage.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Catalog Tools (7)

list_mfo

All MFOs with borrower rating, quick terms and canonical card URLs, ordered by rating position.

get_mfo

Full MFO card: terms for new/repeat clients (amount, term, rate, full cost of credit), borrower requirements, fees, legal entity, OGRN, Bank of Russia registry number, 4-criteria rating, record update date. Empty fields are omitted.

search_offers

Matching first-loan offers with terms, `first_loan_zero_percent: true/false/null` (null = unconfirmed), honest `total` + `truncated`.

list_categories

Catalog categories grouped as on the site (popular, by payout method, by amount/term, by borrower type, other), each with its selection criterion.

get_category

One category: criterion, sorting, offer table with per-MFO terms.

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).

Catalog Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "catalog-9": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Task Master Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eyaltoledano-claude-task-master": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "task-master-ai"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "MISTRAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_MISTRAL_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GROQ_API_KEY": "YOUR_GROQ_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENROUTER_API_KEY_HERE",
        "XAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_XAI_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Catalog is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Claude Task Master belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Catalog when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Claude Task Master when you require tools for developer tools.

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