What is the key difference between Close Crm and Claude Task Master?

Close Crm 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 Close Crm 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 Close Crm and Claude Task Master free or paid?

Close Crm 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?

Close Crm lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master lists 6 tools with 8 views and 28,061 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Close Crm 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

Close Crm vs Claude Task Master

In-depth architectural comparison of the Close Crm 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

Close Crm

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Claude Task Master

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Close Crm 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 Close Crm 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: close_me, close_search_leads, close_get_lead.

Explore Close Crm 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, 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

Specification	C Close Crm Developer Tools	Claude Task Master eyaltoledano Developer Tools
Summary	Close CRM MCP Pack — wraps the Close (close.com) API v1.	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

Close Crm Tools (6)

close_me

Get the current Close user and organization for the supplied API key. Returns user ID, name, email, and the organizations (with IDs) the key can access. Use this to verify the key works and discover your organization context.

close_search_leads

Search or list leads (companies/accounts in Close) using Close's query language. Returns a `data` array of leads (with id, display_name, contacts, status, custom fields) plus `has_more` and `total_results`. The `query` param accepts Close search syntax, e.g. `name:"Acme"`, `status_label:"Potential"…

close_get_lead

Get a single lead by its Close lead ID (format `lead_...`). Returns full detail: display name, description, status, contacts, addresses, opportunities, custom fields, and timestamps.

close_list_opportunities

List opportunities (pipeline deals) in Close. Returns a `data` array of opportunities with id, lead_id, status, value, currency, confidence, and expected close date, plus `has_more` / `total_results`. Pass `lead_id` to scope to one lead, or omit to list across the organization. Page with `_limit` /…

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).

Close Crm Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "close-crm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "close-crm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
        "XAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_XAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENROUTER_API_KEY_HERE",
        "MISTRAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_MISTRAL_API_KEY_HERE",
        "TASK_MASTER_TOOLS": "YOUR_TASK_MASTER_TOOLS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Close Crm 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 Close Crm when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Claude Task Master when you require tools for developer tools.

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