What is the key difference between Datto RMM and Claude Task Master?

Datto RMM 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 Datto RMM 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 Datto RMM and Claude Task Master free or paid?

Datto RMM 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?

Datto RMM lists 10 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master lists 6 tools with 8 views and 28,061 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Datto RMM 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

Datto RMM vs Claude Task Master

In-depth architectural comparison of the Datto RMM 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

Datto RMM

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Claude Task Master

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Datto RMM 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 Datto RMM 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: datto_list_devices, datto_find_device, datto_get_device.

Explore Datto RMM 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	D Datto RMM Developer Tools	Claude Task Master eyaltoledano Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for Datto RMM — devices, alerts, sites, jobs, and audit data.	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

Datto RMM Tools (10)

datto_list_devices

List devices with optional site filter

datto_find_device

Find a device by hostname (exact or partial match) and resolve its UID

datto_get_device

Get device details by UID

datto_list_alerts

List open alerts with optional site filter

datto_get_alert

Get alert details by UID (renders as an interactive card in MCP Apps hosts)

datto_resolve_alert

Resolve an alert

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).

Datto RMM Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datto-rmm-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "datto-rmm-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Datto RMM 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 Datto RMM when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Claude Task Master when you require tools for developer tools.

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