What is the key difference between DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics and Claude Task Master?

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Claude Task Master belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics 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 DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics and Claude Task Master free or paid?

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics 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?

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master lists 5 tools with 8 views and 28,023 GitHub stars.

Can I use both DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics 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

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics vs Claude Task Master

In-depth architectural comparison of the DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics 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

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Claude Task Master

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. 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 DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics 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	D DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics Developer Tools	Claude Task Master eyaltoledano Developer Tools
Summary	Gaussian beam validation, simulation, component search, design links, and live workspaces.	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

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Claude Task Master Tools (5)

Multi-provider AI support (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, xAI)

PRD parsing to generate tasks

Task expansion and management

Selective tool loading for optimized context

Compatibility with AI chat clients like Cursor

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).

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "diffbeam-gaussian-beam-optics": {
      "url": "https://gaussian-beam.com/planner"
    }
  }
}

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

DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Claude Task Master belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select DiffBeam Gaussian Beam Optics when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Claude Task Master when you require tools for developer tools.

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