Claude Task Master vs Ghl MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Claude Task Master and Ghl MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Claude Task Master for developer tools work as a local process; choose Ghl MCP Server for customer data platforms as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Claude Task Master when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, GOOGLE_API_KEY, PERPLEXITY_API_KEY, XAI_API_KEY, OPENROUTER_API_KEY, MISTRAL_API_KEY, TASK_MASTER_TOOLS.
Choose Ghl MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
ghl_search_contacts, ghl_get_contact, ghl_create_contact.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Customer Data Platforms |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 56/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Not declared |
| Required env vars | ANTHROPIC_API_KEYOPENAI_API_KEYGOOGLE_API_KEYPERPLEXITY_API_KEYXAI_API_KEYOPENROUTER_API_KEYMISTRAL_API_KEYTASK_MASTER_TOOLS | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 28,270 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 10 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 64 |
| Full listing | View Claude Task Master | View Ghl MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Claude Task Master tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ghl MCP Server tools 64
ghl_search_contactsSearch contacts in GoHighLevel by query, tags, filters, or custom fields. Returns paginated results. Args: - query (string): Search term (name, email, phone) - locationId (string): Location ID (uses default if omitted) - limit (number): Results per page (1-100, default 20) - filters (object): Advanced filters like tags, date ranges, custom fields Returns: List of contacts with pagination metadata.ghl_get_contactGet a single contact by ID with all details including custom fields, tags, and activity.ghl_create_contactCreate a new contact in GoHighLevel. Args: - firstName, lastName, email, phone (strings): Basic contact info - tags (string[]): Tags to apply - source (string): Lead source - customFields (array): Custom field values as [{id, field_value}] - locationId (string): Location ID (uses default if omitted) Returns: Created contact object with ID.ghl_update_contactUpdate an existing contact. Only pass fields you want to change.ghl_delete_contactPermanently delete a contact. This cannot be undone.ghl_upsert_contactCreate or update a contact by email/phone. If a match is found, updates; otherwise creates new.ghl_add_contact_tagsAdd one or more tags to a contact.ghl_remove_contact_tagsRemove one or more tags from a contact.ghl_get_contact_notesGet all notes for a contact.ghl_create_contact_noteAdd a note to a contact.ghl_delete_contact_noteDelete a specific note from a contact.ghl_get_contact_tasksGet all tasks for a contact.- +52 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Claude Task Master
{
"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"
}
}
}
}
Ghl MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"ghl-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@northrosetech/ghl-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Claude Task Master is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Ghl MCP Server belongs to Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Claude Task Master for developer tools work and Ghl MCP Server for customer data platforms.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Claude Task Master is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Ghl MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add eyaltoledano-claude-task-master and ghl-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Claude Task Master has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 10 views, 0 installs and 28,270 GitHub stars. Ghl MCP Server has 56/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.