What is the key difference between Hazmat Cfr MCP and Claude Task Master?

Hazmat Cfr MCP 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 Hazmat Cfr MCP 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 Hazmat Cfr MCP and Claude Task Master free or paid?

Hazmat Cfr MCP 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?

Hazmat Cfr MCP lists 11 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master lists 6 tools with 8 views and 28,086 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hazmat Cfr MCP 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

Hazmat Cfr MCP vs Claude Task Master

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hazmat Cfr MCP 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

Hazmat Cfr MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Claude Task Master

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Hazmat Cfr MCP 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 Hazmat Cfr MCP 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: lookup_hazmat_entry, get_shipping_requirements, classify_shipping_description.

Explore Hazmat Cfr MCP 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: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Hazmat Cfr MCP Developer Tools	Claude Task Master eyaltoledano Developer Tools
Summary	Complete 49 CFR 172.101 hazmat table lookup with special-provision decoding, cited to eCFR.	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

Hazmat Cfr MCP Tools (11)

lookup_hazmat_entry

Look up by UN/NA number or proper shipping name; returns matching entries with decoded symbols and special provisions.

get_shipping_requirements

One call → everything to ship a material:** identity, labels, decoded packaging, special provisions, vessel stowage, placard, and citations.

classify_shipping_description

Parse free text into structured fields, then validate it.

validate_basic_hazmat_description

Validate structured fields against the full 172.101 table.

get_label_requirements

Return hazard label codes and caveats.

get_placard

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).

Hazmat Cfr MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hazmat-cfr-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hazmat-cfr-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Hazmat Cfr MCP 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 Hazmat Cfr MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Claude Task Master when you require tools for developer tools.

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