Cueapi MCP vs Claude Task Master

A side-by-side look at the Cueapi MCP and Claude Task Master MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Cueapi MCP logoCueapi MCPWorkplace & Productivity · Local subprocess (stdio)Schedule agent work and report write-once outcomes via CueAPI from any MCP host.53GoodAuth: not declaredClaude Task Master logoClaude Task MasterDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)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.61GoodAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Cueapi MCP for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Claude Task Master for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Cueapi MCP logoChoose Cueapi MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like cueapi_create_cue, cueapi_list_cues, cueapi_get_cue.
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Claude Task Master logoChoose 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.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecCueapi MCP logoCueapi MCPClaude Task Master logoClaude Task Master
CategoryWorkplace & ProductivityDeveloper Tools
Quality signal53/100 · Good61/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredBYOK (pay the provider)
Required env varsNone listedANTHROPIC_API_KEYOPENAI_API_KEYGOOGLE_API_KEYPERPLEXITY_API_KEYXAI_API_KEYOPENROUTER_API_KEYMISTRAL_API_KEYTASK_MASTER_TOOLS
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars228,270
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 10 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools15Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Cueapi MCP tools 15

  • cueapi_create_cueCreate a recurring (cron) or one-time (`at`) cue
  • cueapi_list_cuesList cues, filter by status
  • cueapi_get_cueFetch details for a single cue
  • cueapi_fire_cueFire an existing cue immediately, optional payload override
  • cueapi_update_cueUpdate a cue's mutable fields (name, schedule, callback, payload, etc.)
  • cueapi_pause_cuePause a cue so it stops firing
  • cueapi_resume_cueResume a paused cue
  • cueapi_delete_cueDelete a cue permanently
  • cueapi_list_executionsList historical executions, filter by cue/status
  • cueapi_get_executionFetch a single execution by ID, with state + outcome
  • cueapi_list_claimable_executionsList unclaimed worker executions, filter server-side by task/agent
  • cueapi_claim_executionAtomically claim a specific execution for processing
  • +3 more on the listing page

Claude Task Master tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.

Cueapi MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cueapi/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Task Master

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

Cueapi MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Claude Task Master belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Cueapi MCP for workplace & productivity work and Claude Task Master for developer tools.

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.

Cueapi MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Claude Task Master is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. 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 mcp-7 and eyaltoledano-claude-task-master as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Cueapi MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master has 61/100 (Good) with 10 views, 0 installs and 28,270 GitHub stars.