TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators vs Claude Task Master
A side-by-side look at the TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators 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.
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TakeoffMetric Construction CalculatorsDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Construction takeoff calculators (concrete, gravel, asphalt, roofing) and sourced constants.57GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators for developer tools 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?
TChoose TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
calc_concrete_slab, calc_concrete_cost, calc_rebar.
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.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | T TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 61/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | None listed | ANTHROPIC_API_KEYOPENAI_API_KEYGOOGLE_API_KEYPERPLEXITY_API_KEYXAI_API_KEYOPENROUTER_API_KEYMISTRAL_API_KEYTASK_MASTER_TOOLS |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 28,227 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 15 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators | View Claude Task Master |
Tools & capabilities
TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators tools 15
calc_concrete_slabConcrete volume, order quantity, bags, truck loads and weight for a slab, with extra sections and an optional thickened edge.calc_concrete_costConcrete cost from your own delivered price, with short-load fee, delivery, and bags compared with ready-mix.calc_rebarBar count each way, lap splices, stock bars, weight, intersections and supports for a slab grid or a continuous footing.calc_gravelCubic yards, short tons and metric tonnes of gravel, stone or rock, with the compaction conversion and a truck count.calc_fill_dirtCubic yards, tons and truck loads of fill dirt, loose or in place.calc_sandCubic yards, short tons and a bag count for sand, by moisture condition.calc_topsoilCubic yards, bags, weight and coverage of topsoil for a lawn, a top-dressing pass, a garden bed or a raised box.calc_cubic_yardCubic yards, cubic feet and cubic meters over several areas, the area a volume covers, swell, bags and truck trips.calc_asphaltShort tons and metric tonnes of hot mix by course and by area, with the spread rate.calc_board_footBoard feet, lineal feet, pieces and cost for a lumber order of several sizes.calc_roofingSquares, shingle bundles, underlayment rolls, ridge cap and starter from the plan footprint and the pitch.calc_roof_pitchRise in 12, angle, grade and slope factor from any one of them, plus ridge height and common rafter length from a span.- +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.
TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators
{
"mcpServers": {
"takeoffmetric-construction-calculators": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"takeoffmetric-mcp"
]
}
}
}
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"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Claude Task Master belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators for developer tools 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.
TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. 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 takeoffmetric-construction-calculators and eyaltoledano-claude-task-master as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, TakeoffMetric Construction Calculators has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master has 61/100 (Good) with 9 views, 0 installs and 28,227 GitHub stars.