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

Tampermonkey 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 Tampermonkey 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 Tampermonkey MCP and Claude Task Master free or paid?

Tampermonkey 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?

Tampermonkey MCP lists 6 tools with 2 views and 40 GitHub stars. Claude Task Master lists 6 tools with 8 views and 28,086 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tampermonkey 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

Tampermonkey MCP vs Claude Task Master

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tampermonkey 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

Tampermonkey MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Claude Task Master

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Tampermonkey 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 Tampermonkey 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: tampermonkey_get_connection_code, tampermonkey_list, tampermonkey_get.

Explore Tampermonkey 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	Tampermonkey MCP Developer Tools	Claude Task Master eyaltoledano Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server to manage your Tampermonkey scripts	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

Tampermonkey MCP Tools (6)

tampermonkey_get_connection_code

* **Purpose**: Initialize connection by getting the WebSocket connection code.

tampermonkey_list

* **Purpose**: List all available userscripts.

tampermonkey_get

* **Purpose**: Get content of a specific userscript.

tampermonkey_patch

* **Purpose**: Update userscript content.

tampermonkey_put

* **Purpose**: Create a new userscript with the given name and namespace.

tampermonkey_delete

* **Purpose**: Delete an existing userscript.

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).

Tampermonkey MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tampermonkey-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tampermonkey-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

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

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