Introduction

Taskmaster is your AI's personal project manager. Organize, research, expand, prioritize, and ship tasks effortlessly. Enjoy permanent context, zero drift & instant clarity. It's free, open-source & API-friendly. Let's vibe productively.

Quick Install

npm install -g task-master-ai

Then run:

task-master init

Getting Started

Designed for first-time users. Get set up, create your first PRD, initialize your project, and run your first task.

Task Workflow

Organize work with tags, manage dependencies, research live information, and adjust task scope. The day-to-day features that keep your project moving.

Automation

Launch tasks with full context using start, or run automated loops that pick up tasks, implement them, and move to the next one.

AI Providers

Works with 15+ AI providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, and local models like Ollama and LM Studio. Bring your own keys.

IDE & Editor Setup

Integrates with 13+ editors including Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, and more. One command to configure.

Team Collaboration

Go from solo development to team collaboration with cloud storage, real-time sync, and shared task management via Hamster.

Best Practices

Advanced workflows, configuration tips, and real-world usage patterns. Recommended for active users.

Technical Capabilities

Complete reference for CLI commands, MCP tools, task structure, and cluster execution.

Open Source & License

Taskmaster is open-source and released under the MIT License with Commons Clause. This means you can:

  • Use Taskmaster for personal and commercial projects
  • Modify the source code to fit your needs
  • Distribute copies of the software
  • Contribute improvements back to the community

The Commons Clause adds one important restriction: you cannot sell Taskmaster itself as a service or product, but you can use it in your own applications and services.

License Details:

  • License: MIT with Commons Clause
  • Copyright: © 2026 Wheel Go Fast, Inc
  • Repository: GitHub
  • NPM Package: task-master-ai

For the complete license text, see the LICENSE file in our repository.

Thanks for being here early. If you spot something broken or want to contribute, check out the GitHub repo.

Have questions? Join our Discord community to connect with other users and get help from the team.