It would be great if you could integrate a nice version of task master into cursor. it seems to solve a core problem with vibe coding but its still a bit complex
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As far as I am concerned the developer of taskmaster deserves a parade and a holiday named after him. I have zero complaints.
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Quite expensive for younger devs to integrate an Anthropic API key + a Cursor subscription. Its nothing against Taskmaster team themselves, but I agree with OP on that suggestion, if we could benefit from Cursor’s interface and pipe the login thru the same channels (chat/agent) it would certainly make more sense financially and the logic would be more streamlined.
Furthermore, in the near future, we all know OpenAI & their newly acquired Windsurf will descend on the business with a slew of new features. Its a golden opportunity for Cursor team to take this new idea head-on and work with Taskmaster’s team maybe on this integration.
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are there any workarounds to have task-master use the cursor chat or somehow route its requests through cursor to avoid paying for individual api keys?
The way I do it personally to reduce the cost and not hit my API keys all kind of ways, is to put the task-master files in the folder, then manage those files with cursor instead of the MCP.
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Task master has major issues at the moment, primarily not allowing work on multiple projects. While its approach of having multiple files seems convoluted at best. I’ve found just .md files with empty check boxes to be a simpler approach that I can wrap my head around. (Maybe I’m just missing something about task-master - I want it to be good)
Regardless, I’m excited for when native project management is included in cursor.
This will obviously be crucial for the background agents that they are cooking up.
I guess it depends on how much automation or manual effort you’re looking to have. I agree that a simple markdown file seems sufficient for now given the current state of the mdc rules and Cursor
Task-master offers a framework to automate subtasks, manage task complexity, and utilize various prompts. However, Cursor often overlooks the mdc rules.
From my experience, it’s rare for Cursor to access the memory.mdc file and generate new insights or leave notes for itself after several weeks of prompting. While the concept is powerful, the practical application remains largely manual.
I think that’s where task-master falls short; Cursor doesn’t really take it into account most of the time, especially in medium to large projects.
If we had a version of task-master integrated into Cursor, I believe the tool would be more likely to recognize its value and capabilities.
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You might want to check out this MCP project:
Shrimp doesn’t require any third-party AI services. It works directly with Cursor, so there’s no additional cost involved.
Compared to Taskmaster, the biggest difference is that Shrimp leverages Cursor native model and tools, including read_file, codebase_search, and more, allowing the agent to truly program like a human. It gathers relevant context and code, evaluates reusable parts, and ultimately generates code that aligns tightly with the existing architecture and style. It’s not just about planning tasks, it’s about delivering code that’s deeply integrated with your project.
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