Research/Taskmaster
AI agents are fast but directionless. Taskmaster gives them a structured task list with dependencies, context, and acceptance criteria — so they build what you actually need.
curl -fsSL https://tryhamster.com/cli/install | bashThe tools are powerful, but the workflow is broken.
You spend more time jumping between Linear tickets, Figma designs, and Slack threads than actually coding.
A simple prompt leaves the implementation details to the AI. Without a plan, it builds the wrong thing, fast.
Vibe coding is fun for side projects. But teams need a predictable path from intent to shipped code.
Start with requirements. End with shipped code. Taskmaster manages everything in between.
tm parse-prdTurn any doc into structured tasks
tm expandBreak complex tasks into subtasks
tm nextGet the next task with full context
tm set-statusTrack progress as you ship
tm analyze-complexity scores each task 1–10 and recommends which ones to expand. Stop guessing. Let AI tell you where the risk is.
AI models have knowledge cutoffs. tm research queries live sources for the latest best practices, security patches, and library updates.
A state machine that runs the full Red → Green → Refactor cycle. Creates branches, runs tests, retries on failure. You review. It ships.
Taskmaster works standalone with your own API keys. Connect to Hamster for team sync and hosted AI.
Fully offline, your keys
tm parse-prd.taskmaster/ directorytm models --setupTeam sync, hosted AI
tm briefstm exportPull down team plans instantly. No context switching. No copy-pasting requirements from Notion.
Working on multiple features? Use tags to keep task lists separate. No merge conflicts. No crossed wires. Switch contexts instantly.
Set up the authentication flow using Supabase Auth. Include email/password and Google provider.
CLI-first means it works everywhere. Native MCP support for AI IDEs.
Taskmaster is MIT licensed. Read the code, contribute, fork it. The core will always be free.
Transform requirements docs into structured, executable tasks with dependencies and priorities.
AI scores each task 1–10 for complexity and recommends which ones to break down before you start.
Automatically expand high-level tasks into detailed subtasks with file references and acceptance criteria.
Query live sources for the latest best practices, security patches, and library updates.
Expose every CLI command as an MCP tool your AI coding assistant can call directly.
15+ AI providers, zero-key CLI tools, local models, or zero-config when connected to Hamster.
Taskmaster gives individual developers structured task management for AI agents. Studio brings the whole team into the picture — collaborative briefs, real-time alignment, and a shared plan everyone executes against.
Already using Taskmaster? Studio is where your team aligns before agents execute. The CLI connects both.
Taskmaster
Solo developer + AI agent
Parse PRDs, manage tasks, execute with your coding agent. Works offline with your own API keys.
Hamster Studio
Team alignment + AI execution
Collaborative briefs, real-time editing, team plans, issue tracker sync, and the same CLI your agents already use.
Install Taskmaster in seconds. Start shipping code that actually matches the requirements.