mcp-shrimp-task-manager

Overview

Shrimp Task Manager is a sophisticated MCP server designed specifically for AI-powered development workflows. It transforms natural language requirements into structured development tasks while maintaining context across sessions and preserving progress. The server provides intelligent task decomposition, dependency tracking, and iterative refinement capabilities, enabling AI agents to maintain developer-like behaviors throughout complex projects.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• init_project_rules

  Initialize project standards and coding rules

  Try:Initialize project standardsTry:Set up coding guidelines for this project
• plan_task

  Create a task plan by breaking down requirements into subtasks

  Try:Plan task: implement user authenticationTry:Break down the feature request into actionable tasks
• execute_task

  Execute a specific task by ID

  Try:Execute task 5Try:Run the authentication implementation task
• continuous_mode

  Execute all tasks sequentially

  Try:Start continuous modeTry:Execute all remaining tasks in order
• list_tasks

  Show all tasks with their status and dependencies

  Try:List all tasksTry:Show my current task list
• research

  Enter research mode to systematically explore technologies and solutions

  Try:Research: compare React vs Vue for this projectTry:Research best practices for API security
• reflect_task

  Review and improve a completed task

  Try:Reflect on task 3Try:Review the implementation for improvements

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/cjo4m06/mcp-shrimp-task-manager.git
cd mcp-shrimp-task-manager

npm install
npm run build

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shrimp-task-manager": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/mcp-shrimp-task-manager/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "DATA_DIR": "/path/to/your/shrimp_data",
        "TEMPLATES_USE": "en",
        "ENABLE_GUI": "false"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What AI clients are compatible with Shrimp Task Manager?

Shrimp Task Manager is compatible with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Cline (VS Code extension). It can be integrated with any MCP-compatible AI client.

How does Shrimp handle task dependencies?

Shrimp automatically tracks task relationships and dependencies, ensuring tasks are executed in the correct order. It provides visual dependency mapping in the Task Viewer interface.

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