Using Task Master AI with Cursor

Task Master AI is a powerful tool for managing and automating project tasks directly within your development environment. This guide will help you get started using Task Master AI with Cursor.

1. Installation

First, ensure you have Task Master AI installed in your project. You can install it via npm:

npm install -g task-master-ai

Or, if you prefer using npx (no global install required):

npx task-master-ai

2. Initializing a Project

Navigate to your project root in the terminal and run:

taskmaster init

This will set up the necessary configuration files and folders for Task Master AI.

3. Creating a Product Requirements Document (PRD)

Create a PRD file in your project (e.g., .taskmaster/docs/prd.txt). This document should outline your project's goals, features, and requirements.

4. Generating Tasks from PRD

Once your PRD is ready, generate tasks automatically:

taskmaster parse-prd

This will analyze your PRD and create a set of actionable tasks.

5. Viewing and Managing Tasks

List all tasks:
```
taskmaster tasks
```
View a specific task:
```
taskmaster task <task-id>
```
Mark a task as done:
```
taskmaster done <task-id>
```

6. Expanding Tasks into Subtasks

To break down a complex task into subtasks:

taskmaster expand <task-id>

7. Using Task Master AI in Cursor

Open the Command Palette in Cursor (usually Cmd+K or Cmd+Shift+P).
Search for "Task Master" commands.
You can run, view, and manage tasks directly from the Cursor interface.

8. Tips

Keep your PRD up to date for the best results.
Use the AI's suggestions to refine and expand your task list.
Regularly sync your tasks with your team.

9. More Resources

Happy building!