Shrimp
Give coding agents a local-first task tree with nested subtasks and batch operations so long runs stay organized without external PM SaaS.
Overview
Shrimp MCP is a MCP server for the Build phase that manages nested agent task trees with batch ops and local-first storage.
What is this MCP server?
- Task manager designed for AI agents with zero setup
- Nested task trees for multi-step agent runs
- Batch operations on many tasks at once
- Local-first storage without mandatory cloud PM
- npm package @hermitsh/shrimp-mcp v1.0.7 stdio
- Version 1.0.7
- npm scope @hermitsh/shrimp-mcp
- stdio transport
What problem does it solve?
Long agent sessions scatter subtasks across chat history with no durable nested structure or batch updates.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who want lightweight agent-native task tracking without standing up Jira or Notion.
Skip if: Large teams needing assignees, SLA reporting, or cloud-collaborative PM outside the agent.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Agents maintain a local task tree, complete work in batches, and keep multi-step builds coherent across turns.
- Nested agent task hierarchies
- Batch-updated task status across a run
- Persistent local task state between sessions
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Journey fit
Shrimp is agent task infrastructure—primary shelf is Build → pm because it structures how work gets executed, but it also helps scope and review adjacent phases. pm subphase fits MCP task managers that decompose agent work into trackable trees rather than shipping code directly.
How it compares
Agent-local task MCP, not a project-management SaaS integration like Linear or Asana connectors.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Shrimp MCP for?
Indie developers and agent power users who need nested tasks and batch ops stored locally for coding agents.
When should I use Shrimp MCP?
Use it when an agent run spans many subtasks and you want a persistent tree instead of one-off todo lists in chat.
How do I add Shrimp MCP to my agent?
Install @hermitsh/shrimp-mcp from npm and configure it as a stdio MCP server in your agent host.