fix(commands): implement manual creation mode for add-task command

- Add support for --title/-t and --description/-d flags in add-task command
- Fix validation for manual creation mode (title + description)
- Implement proper testing for both prompt and manual creation modes
- Update testing documentation with Commander.js testing best practices
- Add guidance on handling variable hoisting and module initialization issues

Changeset: brave-doors-open.md

tasks/task_057.txt

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+# Task ID: 57
+# Title: Enhance Task-Master CLI User Experience and Interface
+# Status: pending
+# Dependencies: None
+# Priority: medium
+# Description: Improve the Task-Master CLI's user experience by refining the interface, reducing verbose logging, and adding visual polish to create a more professional and intuitive tool.
+# Details:
+The current Task-Master CLI interface is functional but lacks polish and produces excessive log output. This task involves several key improvements:
+
+1. Log Management:
+   - Implement log levels (ERROR, WARN, INFO, DEBUG, TRACE)
+   - Only show INFO and above by default
+   - Add a --verbose flag to show all logs
+   - Create a dedicated log file for detailed logs
+
+2. Visual Enhancements:
+   - Add a clean, branded header when the tool starts
+   - Implement color-coding for different types of messages (success in green, errors in red, etc.)
+   - Use spinners or progress indicators for operations that take time
+   - Add clear visual separation between command input and output
+
+3. Interactive Elements:
+   - Add loading animations for longer operations
+   - Implement interactive prompts for complex inputs instead of requiring all parameters upfront
+   - Add confirmation dialogs for destructive operations
+
+4. Output Formatting:
+   - Format task listings in tables with consistent spacing
+   - Implement a compact mode and a detailed mode for viewing tasks
+   - Add visual indicators for task status (icons or colors)
+
+5. Help and Documentation:
+   - Enhance help text with examples and clearer descriptions
+   - Add contextual hints for common next steps after commands
+
+Use libraries like chalk, ora, inquirer, and boxen to implement these improvements. Ensure the interface remains functional in CI/CD environments where interactive elements might not be supported.
+
+# Test Strategy:
+Testing should verify both functionality and user experience improvements:
+
+1. Automated Tests:
+   - Create unit tests for log level filtering functionality
+   - Test that all commands still function correctly with the new UI
+   - Verify that non-interactive mode works in CI environments
+   - Test that verbose and quiet modes function as expected
+
+2. User Experience Testing:
+   - Create a test script that runs through common user flows
+   - Capture before/after screenshots for visual comparison
+   - Measure and compare the number of lines output for common operations
+
+3. Usability Testing:
+   - Have 3-5 team members perform specific tasks using the new interface
+   - Collect feedback on clarity, ease of use, and visual appeal
+   - Identify any confusion points or areas for improvement
+
+4. Edge Case Testing:
+   - Test in terminals with different color schemes and sizes
+   - Verify functionality in environments without color support
+   - Test with very large task lists to ensure formatting remains clean
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Log output is reduced by at least 50% in normal operation
+- All commands provide clear visual feedback about their progress and completion
+- Help text is comprehensive and includes examples
+- Interface is visually consistent across all commands
+- Tool remains fully functional in non-interactive environments