chore: fix build issues (#1274)

Co-authored-by: coderabbitai[bot] <136622811+coderabbitai[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Ben Vargas <ben@example.com>

.changeset/chore-fix-docs.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Improve `analyze-complexity` cli docs and `--research` flag documentation

.changeset/config.json

@@ -8,9 +8,6 @@
   ],
   "commit": false,
   "fixed": [],
-  "linked": [
-    ["task-master-ai", "@tm/cli", "@tm/core"]
-  ],
   "access": "public",
   "baseBranch": "main",
   "ignore": [

.changeset/cursor-slash-commands.md

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Add Cursor IDE custom slash command support
+
+Expose Task Master commands as Cursor slash commands by copying assets/claude/commands to .cursor/commands on profile add and cleaning up on remove.

.changeset/curvy-weeks-flow.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Change parent task back to "pending" when all subtasks are in "pending" state

.changeset/easy-spiders-wave.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Do a quick fix on build

.changeset/flat-cities-say.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Added api keys page on docs website: docs.task-master.dev/getting-started/api-keys

.changeset/forty-tables-invite.md

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Move to AI SDK v5:
+
+- Works better with claude-code and gemini-cli as ai providers
+- Improved openai model family compatibility
+- Migrate ollama provider to v2
+- Closes #1223, #1013, #1161, #1174

.changeset/gentle-cats-dance.md

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Migrate AI services to use generateObject for structured data generation
+
+This update migrates all AI service calls from generateText to generateObject, ensuring more reliable and structured responses across all commands.
+
+### Key Changes:
+
+- **Unified AI Service**: Replaced separate generateText implementations with a single generateObjectService that handles structured data generation
+- **JSON Mode Support**: Added proper JSON mode configuration for providers that support it (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq)
+- **Schema Validation**: Integrated Zod schemas for all AI-generated content with automatic validation
+- **Provider Compatibility**: Maintained compatibility with all existing providers while leveraging their native structured output capabilities
+- **Improved Reliability**: Structured output generation reduces parsing errors and ensures consistent data formats
+
+### Technical Improvements:
+
+- Centralized provider configuration in `ai-providers-unified.js`
+- Added `generateObject` support detection for each provider
+- Implemented proper error handling for schema validation failures
+- Maintained backward compatibility with existing prompt structures
+
+### Bug Fixes:
+
+- Fixed subtask ID numbering issue where AI was generating inconsistent IDs (101-105, 601-603) instead of sequential numbering (1, 2, 3...)
+- Enhanced prompt instructions to enforce proper ID generation patterns
+- Ensured subtasks display correctly as X.1, X.2, X.3 format
+
+This migration improves the reliability and consistency of AI-generated content throughout the Task Master application.

.changeset/mcp-timeout-configuration.md

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Enhanced Roo Code profile with MCP timeout configuration for improved reliability during long-running AI operations. The Roo profile now automatically configures a 300-second timeout for MCP server operations, preventing timeouts during complex tasks like `parse-prd`, `expand-all`, `analyze-complexity`, and `research` operations. This change also replaces static MCP configuration files with programmatic generation for better maintainability.
+
+**What's New:**
+- 300-second timeout for MCP operations (up from default 60 seconds)
+- Programmatic MCP configuration generation (replaces static asset files)
+- Enhanced reliability for AI-powered operations
+- Consistent with other AI coding assistant profiles
+
+**Migration:** No user action required - existing Roo Code installations will automatically receive the enhanced MCP configuration on next initialization.

.changeset/moody-oranges-slide.md

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
----
-"task-master-ai": minor
----
-
-Test out the RC

.changeset/odd-otters-tan.md

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
----
-"@tm/cli": minor
----
-
-testing this stuff out to see how the release candidate works with monorepo

.changeset/petite-ideas-grab.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Fix Claude Code settings validation for pathToClaudeCodeExecutable

.changeset/pre.json

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "mode": "pre",
+  "tag": "rc",
+  "initialVersions": {
+    "task-master-ai": "0.27.3",
+    "docs": "0.0.4",
+    "extension": "0.25.4"
+  },
+  "changesets": [
+    "chore-fix-docs",
+    "cursor-slash-commands",
+    "curvy-weeks-flow",
+    "flat-cities-say",
+    "forty-tables-invite",
+    "gentle-cats-dance",
+    "mcp-timeout-configuration",
+    "petite-ideas-grab",
+    "silly-pandas-find",
+    "sweet-maps-rule",
+    "whole-pigs-say"
+  ]
+}

.changeset/silly-pandas-find.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Fix sonar deep research model failing, should be called `sonar-deep-research`

.changeset/sweet-maps-rule.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Upgrade grok-cli ai provider to ai sdk v5

.changeset/whole-pigs-say.md

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Fix complexity score not showing for `task-master show` and `task-master list`
+
+- Added complexity score on "next task" when running `task-master list`
+- Added colors to complexity to reflect complexity (easy, medium, hard)

.changeset/wild-ears-look.md

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
----
-"extension": minor
----
-
-Added a Start Build button to the VSCODE Task Properties Right Panel

.cursor/mcp.json

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	"mcpServers": {
 		"task-master-ai": {
 			"command": "node",
-			"args": ["./mcp-server/server.js"],
+			"args": ["./dist/mcp-server.js"],
 			"env": {
 				"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
 				"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

.github/scripts/parse-metrics.mjs

@@ -0,0 +1,157 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+
+import { readFileSync, existsSync, writeFileSync } from 'fs';
+
+function parseMetricsTable(content, metricName) {
+	const lines = content.split('\n');
+
+	for (let i = 0; i < lines.length; i++) {
+		const line = lines[i].trim();
+		// Match a markdown table row like: | Metric Name | value | ...
+		const safeName = metricName.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\]\\]/g, '\\$&');
+		const re = new RegExp(`^\\|\\s*${safeName}\\s*\\|\\s*([^|]+)\\|?`);
+		const match = line.match(re);
+		if (match) {
+			return match[1].trim() || 'N/A';
+		}
+	}
+	return 'N/A';
+}
+
+function parseCountMetric(content, metricName) {
+	const result = parseMetricsTable(content, metricName);
+	// Extract number from string, handling commas and spaces
+	const numberMatch = result.toString().match(/[\d,]+/);
+	if (numberMatch) {
+		const number = parseInt(numberMatch[0].replace(/,/g, ''));
+		return isNaN(number) ? 0 : number;
+	}
+	return 0;
+}
+
+function main() {
+	const metrics = {
+		issues_created: 0,
+		issues_closed: 0,
+		prs_created: 0,
+		prs_merged: 0,
+		issue_avg_first_response: 'N/A',
+		issue_avg_time_to_close: 'N/A',
+		pr_avg_first_response: 'N/A',
+		pr_avg_merge_time: 'N/A'
+	};
+
+	// Parse issue metrics
+	if (existsSync('issue_metrics.md')) {
+		console.log('📄 Found issue_metrics.md, parsing...');
+		const issueContent = readFileSync('issue_metrics.md', 'utf8');
+
+		metrics.issues_created = parseCountMetric(
+			issueContent,
+			'Total number of items created'
+		);
+		metrics.issues_closed = parseCountMetric(
+			issueContent,
+			'Number of items closed'
+		);
+		metrics.issue_avg_first_response = parseMetricsTable(
+			issueContent,
+			'Time to first response'
+		);
+		metrics.issue_avg_time_to_close = parseMetricsTable(
+			issueContent,
+			'Time to close'
+		);
+	} else {
+		console.warn('[parse-metrics] issue_metrics.md not found; using defaults.');
+	}
+
+	// Parse PR created metrics
+	if (existsSync('pr_created_metrics.md')) {
+		console.log('📄 Found pr_created_metrics.md, parsing...');
+		const prCreatedContent = readFileSync('pr_created_metrics.md', 'utf8');
+
+		metrics.prs_created = parseCountMetric(
+			prCreatedContent,
+			'Total number of items created'
+		);
+		metrics.pr_avg_first_response = parseMetricsTable(
+			prCreatedContent,
+			'Time to first response'
+		);
+	} else {
+		console.warn(
+			'[parse-metrics] pr_created_metrics.md not found; using defaults.'
+		);
+	}
+
+	// Parse PR merged metrics (for more accurate merge data)
+	if (existsSync('pr_merged_metrics.md')) {
+		console.log('📄 Found pr_merged_metrics.md, parsing...');
+		const prMergedContent = readFileSync('pr_merged_metrics.md', 'utf8');
+
+		metrics.prs_merged = parseCountMetric(
+			prMergedContent,
+			'Total number of items created'
+		);
+		// For merged PRs, "Time to close" is actually time to merge
+		metrics.pr_avg_merge_time = parseMetricsTable(
+			prMergedContent,
+			'Time to close'
+		);
+	} else {
+		console.warn(
+			'[parse-metrics] pr_merged_metrics.md not found; falling back to pr_metrics.md.'
+		);
+		// Fallback: try old pr_metrics.md if it exists
+		if (existsSync('pr_metrics.md')) {
+			console.log('📄 Falling back to pr_metrics.md...');
+			const prContent = readFileSync('pr_metrics.md', 'utf8');
+
+			const mergedCount = parseCountMetric(prContent, 'Number of items merged');
+			metrics.prs_merged =
+				mergedCount || parseCountMetric(prContent, 'Number of items closed');
+
+			const maybeMergeTime = parseMetricsTable(
+				prContent,
+				'Average time to merge'
+			);
+			metrics.pr_avg_merge_time =
+				maybeMergeTime !== 'N/A'
+					? maybeMergeTime
+					: parseMetricsTable(prContent, 'Time to close');
+		} else {
+			console.warn('[parse-metrics] pr_metrics.md not found; using defaults.');
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Output for GitHub Actions
+	const output = Object.entries(metrics)
+		.map(([key, value]) => `${key}=${value}`)
+		.join('\n');
+
+	// Always output to stdout for debugging
+	console.log('\n=== FINAL METRICS ===');
+	Object.entries(metrics).forEach(([key, value]) => {
+		console.log(`${key}: ${value}`);
+	});
+
+	// Write to GITHUB_OUTPUT if in GitHub Actions
+	if (process.env.GITHUB_OUTPUT) {
+		try {
+			writeFileSync(process.env.GITHUB_OUTPUT, output + '\n', { flag: 'a' });
+			console.log(
+				`\nSuccessfully wrote metrics to ${process.env.GITHUB_OUTPUT}`
+			);
+		} catch (error) {
+			console.error(`Failed to write to GITHUB_OUTPUT: ${error.message}`);
+			process.exit(1);
+		}
+	} else {
+		console.log(
+			'\nNo GITHUB_OUTPUT environment variable found, skipping file write'
+		);
+	}
+}
+
+main();

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -6,9 +6,6 @@ on:
       - main
       - next
   pull_request:
-    branches:
-      - main
-      - next
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 concurrency:
@@ -92,6 +89,9 @@ jobs:
         env:
           NODE_ENV: production
           FORCE_COLOR: 1
+          TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN }}
+          TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL }}
+          TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY }}
 
       - name: Upload build artifacts
         uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4

.github/workflows/extension-ci.yml

@@ -41,8 +41,7 @@ jobs:
           restore-keys: |
             ${{ runner.os }}-node-
 
-      - name: Install Extension Dependencies
-        working-directory: apps/extension
+      - name: Install Monorepo Dependencies
         run: npm ci
         timeout-minutes: 5
 
@@ -68,7 +67,6 @@ jobs:
             ${{ runner.os }}-node-
 
       - name: Install if cache miss
-        working-directory: apps/extension
         run: npm ci
         timeout-minutes: 3
 
@@ -100,7 +98,6 @@ jobs:
             ${{ runner.os }}-node-
 
       - name: Install if cache miss
-        working-directory: apps/extension
         run: npm ci
         timeout-minutes: 3
 

.github/workflows/extension-release.yml

@@ -31,8 +31,7 @@ jobs:
           restore-keys: |
             ${{ runner.os }}-node-
 
-      - name: Install Extension Dependencies
-        working-directory: apps/extension
+      - name: Install Monorepo Dependencies
         run: npm ci
         timeout-minutes: 5
 

.github/workflows/pre-release.yml

@@ -75,6 +75,9 @@ jobs:
         env:
           NODE_ENV: production
           FORCE_COLOR: 1
+          TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN }}
+          TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL }}
+          TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY }}
 
       - name: Create Release Candidate Pull Request or Publish Release Candidate to npm
         uses: changesets/action@v1

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
         with:
           node-version: 20
-          cache: 'npm'
+          cache: "npm"
 
       - name: Cache node_modules
         uses: actions/cache@v4
@@ -46,6 +46,9 @@ jobs:
         env:
           NODE_ENV: production
           FORCE_COLOR: 1
+          TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN }}
+          TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL }}
+          TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY: ${{ secrets.TM_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY }}
 
       - name: Create Release Pull Request or Publish to npm
         uses: changesets/action@v1

.github/workflows/weekly-metrics-discord.yml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ on:
 
 permissions:
   contents: read
-  issues: write
+  issues: read
   pull-requests: read
 
 jobs:
@@ -17,15 +17,25 @@ jobs:
     env:
       DISCORD_WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_METRICS_WEBHOOK }}
     steps:
-      - name: Get dates for last week
+      - name: Checkout repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+
+      - name: Get dates for last 14 days
         run: |
-          # Last 7 days
-          first_day=$(date -d "7 days ago" +%Y-%m-%d)
+          set -Eeuo pipefail
+          # Last 14 days
+          first_day=$(date -d "14 days ago" +%Y-%m-%d)
           last_day=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
 
           echo "first_day=$first_day" >> $GITHUB_ENV
           echo "last_day=$last_day" >> $GITHUB_ENV
           echo "week_of=$(date -d '7 days ago' +'Week of %B %d, %Y')" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+          echo "date_range=Past 14 days ($first_day to $last_day)" >> $GITHUB_ENV
 
       - name: Generate issue metrics
         uses: github/issue-metrics@v3
@@ -34,40 +44,39 @@ jobs:
           SEARCH_QUERY: "repo:${{ github.repository }} is:issue created:${{ env.first_day }}..${{ env.last_day }}"
           HIDE_TIME_TO_ANSWER: true
           HIDE_LABEL_METRICS: false
+          OUTPUT_FILE: issue_metrics.md
 
-      - name: Generate PR metrics
+      - name: Generate PR created metrics
         uses: github/issue-metrics@v3
         env:
           GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
           SEARCH_QUERY: "repo:${{ github.repository }} is:pr created:${{ env.first_day }}..${{ env.last_day }}"
-          OUTPUT_FILE: pr_metrics.md
+          OUTPUT_FILE: pr_created_metrics.md
+
+      - name: Generate PR merged metrics
+        uses: github/issue-metrics@v3
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          SEARCH_QUERY: "repo:${{ github.repository }} is:pr is:merged merged:${{ env.first_day }}..${{ env.last_day }}"
+          OUTPUT_FILE: pr_merged_metrics.md
+
+      - name: Debug generated metrics
+        run: |
+          set -Eeuo pipefail
+          echo "Listing markdown files in workspace:"
+          ls -la *.md || true
+          for f in issue_metrics.md pr_created_metrics.md pr_merged_metrics.md; do
+            if [ -f "$f" ]; then
+              echo "== $f (first 10 lines) =="
+              head -n 10 "$f"
+            else
+              echo "Missing $f"
+            fi
+          done
 
       - name: Parse metrics
         id: metrics
-        run: |
-          # Parse the metrics from the generated markdown files
-          if [ -f "issue_metrics.md" ]; then
-            # Extract key metrics using grep/awk
-            AVG_TIME_TO_FIRST_RESPONSE=$(grep -A 1 "Average time to first response" issue_metrics.md | tail -1 | xargs || echo "N/A")
-            AVG_TIME_TO_CLOSE=$(grep -A 1 "Average time to close" issue_metrics.md | tail -1 | xargs || echo "N/A")
-            NUM_ISSUES_CREATED=$(grep -oP '\d+(?= issues created)' issue_metrics.md || echo "0")
-            NUM_ISSUES_CLOSED=$(grep -oP '\d+(?= issues closed)' issue_metrics.md || echo "0")
-          fi
-
-          if [ -f "pr_metrics.md" ]; then
-            PR_AVG_TIME_TO_MERGE=$(grep -A 1 "Average time to close" pr_metrics.md | tail -1 | xargs || echo "N/A")
-            NUM_PRS_CREATED=$(grep -oP '\d+(?= pull requests created)' pr_metrics.md || echo "0")
-            NUM_PRS_MERGED=$(grep -oP '\d+(?= pull requests closed)' pr_metrics.md || echo "0")
-          fi
-
-          # Set outputs for Discord action
-          echo "issues_created=${NUM_ISSUES_CREATED:-0}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "issues_closed=${NUM_ISSUES_CLOSED:-0}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "prs_created=${NUM_PRS_CREATED:-0}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "prs_merged=${NUM_PRS_MERGED:-0}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "avg_first_response=${AVG_TIME_TO_FIRST_RESPONSE:-N/A}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "avg_time_to_close=${AVG_TIME_TO_CLOSE:-N/A}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "pr_avg_merge_time=${PR_AVG_TIME_TO_MERGE:-N/A}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        run: node .github/scripts/parse-metrics.mjs
 
       - name: Send to Discord
         uses: sarisia/actions-status-discord@v1
@@ -78,19 +87,22 @@ jobs:
           title: "📊 Weekly Metrics Report"
           description: |
             **${{ env.week_of }}**
-            
+            *${{ env.date_range }}*
+
             **🎯 Issues**
             • Created: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.issues_created }}
             • Closed: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.issues_closed }}
-            
+            • Avg Response Time: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.issue_avg_first_response }}
+            • Avg Time to Close: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.issue_avg_time_to_close }}
+
             **🔀 Pull Requests**
             • Created: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.prs_created }}
             • Merged: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.prs_merged }}
-            
-            **⏱️ Response Times**
-            • First Response: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.avg_first_response }}
-            • Time to Close: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.avg_time_to_close }}
-            • PR Merge Time: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.pr_avg_merge_time }}
+            • Avg Response Time: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.pr_avg_first_response }}
+            • Avg Time to Merge: ${{ steps.metrics.outputs.pr_avg_merge_time }}
+
+            **📈 Visual Analytics**
+            https://repobeats.axiom.co/api/embed/b439f28f0ab5bd7a2da19505355693cd2c55bfd4.svg
           color: 0x58AFFF
           username: Task Master Metrics Bot
           avatar_url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/main/images/logo.png

.kiro/settings/mcp.json

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	"mcpServers": {
 		"task-master-ai": {
 			"command": "npx",
-			"args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+			"args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
 			"env": {
 				"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
 				"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

.manypkg.json

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+	"$schema": "https://unpkg.com/@manypkg/get-packages@1.1.3/schema.json",
+	"defaultBranch": "main",
+	"ignoredRules": ["ROOT_HAS_DEPENDENCIES", "INTERNAL_MISMATCH"],
+	"ignoredPackages": ["@tm/core", "@tm/cli", "@tm/build-config"]
+}

.taskmaster/CLAUDE.md

@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Task Master provides an MCP server that Claude Code can connect to. Configure in
   "mcpServers": {
     "task-master-ai": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
       "env": {
         "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
         "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here",

.taskmaster/config.json

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 	"models": {
 		"main": {
 			"provider": "anthropic",
-			"modelId": "claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219",
-			"maxTokens": 120000,
+			"modelId": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
+			"maxTokens": 64000,
 			"temperature": 0.2
 		},
 		"research": {
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
 		},
 		"fallback": {
 			"provider": "anthropic",
-			"modelId": "claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022",
-			"maxTokens": 8192,
+			"modelId": "claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219",
+			"maxTokens": 120000,
 			"temperature": 0.2
 		}
 	},
@@ -29,9 +29,15 @@
 		"ollamaBaseURL": "http://localhost:11434/api",
 		"bedrockBaseURL": "https://bedrock.us-east-1.amazonaws.com",
 		"responseLanguage": "English",
+		"enableCodebaseAnalysis": true,
 		"userId": "1234567890",
 		"azureBaseURL": "https://your-endpoint.azure.com/",
 		"defaultTag": "master"
 	},
-	"claudeCode": {}
+	"claudeCode": {},
+	"grokCli": {
+		"timeout": 120000,
+		"workingDirectory": null,
+		"defaultModel": "grok-4-latest"
+	}
 }

.taskmaster/docs/prd-tm-start.txt

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+<context>
+# Overview
+Add a new CLI command: `task-master start <task_id>` (alias: `tm start <task_id>`). This command hard-codes `claude-code` as the executor, fetches task details, builds a standardized prompt, runs claude-code, shows the result, checks for git changes, and auto-marks the task as done if successful.
+
+We follow the Commander class pattern, reuse task retrieval from `show` command flow. Extremely minimal for 1-hour hackathon timeline.
+
+# Core Features
+- `start` command (Commander class style) 
+- Hard-coded executor: `claude-code`
+- Standardized prompt designed for minimal changes following existing patterns
+- Shows claude-code output (no streaming)
+- Git status check for success detection
+- Auto-mark task done if successful
+
+# User Experience
+```
+task-master start 12
+```
+1) Fetches Task #12 details
+2) Builds standardized prompt with task context
+3) Runs claude-code with the prompt
+4) Shows output
+5) Checks git status for changes
+6) Auto-marks task done if changes detected
+</context>
+
+<PRD>
+# Technical Architecture
+
+- Command pattern:
+  - Create `apps/cli/src/commands/start.command.ts` modeled on [list.command.ts](mdc:apps/cli/src/commands/list.command.ts) and task lookup from [show.command.ts](mdc:apps/cli/src/commands/show.command.ts)
+
+- Task retrieval:
+  - Use `@tm/core` via `createTaskMasterCore` to get task by ID
+  - Extract: id, title, description, details
+
+- Executor (ultra-simple approach):
+  - Execute `claude "full prompt here"` command directly
+  - The prompt tells Claude to first run `tm show <task_id>` to get task details
+  - Then tells Claude to implement the code changes
+  - This opens Claude CLI interface naturally in the current terminal
+  - No subprocess management needed - just execute the command
+
+- Execution flow:
+  1) Validate `<task_id>` exists; exit with error if not
+  2) Build standardized prompt that includes instructions to run `tm show <task_id>`
+  3) Execute `claude "prompt"` command directly in terminal
+  4) Claude CLI opens, runs `tm show`, then implements changes
+  5) After Claude session ends, run `git status --porcelain` to detect changes
+  6) If changes detected, auto-run `task-master set-status --id=<task_id> --status=done`
+
+- Success criteria:
+  - Success = exit code 0 AND git shows modified/created files
+  - Print changed file paths; warn if no changes detected
+
+# Development Roadmap
+
+MVP (ship in ~1 hour):
+1) Implement `start.command.ts` (Commander class), parse `<task_id>`
+2) Validate task exists via tm-core 
+3) Build prompt that tells Claude to run `tm show <task_id>` then implement
+4) Execute `claude "prompt"` command, then check git status and auto-mark done
+
+# Risks and Mitigations
+- Executor availability: Error clearly if `claude-code` provider fails
+- False success: Git-change heuristic acceptable for hackathon MVP
+
+# Appendix
+
+**Standardized Prompt Template:**
+```
+You are an AI coding assistant with access to this repository's codebase.
+
+First, run this command to get the task details:
+tm show <task_id>
+
+Then implement the task with these requirements:
+- Make the SMALLEST number of code changes possible
+- Follow ALL existing patterns in the codebase (you have access to analyze the code)
+- Do NOT over-engineer the solution
+- Use existing files/functions/patterns wherever possible
+- When complete, print: COMPLETED: <brief summary of changes>
+
+Begin by running tm show <task_id> to understand what needs to be implemented.
+```
+
+**Key References:**
+- [list.command.ts](mdc:apps/cli/src/commands/list.command.ts) - Command structure
+- [show.command.ts](mdc:apps/cli/src/commands/show.command.ts) - Task validation
+- Node.js `child_process.exec()` - For executing `claude "prompt"` command
+</PRD>

.taskmaster/state.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
 	"currentTag": "master",
-	"lastSwitched": "2025-08-27T21:03:20.550Z",
+	"lastSwitched": "2025-09-12T22:25:27.535Z",
 	"branchTagMapping": {
 		"v017-adds": "v017-adds",
 		"next": "next"

.taskmaster/tasks/task_001_tm-start.txt

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+# Task ID: 1
+# Title: Create start command class structure
+# Status: pending
+# Dependencies: None
+# Priority: high
+# Description: Create the basic structure for the start command following the Commander class pattern
+# Details:
+Create a new file `apps/cli/src/commands/start.command.ts` based on the existing list.command.ts pattern. Implement the command class with proper command registration, description, and argument handling for the task_id parameter. The class should extend the base Command class and implement the required methods.
+
+Example structure:
+```typescript
+import { Command } from 'commander';
+import { BaseCommand } from './base.command';
+
+export class StartCommand extends BaseCommand {
+  public register(program: Command): void {
+    program
+      .command('start')
+      .alias('tm start')
+      .description('Start implementing a task using claude-code')
+      .argument('<task_id>', 'ID of the task to start')
+      .action(async (taskId: string) => {
+        await this.execute(taskId);
+      });
+  }
+
+  public async execute(taskId: string): Promise<void> {
+    // Implementation will be added in subsequent tasks
+  }
+}
+```
+
+# Test Strategy:
+Verify the command registers correctly by running the CLI with --help and checking that the start command appears with proper description and arguments. Test the basic structure by ensuring the command can be invoked without errors.

.taskmaster/tasks/task_002_tm-start.txt

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+# Task ID: 2
+# Title: Register start command in CLI
+# Status: pending
+# Dependencies: 7
+# Priority: high
+# Description: Register the start command in the CLI application
+# Details:
+Update the CLI application to register the new start command. This involves importing the StartCommand class and adding it to the commands array in the CLI initialization.
+
+In `apps/cli/src/index.ts` or the appropriate file where commands are registered:
+
+```typescript
+import { StartCommand } from './commands/start.command';
+
+// Add StartCommand to the commands array
+const commands = [
+  // ... existing commands
+  new StartCommand(),
+];
+
+// Register all commands
+commands.forEach(command => command.register(program));
+```
+
+# Test Strategy:
+Verify the command is correctly registered by running the CLI with --help and checking that the start command appears in the list of available commands.

.taskmaster/tasks/task_003_tm-start.txt

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+# Task ID: 3
+# Title: Create standardized prompt builder
+# Status: pending
+# Dependencies: 1
+# Priority: medium
+# Description: Implement a function to build the standardized prompt for claude-code based on the task details
+# Details:
+Create a function in the StartCommand class that builds the standardized prompt according to the template provided in the PRD. The prompt should include instructions for Claude to first run `tm show <task_id>` to get task details, and then implement the required changes.
+
+```typescript
+private buildPrompt(taskId: string): string {
+  return `You are an AI coding assistant with access to this repository's codebase.
+
+First, run this command to get the task details:
+tm show ${taskId}
+
+Then implement the task with these requirements:
+- Make the SMALLEST number of code changes possible
+- Follow ALL existing patterns in the codebase (you have access to analyze the code)
+- Do NOT over-engineer the solution
+- Use existing files/functions/patterns wherever possible
+- When complete, print: COMPLETED: <brief summary of changes>
+
+Begin by running tm show ${taskId} to understand what needs to be implemented.`;
+}
+```
+<info added on 2025-09-12T02:40:01.812Z>
+The prompt builder function will handle task context retrieval by instructing Claude to use the task-master show command. This approach ensures Claude has access to all necessary task details before implementation begins. The command syntax "tm show ${taskId}" embedded in the prompt will direct Claude to first gather the complete task context, including description, requirements, and any existing implementation details, before proceeding with code changes.
+</info added on 2025-09-12T02:40:01.812Z>
+
+# Test Strategy:
+Verify the prompt is correctly formatted by calling the function with a sample task ID and checking that the output matches the expected template with the task ID properly inserted.

.taskmaster/tasks/task_004_tm-start.txt

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+# Task ID: 4
+# Title: Implement claude-code executor
+# Status: pending
+# Dependencies: 3
+# Priority: high
+# Description: Add functionality to execute the claude-code command with the built prompt
+# Details:
+Implement the functionality to execute the claude command with the built prompt. This should use Node.js child_process.exec() to run the command directly in the terminal.
+
+```typescript
+import { exec } from 'child_process';
+
+// Inside execute method, after task validation
+private async executeClaude(prompt: string): Promise<void> {
+  console.log('Starting claude-code to implement the task...');
+  
+  try {
+    // Execute claude with the prompt
+    const claudeCommand = `claude "${prompt.replace(/"/g, '\\"')}"`;
+    
+    // Use execSync to wait for the command to complete
+    const { execSync } = require('child_process');
+    execSync(claudeCommand, { stdio: 'inherit' });
+    
+    console.log('Claude session completed.');
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error executing claude-code:', error.message);
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Then call this method from the execute method after building the prompt.
+
+# Test Strategy:
+Test by running the command with a valid task ID and verifying that the claude command is executed with the correct prompt. Check that the command handles errors appropriately if claude-code is not available.

.taskmaster/tasks/task_007_tm-start.txt

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+# Task ID: 7
+# Title: Integrate execution flow in start command
+# Status: pending
+# Dependencies: 3, 4
+# Priority: high
+# Description: Connect all the components to implement the complete execution flow for the start command
+# Details:
+Update the execute method in the StartCommand class to integrate all the components and implement the complete execution flow as described in the PRD:
+1. Validate task exists
+2. Build standardized prompt
+3. Execute claude-code
+4. Check git status for changes
+5. Auto-mark task as done if changes detected
+
+```typescript
+public async execute(taskId: string): Promise<void> {
+  // Validate task exists
+  const core = await createTaskMasterCore();
+  const task = await core.tasks.getById(parseInt(taskId, 10));
+  
+  if (!task) {
+    console.error(`Task with ID ${taskId} not found`);
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+  
+  // Build prompt
+  const prompt = this.buildPrompt(taskId);
+  
+  // Execute claude-code
+  await this.executeClaude(prompt);
+  
+  // Check git status
+  const changedFiles = await this.checkGitChanges();
+  
+  if (changedFiles.length > 0) {
+    console.log('\nChanges detected in the following files:');
+    changedFiles.forEach(file => console.log(`- ${file}`));
+    
+    // Auto-mark task as done
+    await this.markTaskAsDone(taskId);
+    console.log(`\nTask ${taskId} completed successfully and marked as done.`);
+  } else {
+    console.warn('\nNo changes detected after claude-code execution. Task not marked as done.');
+  }
+}
+```
+
+# Test Strategy:
+Test the complete execution flow by running the start command with a valid task ID and verifying that all steps are executed correctly. Test with both scenarios: when changes are detected and when no changes are detected.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,185 @@
 # task-master-ai
 
+## 0.28.0-rc.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1215](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1215) [`0079b7d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/0079b7defdad550811f704c470fdd01955d91d4d) Thanks [@joedanz](https://github.com/joedanz)! - Add Cursor IDE custom slash command support
+
+  Expose Task Master commands as Cursor slash commands by copying assets/claude/commands to .cursor/commands on profile add and cleaning up on remove.
+
+- [#1246](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1246) [`18aa416`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/18aa416035f44345bde1c7321490345733a5d042) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Added api keys page on docs website: docs.task-master.dev/getting-started/api-keys
+
+- [#1246](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1246) [`18aa416`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/18aa416035f44345bde1c7321490345733a5d042) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Move to AI SDK v5:
+  - Works better with claude-code and gemini-cli as ai providers
+  - Improved openai model family compatibility
+  - Migrate ollama provider to v2
+  - Closes #1223, #1013, #1161, #1174
+
+- [#1262](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1262) [`738ec51`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/738ec51c049a295a12839b2dfddaf05e23b8fede) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Migrate AI services to use generateObject for structured data generation
+
+  This update migrates all AI service calls from generateText to generateObject, ensuring more reliable and structured responses across all commands.
+
+  ### Key Changes:
+  - **Unified AI Service**: Replaced separate generateText implementations with a single generateObjectService that handles structured data generation
+  - **JSON Mode Support**: Added proper JSON mode configuration for providers that support it (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq)
+  - **Schema Validation**: Integrated Zod schemas for all AI-generated content with automatic validation
+  - **Provider Compatibility**: Maintained compatibility with all existing providers while leveraging their native structured output capabilities
+  - **Improved Reliability**: Structured output generation reduces parsing errors and ensures consistent data formats
+
+  ### Technical Improvements:
+  - Centralized provider configuration in `ai-providers-unified.js`
+  - Added `generateObject` support detection for each provider
+  - Implemented proper error handling for schema validation failures
+  - Maintained backward compatibility with existing prompt structures
+
+  ### Bug Fixes:
+  - Fixed subtask ID numbering issue where AI was generating inconsistent IDs (101-105, 601-603) instead of sequential numbering (1, 2, 3...)
+  - Enhanced prompt instructions to enforce proper ID generation patterns
+  - Ensured subtasks display correctly as X.1, X.2, X.3 format
+
+  This migration improves the reliability and consistency of AI-generated content throughout the Task Master application.
+
+- [#1112](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1112) [`d67b81d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/d67b81d25ddd927fabb6f5deb368e8993519c541) Thanks [@olssonsten](https://github.com/olssonsten)! - Enhanced Roo Code profile with MCP timeout configuration for improved reliability during long-running AI operations. The Roo profile now automatically configures a 300-second timeout for MCP server operations, preventing timeouts during complex tasks like `parse-prd`, `expand-all`, `analyze-complexity`, and `research` operations. This change also replaces static MCP configuration files with programmatic generation for better maintainability.
+
+  **What's New:**
+  - 300-second timeout for MCP operations (up from default 60 seconds)
+  - Programmatic MCP configuration generation (replaces static asset files)
+  - Enhanced reliability for AI-powered operations
+  - Consistent with other AI coding assistant profiles
+
+  **Migration:** No user action required - existing Roo Code installations will automatically receive the enhanced MCP configuration on next initialization.
+
+- [#1246](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1246) [`986ac11`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/986ac117aee00bcd3e6830a0f76e1ad6d10e0bca) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Upgrade grok-cli ai provider to ai sdk v5
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1235](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1235) [`aaacc3d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/aaacc3dae36247b4de72b2d2697f49e5df6d01e3) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Improve `analyze-complexity` cli docs and `--research` flag documentation
+
+- [#1251](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1251) [`0b2c696`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/0b2c6967c4605c33a100cff16f6ce8ff09ad06f0) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Change parent task back to "pending" when all subtasks are in "pending" state
+
+- [#1172](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1172) [`b5fe723`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/b5fe723f8ead928e9f2dbde13b833ee70ac3382d) Thanks [@jujax](https://github.com/jujax)! - Fix Claude Code settings validation for pathToClaudeCodeExecutable
+
+- [#1192](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1192) [`2b69936`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/2b69936ee7b34346d6de5175af20e077359e2e2a) Thanks [@nukunga](https://github.com/nukunga)! - Fix sonar deep research model failing, should be called `sonar-deep-research`
+
+- [#1270](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1270) [`20004a3`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/20004a39ea848f747e1ff48981bfe176554e4055) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix complexity score not showing for `task-master show` and `task-master list`
+  - Added complexity score on "next task" when running `task-master list`
+  - Added colors to complexity to reflect complexity (easy, medium, hard)
+
+## 0.27.3
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1254](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1254) [`af53525`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/af53525cbc660a595b67d4bb90d906911c71f45d) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fixed issue where `tm show` command could not find subtasks using dotted notation IDs (e.g., '8.1').
+  - The command now properly searches within parent task subtasks and returns the correct subtask information.
+
+## 0.27.2
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1248](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1248) [`044a7bf`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/044a7bfc98049298177bc655cf341d7a8b6a0011) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix set-status for subtasks:
+  - Parent tasks are now set as `done` when subtasks are all `done`
+  - Parent tasks are now set as `in-progress` when at least one subtask is `in-progress` or `done`
+
+## 0.27.1
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1232](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1232) [`f487736`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/f487736670ef8c484059f676293777eabb249c9e) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix module not found for new 0.27.0 release
+
+- [#1233](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1233) [`c911608`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/c911608f60454253f4e024b57ca84e5a5a53f65c) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix Zed MCP configuration by adding required "source" property
+  - Add "source": "custom" property to task-master-ai server in Zed settings.json
+
+## 0.27.1-rc.1
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1233](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1233) [`1a18794`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/1a1879483b86c118a4e46c02cbf4acebfcf6bcf9) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - One last testing final final
+
+## 0.27.1-rc.0
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1232](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1232) [`f487736`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/f487736670ef8c484059f676293777eabb249c9e) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix module not found for new 0.27.0 release
+
+## 0.27.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1220](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1220) [`4e12643`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/4e126430a092fb54afb035514fb3d46115714f97) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - No longer need --package=task-master-ai in mcp server
+  - A lot of users were having issues with Taskmaster and usually a simple fix was to remove --package from your mcp.json
+  - we now bundle our whole package, so we no longer need the --package
+
+- [#1200](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1200) [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142) Thanks [@eyaltoledano](https://github.com/eyaltoledano)! - Add new `task-master start` command for automated task execution with Claude Code
+  - You can now start working on tasks directly by running `task-master start <task-id>` which will automatically launch Claude Code with a comprehensive prompt containing all task details, implementation guidelines, and context.
+  - `task-master start` will automatically detect next-task when no ID is provided.
+
+- [#1200](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1200) [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142) Thanks [@eyaltoledano](https://github.com/eyaltoledano)! - Move from javascript to typescript, not a full refactor but we now have a typescript environment and are moving our javascript commands slowly into typescript
+
+- [#1200](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1200) [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142) Thanks [@eyaltoledano](https://github.com/eyaltoledano)! - Add grok-cli as a provider with full codebase context support. You can now use Grok models (grok-2, grok-3, grok-4, etc.) with Task Master for AI operations that have access to your entire codebase context, enabling more informed task generation and PRD parsing.
+
+  ## Setup Instructions
+  1. **Get your Grok API key** from [console.x.ai](https://console.x.ai)
+  2. **Set the environment variable**:
+     ```bash
+     export GROK_CLI_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
+     ```
+  3. **Configure Task Master to use Grok**:
+     ```bash
+     task-master models --set-main grok-beta
+     # or
+     task-master models --set-research grok-beta
+     # or
+     task-master models --set-fallback grok-beta
+     ```
+
+  ## Key Features
+  - **Full codebase context**: Grok models can analyze your entire project when generating tasks or parsing PRDs
+  - **xAI model access**: Support for latest Grok models (grok-2, grok-3, grok-4, etc.)
+  - **Code-aware task generation**: Create more accurate and contextual tasks based on your actual codebase
+  - **Intelligent PRD parsing**: Parse requirements with understanding of your existing code structure
+
+  ## Available Models
+  - `grok-beta` - Latest Grok model with codebase context
+  - `grok-vision-beta` - Grok with vision capabilities and codebase context
+
+  The Grok CLI provider integrates with xAI's Grok models via grok-cli and can also use the local Grok CLI configuration file (`~/.grok/user-settings.json`) if available.
+
+  ## Credits
+
+  Built using the [grok-cli](https://github.com/superagent-ai/grok-cli) by Superagent AI for seamless integration with xAI's Grok models.
+
+- [#1225](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1225) [`a621ff0`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/a621ff05eafb51a147a9aabd7b37ddc0e45b0869) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Improve taskmaster ai provider defaults
+  - moving from main anthropic 3.7 to anthropic sonnet 4
+  - moving from fallback anthropic 3.5 to anthropic 3.7
+
+- [#1217](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1217) [`e6de285`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/e6de285ceacb0a397e952a63435cd32a9c731515) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - @tm/cli: add auto-update functionality to every command
+
+- [#1200](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1200) [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142) Thanks [@eyaltoledano](https://github.com/eyaltoledano)! - Fix Grok model configuration validation and update deprecated Claude fallback model. Grok models now properly support their full 131K token capacity, and the fallback model has been upgraded to Claude Sonnet 4 for better performance and future compatibility.
+
+## 0.27.0-rc.2
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1217](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1217) [`e6de285`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/e6de285ceacb0a397e952a63435cd32a9c731515) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - @tm/cli: add auto-update functionality to every command
+
+## 0.27.0-rc.1
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [`255b9f0`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/255b9f0334555b0063280abde701445cd62fa11b) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Testing one more pre-release iteration
+
+## 0.27.0-rc.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1213](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1213) [`137ef36`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/137ef362789a9cdfdb1925e35e0438c1fa6c69ee) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Test out the RC
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`137ef36`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/137ef362789a9cdfdb1925e35e0438c1fa6c69ee)]:
+  - @tm/cli@0.27.0-rc.0
+
 ## 0.26.0
 
 ### Minor Changes

README.md

@@ -60,6 +60,19 @@ The following documentation is also available in the `docs` directory:
 
 > **Note:** After clicking the link, you'll still need to add your API keys to the configuration. The link installs the MCP server with placeholder keys that you'll need to replace with your actual API keys.
 
+#### Claude Code Quick Install
+
+For Claude Code users:
+
+```bash
+claude mcp add taskmaster-ai -- npx -y task-master-ai
+```
+
+Don't forget to add your API keys to the configuration:
+- in the root .env of your Project
+- in the "env" section of your mcp config for taskmaster-ai
+
+
 ## Requirements
 
 Taskmaster utilizes AI across several commands, and those require a separate API key. You can use a variety of models from different AI providers provided you add your API keys. For example, if you want to use Claude 3.7, you'll need an Anthropic API key.
@@ -92,17 +105,18 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) lets you run Task Master directly from your editor.
 |              | Project | `<project_folder>/.cursor/mcp.json`   | `<project_folder>\.cursor\mcp.json`               | `mcpServers` |
 | **Windsurf** | Global  | `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` | `%USERPROFILE%\.codeium\windsurf\mcp_config.json` | `mcpServers` |
 | **VS Code**  | Project | `<project_folder>/.vscode/mcp.json`   | `<project_folder>\.vscode\mcp.json`               | `servers`    |
+| **Q CLI**    | Global  | `~/.aws/amazonq/mcp.json`             |                                                   | `mcpServers` |
 
 ##### Manual Configuration
 
-###### Cursor & Windsurf (`mcpServers`)
+###### Cursor & Windsurf & Q Developer CLI (`mcpServers`)
 
 ```json
 {
   "mcpServers": {
     "task-master-ai": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
       "env": {
         "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
         "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
@@ -122,7 +136,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) lets you run Task Master directly from your editor.
 
 > 🔑 Replace `YOUR_…_KEY_HERE` with your real API keys. You can remove keys you don't use.
 
-> **Note**: If you see `0 tools enabled` in the MCP settings, try removing the `--package=task-master-ai` flag from `args`.
+> **Note**: If you see `0 tools enabled` in the MCP settings, restart your editor and check that your API keys are correctly configured.
 
 ###### VS Code (`servers` + `type`)
 
@@ -131,7 +145,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) lets you run Task Master directly from your editor.
   "servers": {
     "task-master-ai": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
       "env": {
         "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
         "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

apps/cli/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,25 @@
 # @tm/cli
 
+## null
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies []:
+  - @tm/core@null
+
+## 0.27.0
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies []:
+  - @tm/core@0.26.1
+
+## 0.27.0-rc.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1213](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1213) [`137ef36`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/137ef362789a9cdfdb1925e35e0438c1fa6c69ee) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - testing this stuff out to see how the release candidate works with monorepo
+
 ## 1.1.0-rc.0
 
 ### Minor Changes

apps/cli/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 {
 	"name": "@tm/cli",
-	"version": "0.26.0",
 	"description": "Task Master CLI - Command line interface for task management",
 	"type": "module",
 	"private": true,
@@ -24,19 +23,19 @@
 	},
 	"dependencies": {
 		"@tm/core": "*",
-		"boxen": "^7.1.1",
+		"boxen": "^8.0.1",
 		"chalk": "5.6.2",
 		"cli-table3": "^0.6.5",
 		"commander": "^12.1.0",
-		"inquirer": "^9.2.10",
-		"ora": "^8.1.0"
+		"inquirer": "^12.5.0",
+		"ora": "^8.2.0"
 	},
 	"devDependencies": {
 		"@biomejs/biome": "^1.9.4",
 		"@types/inquirer": "^9.0.3",
 		"@types/node": "^22.10.5",
 		"tsx": "^4.20.4",
-		"typescript": "^5.7.3",
+		"typescript": "^5.9.2",
 		"vitest": "^2.1.8"
 	},
 	"engines": {

apps/cli/src/commands/context.command.ts

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 import { Command } from 'commander';
 import chalk from 'chalk';
 import inquirer from 'inquirer';
-import ora from 'ora';
+import ora, { Ora } from 'ora';
 import {
 	AuthManager,
 	AuthenticationError,
@@ -49,8 +49,15 @@ export class ContextCommand extends Command {
 		this.addClearCommand();
 		this.addSetCommand();
 
-		// Default action shows current context
-		this.action(async () => {
+		// Accept optional positional argument for brief ID or Hamster URL
+		this.argument('[briefOrUrl]', 'Brief ID or Hamster brief URL');
+
+		// Default action: if an argument is provided, resolve and set context; else show
+		this.action(async (briefOrUrl?: string) => {
+			if (briefOrUrl && briefOrUrl.trim().length > 0) {
+				await this.executeSetFromBriefInput(briefOrUrl.trim());
+				return;
+			}
 			await this.executeShow();
 		});
 	}
@@ -441,6 +448,142 @@ export class ContextCommand extends Command {
 		}
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * Execute setting context from a brief ID or Hamster URL
+	 */
+	private async executeSetFromBriefInput(briefOrUrl: string): Promise<void> {
+		let spinner: Ora | undefined;
+		try {
+			// Check authentication
+			if (!this.authManager.isAuthenticated()) {
+				ui.displayError('Not authenticated. Run "tm auth login" first.');
+				process.exit(1);
+			}
+
+			spinner = ora('Resolving brief...');
+			spinner.start();
+
+			// Extract brief ID
+			const briefId = this.extractBriefId(briefOrUrl);
+			if (!briefId) {
+				spinner.fail('Could not extract a brief ID from the provided input');
+				ui.displayError(
+					`Provide a valid brief ID or a Hamster brief URL, e.g. https://${process.env.TM_PUBLIC_BASE_DOMAIN}/home/hamster/briefs/<id>`
+				);
+				process.exit(1);
+			}
+
+			// Fetch brief and resolve its organization
+			const brief = await this.authManager.getBrief(briefId);
+			if (!brief) {
+				spinner.fail('Brief not found or you do not have access');
+				process.exit(1);
+			}
+
+			// Fetch org to get a friendly name (optional)
+			let orgName: string | undefined;
+			try {
+				const org = await this.authManager.getOrganization(brief.accountId);
+				orgName = org?.name;
+			} catch {
+				// Non-fatal if org lookup fails
+			}
+
+			// Update context: set org and brief
+			const briefName = `Brief ${brief.id.slice(0, 8)}`;
+			await this.authManager.updateContext({
+				orgId: brief.accountId,
+				orgName,
+				briefId: brief.id,
+				briefName
+			});
+
+			spinner.succeed('Context set from brief');
+			console.log(
+				chalk.gray(
+					`  Organization: ${orgName || brief.accountId}\n  Brief: ${briefName}`
+				)
+			);
+
+			this.setLastResult({
+				success: true,
+				action: 'set',
+				context: this.authManager.getContext() || undefined,
+				message: 'Context set from brief'
+			});
+		} catch (error: any) {
+			try {
+				if (spinner?.isSpinning) spinner.stop();
+			} catch {}
+			this.handleError(error);
+			process.exit(1);
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Extract a brief ID from raw input (ID or Hamster URL)
+	 */
+	private extractBriefId(input: string): string | null {
+		const raw = input?.trim() ?? '';
+		if (!raw) return null;
+
+		const parseUrl = (s: string): URL | null => {
+			try {
+				return new URL(s);
+			} catch {}
+			try {
+				return new URL(`https://${s}`);
+			} catch {}
+			return null;
+		};
+
+		const fromParts = (path: string): string | null => {
+			const parts = path.split('/').filter(Boolean);
+			const briefsIdx = parts.lastIndexOf('briefs');
+			const candidate =
+				briefsIdx >= 0 && parts.length > briefsIdx + 1
+					? parts[briefsIdx + 1]
+					: parts[parts.length - 1];
+			return candidate?.trim() || null;
+		};
+
+		// 1) URL (absolute or scheme‑less)
+		const url = parseUrl(raw);
+		if (url) {
+			const qId = url.searchParams.get('id') || url.searchParams.get('briefId');
+			const candidate = (qId || fromParts(url.pathname)) ?? null;
+			if (candidate) {
+				// Light sanity check; let API be the final validator
+				if (this.isLikelyId(candidate) || candidate.length >= 8)
+					return candidate;
+			}
+		}
+
+		// 2) Looks like a path without scheme
+		if (raw.includes('/')) {
+			const candidate = fromParts(raw);
+			if (candidate && (this.isLikelyId(candidate) || candidate.length >= 8)) {
+				return candidate;
+			}
+		}
+
+		// 3) Fallback: raw token
+		return raw;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Heuristic to check if a string looks like a brief ID (UUID-like)
+	 */
+	private isLikelyId(value: string): boolean {
+		const uuidRegex =
+			/^[0-9a-fA-F]{8}-[0-9a-fA-F]{4}-[0-9a-fA-F]{4}-[0-9a-fA-F]{4}-[0-9a-fA-F]{12}$/;
+		const ulidRegex = /^[0-9A-HJKMNP-TV-Z]{26}$/i; // ULID
+		const slugRegex = /^[A-Za-z0-9_-]{16,}$/; // general token
+		return (
+			uuidRegex.test(value) || ulidRegex.test(value) || slugRegex.test(value)
+		);
+	}
+
 	/**
 	 * Set context directly from options
 	 */

apps/cli/src/commands/list.command.ts

@@ -281,9 +281,14 @@ export class ListTasksCommand extends Command {
 		const priorityBreakdown = getPriorityBreakdown(tasks);
 
 		// Find next task following the same logic as findNextTask
-		const nextTask = this.findNextTask(tasks);
+		const nextTaskInfo = this.findNextTask(tasks);
 
-		// Display dashboard boxes
+		// Get the full task object with complexity data already included
+		const nextTask = nextTaskInfo
+			? tasks.find((t) => String(t.id) === String(nextTaskInfo.id))
+			: undefined;
+
+		// Display dashboard boxes (nextTask already has complexity from storage enrichment)
 		displayDashboards(
 			taskStats,
 			subtaskStats,
@@ -303,14 +308,16 @@ export class ListTasksCommand extends Command {
 
 		// Display recommended next task section immediately after table
 		if (nextTask) {
-			// Find the full task object to get description
-			const fullTask = tasks.find((t) => String(t.id) === String(nextTask.id));
-			const description = fullTask ? getTaskDescription(fullTask) : undefined;
+			const description = getTaskDescription(nextTask);
 
 			displayRecommendedNextTask({
-				...nextTask,
-				status: 'pending', // Next task is typically pending
-				description
+				id: nextTask.id,
+				title: nextTask.title,
+				priority: nextTask.priority,
+				status: nextTask.status,
+				dependencies: nextTask.dependencies,
+				description,
+				complexity: nextTask.complexity as number | undefined
 			});
 		} else {
 			displayRecommendedNextTask(undefined);

apps/cli/src/commands/show.command.ts

@@ -9,14 +9,7 @@ import boxen from 'boxen';
 import { createTaskMasterCore, type Task, type TaskMasterCore } from '@tm/core';
 import type { StorageType } from '@tm/core/types';
 import * as ui from '../utils/ui.js';
-import {
-	displayTaskHeader,
-	displayTaskProperties,
-	displayImplementationDetails,
-	displayTestStrategy,
-	displaySubtasks,
-	displaySuggestedActions
-} from '../ui/components/task-detail.component.js';
+import { displayTaskDetails } from '../ui/components/task-detail.component.js';
 
 /**
  * Options interface for the show command
@@ -264,44 +257,11 @@ export class ShowCommand extends Command {
 			return;
 		}
 
-		const task = result.task;
-
-		// Display header with tag
-		displayTaskHeader(task.id, task.title);
-
-		// Display task properties in table format
-		displayTaskProperties(task);
-
-		// Display implementation details if available
-		if (task.details) {
-			console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
-			displayImplementationDetails(task.details);
-		}
-
-		// Display test strategy if available
-		if ('testStrategy' in task && task.testStrategy) {
-			console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
-			displayTestStrategy(task.testStrategy as string);
-		}
-
-		// Display subtasks if available
-		if (task.subtasks && task.subtasks.length > 0) {
-			// Filter subtasks by status if provided
-			const filteredSubtasks = options.status
-				? task.subtasks.filter((sub) => sub.status === options.status)
-				: task.subtasks;
-
-			if (filteredSubtasks.length === 0 && options.status) {
-				console.log(
-					chalk.gray(`  No subtasks with status '${options.status}'`)
-				);
-			} else {
-				displaySubtasks(filteredSubtasks, task.id);
-			}
-		}
-
-		// Display suggested actions
-		displaySuggestedActions(task.id);
+		// Use the global task details display function
+		displayTaskDetails(result.task, {
+			statusFilter: options.status,
+			showSuggestedActions: true
+		});
 	}
 
 	/**

apps/cli/src/commands/start.command.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,512 @@
+/**
+ * @fileoverview StartCommand using Commander's native class pattern
+ * Extends Commander.Command for better integration with the framework
+ * This is a thin presentation layer over @tm/core's TaskExecutionService
+ */
+
+import { Command } from 'commander';
+import chalk from 'chalk';
+import boxen from 'boxen';
+import ora, { type Ora } from 'ora';
+import { spawn } from 'child_process';
+import {
+	createTaskMasterCore,
+	type TaskMasterCore,
+	type StartTaskResult as CoreStartTaskResult
+} from '@tm/core';
+import { displayTaskDetails } from '../ui/components/task-detail.component.js';
+import * as ui from '../utils/ui.js';
+
+/**
+ * CLI-specific options interface for the start command
+ */
+export interface StartCommandOptions {
+	id?: string;
+	format?: 'text' | 'json';
+	project?: string;
+	dryRun?: boolean;
+	force?: boolean;
+	noStatusUpdate?: boolean;
+}
+
+/**
+ * CLI-specific result type from start command
+ * Extends the core result with CLI-specific display information
+ */
+export interface StartCommandResult extends CoreStartTaskResult {
+	storageType?: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * StartCommand extending Commander's Command class
+ * This is a thin presentation layer over @tm/core's TaskExecutionService
+ */
+export class StartCommand extends Command {
+	private tmCore?: TaskMasterCore;
+	private lastResult?: StartCommandResult;
+
+	constructor(name?: string) {
+		super(name || 'start');
+
+		// Configure the command
+		this.description(
+			'Start working on a task by launching claude-code with context'
+		)
+			.argument('[id]', 'Task ID to start working on')
+			.option('-i, --id <id>', 'Task ID to start working on')
+			.option('-f, --format <format>', 'Output format (text, json)', 'text')
+			.option('-p, --project <path>', 'Project root directory', process.cwd())
+			.option(
+				'--dry-run',
+				'Show what would be executed without launching claude-code'
+			)
+			.option(
+				'--force',
+				'Force start even if another task is already in-progress'
+			)
+			.option(
+				'--no-status-update',
+				'Do not automatically update task status to in-progress'
+			)
+			.action(
+				async (taskId: string | undefined, options: StartCommandOptions) => {
+					await this.executeCommand(taskId, options);
+				}
+			);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Execute the start command
+	 */
+	private async executeCommand(
+		taskId: string | undefined,
+		options: StartCommandOptions
+	): Promise<void> {
+		let spinner: Ora | null = null;
+
+		try {
+			// Validate options
+			if (!this.validateOptions(options)) {
+				process.exit(1);
+			}
+
+			// Initialize tm-core with spinner
+			spinner = ora('Initializing Task Master...').start();
+			await this.initializeCore(options.project || process.cwd());
+			spinner.succeed('Task Master initialized');
+
+			// Get the task ID from argument or option, or find next available task
+			const idArg = taskId || options.id || null;
+			let targetTaskId = idArg;
+
+			if (!targetTaskId) {
+				spinner = ora('Finding next available task...').start();
+				targetTaskId = await this.performGetNextTask();
+				if (targetTaskId) {
+					spinner.succeed(`Found next task: #${targetTaskId}`);
+				} else {
+					spinner.fail('No available tasks found');
+				}
+			}
+
+			if (!targetTaskId) {
+				ui.displayError('No task ID provided and no available tasks found');
+				process.exit(1);
+			}
+
+			// Show pre-launch message (no spinner needed, it's just display)
+			if (!options.dryRun) {
+				await this.showPreLaunchMessage(targetTaskId);
+			}
+
+			// Use tm-core's startTask method with spinner
+			spinner = ora('Preparing task execution...').start();
+			const coreResult = await this.performStartTask(targetTaskId, options);
+
+			if (coreResult.started) {
+				spinner.succeed(
+					options.dryRun
+						? 'Dry run completed'
+						: 'Task prepared - launching Claude...'
+				);
+			} else {
+				spinner.fail('Task execution failed');
+			}
+
+			// Execute command if we have one and it's not a dry run
+			if (!options.dryRun && coreResult.command) {
+				// Stop any remaining spinners before launching Claude
+				if (spinner && !spinner.isSpinning) {
+					// Clear the line to make room for Claude
+					console.log();
+				}
+				await this.executeChildProcess(coreResult.command);
+			}
+
+			// Convert core result to CLI result with storage type
+			const result: StartCommandResult = {
+				...coreResult,
+				storageType: this.tmCore?.getStorageType()
+			};
+
+			// Store result for programmatic access
+			this.setLastResult(result);
+
+			// Display results (only for dry run or if execution failed)
+			if (options.dryRun || !coreResult.started) {
+				this.displayResults(result, options);
+			}
+		} catch (error: any) {
+			if (spinner) {
+				spinner.fail('Operation failed');
+			}
+			this.handleError(error);
+			process.exit(1);
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Validate command options
+	 */
+	private validateOptions(options: StartCommandOptions): boolean {
+		// Validate format
+		if (options.format && !['text', 'json'].includes(options.format)) {
+			console.error(chalk.red(`Invalid format: ${options.format}`));
+			console.error(chalk.gray(`Valid formats: text, json`));
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		return true;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Initialize TaskMasterCore
+	 */
+	private async initializeCore(projectRoot: string): Promise<void> {
+		if (!this.tmCore) {
+			this.tmCore = await createTaskMasterCore({ projectPath: projectRoot });
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get the next available task using tm-core
+	 */
+	private async performGetNextTask(): Promise<string | null> {
+		if (!this.tmCore) {
+			throw new Error('TaskMasterCore not initialized');
+		}
+		return this.tmCore.getNextAvailableTask();
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Show pre-launch message using tm-core data
+	 */
+	private async showPreLaunchMessage(targetTaskId: string): Promise<void> {
+		if (!this.tmCore) return;
+
+		const { task, subtask, subtaskId } =
+			await this.tmCore.getTaskWithSubtask(targetTaskId);
+		if (task) {
+			const workItemText = subtask
+				? `Subtask #${task.id}.${subtaskId} - ${subtask.title}`
+				: `Task #${task.id} - ${task.title}`;
+
+			console.log(
+				chalk.green('🚀 Starting: ') + chalk.white.bold(workItemText)
+			);
+			console.log(chalk.gray('Launching Claude Code...'));
+			console.log(); // Empty line
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Perform start task using tm-core business logic
+	 */
+	private async performStartTask(
+		targetTaskId: string,
+		options: StartCommandOptions
+	): Promise<CoreStartTaskResult> {
+		if (!this.tmCore) {
+			throw new Error('TaskMasterCore not initialized');
+		}
+
+		// Show spinner for status update if enabled
+		let statusSpinner: Ora | null = null;
+		if (!options.noStatusUpdate && !options.dryRun) {
+			statusSpinner = ora('Updating task status to in-progress...').start();
+		}
+
+		// Get execution command from tm-core (instead of executing directly)
+		const result = await this.tmCore.startTask(targetTaskId, {
+			dryRun: options.dryRun,
+			force: options.force,
+			updateStatus: !options.noStatusUpdate
+		});
+
+		if (statusSpinner) {
+			if (result.started) {
+				statusSpinner.succeed('Task status updated');
+			} else {
+				statusSpinner.warn('Task status update skipped');
+			}
+		}
+
+		if (!result) {
+			throw new Error('Failed to start task - core result is undefined');
+		}
+
+		// Don't execute here - let the main executeCommand method handle it
+		return result;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Execute the child process directly in the main thread for better process control
+	 */
+	private async executeChildProcess(command: {
+		executable: string;
+		args: string[];
+		cwd: string;
+	}): Promise<void> {
+		return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+			// Don't show the full command with args as it can be very long
+			console.log(chalk.green('🚀 Launching Claude Code...'));
+			console.log(); // Add space before Claude takes over
+
+			const childProcess = spawn(command.executable, command.args, {
+				cwd: command.cwd,
+				stdio: 'inherit', // Inherit stdio from parent process
+				shell: false
+			});
+
+			childProcess.on('close', (code) => {
+				if (code === 0) {
+					resolve();
+				} else {
+					reject(new Error(`Process exited with code ${code}`));
+				}
+			});
+
+			childProcess.on('error', (error) => {
+				reject(new Error(`Failed to spawn process: ${error.message}`));
+			});
+
+			// Handle process termination signals gracefully
+			const cleanup = () => {
+				if (childProcess && !childProcess.killed) {
+					childProcess.kill('SIGTERM');
+				}
+			};
+
+			process.on('SIGINT', cleanup);
+			process.on('SIGTERM', cleanup);
+			process.on('exit', cleanup);
+		});
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Display results based on format
+	 */
+	private displayResults(
+		result: StartCommandResult,
+		options: StartCommandOptions
+	): void {
+		const format = options.format || 'text';
+
+		switch (format) {
+			case 'json':
+				this.displayJson(result);
+				break;
+
+			case 'text':
+			default:
+				this.displayTextResult(result, options);
+				break;
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Display in JSON format
+	 */
+	private displayJson(result: StartCommandResult): void {
+		console.log(JSON.stringify(result, null, 2));
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Display result in text format
+	 */
+	private displayTextResult(
+		result: StartCommandResult,
+		options: StartCommandOptions
+	): void {
+		if (!result.found || !result.task) {
+			console.log(
+				boxen(chalk.yellow(`Task not found!`), {
+					padding: { top: 0, bottom: 0, left: 1, right: 1 },
+					borderColor: 'yellow',
+					borderStyle: 'round',
+					margin: { top: 1 }
+				})
+			);
+			return;
+		}
+
+		const task = result.task;
+
+		if (options.dryRun) {
+			// For dry run, show full details since Claude Code won't be launched
+			let headerText = `Dry Run: Starting Task #${task.id} - ${task.title}`;
+
+			// If working on a specific subtask, highlight it in the header
+			if (result.subtask && result.subtaskId) {
+				headerText = `Dry Run: Starting Subtask #${task.id}.${result.subtaskId} - ${result.subtask.title}`;
+			}
+
+			displayTaskDetails(task, {
+				customHeader: headerText,
+				headerColor: 'yellow'
+			});
+
+			// Show claude-code prompt
+			if (result.executionOutput) {
+				console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+				console.log(
+					boxen(
+						chalk.white.bold('Claude-Code Prompt:') +
+							'\n\n' +
+							result.executionOutput,
+						{
+							padding: 1,
+							borderStyle: 'round',
+							borderColor: 'cyan',
+							width: process.stdout.columns * 0.95 || 100
+						}
+					)
+				);
+			}
+
+			console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+			console.log(
+				boxen(
+					chalk.yellow(
+						'🔍 Dry run - claude-code would be launched with the above prompt'
+					),
+					{
+						padding: { top: 0, bottom: 0, left: 1, right: 1 },
+						borderColor: 'yellow',
+						borderStyle: 'round'
+					}
+				)
+			);
+		} else {
+			// For actual execution, show minimal info since Claude Code will clear the terminal
+			if (result.started) {
+				// Determine what was worked on - task or subtask
+				let workItemText = `Task: #${task.id} - ${task.title}`;
+				let statusTarget = task.id;
+
+				if (result.subtask && result.subtaskId) {
+					workItemText = `Subtask: #${task.id}.${result.subtaskId} - ${result.subtask.title}`;
+					statusTarget = `${task.id}.${result.subtaskId}`;
+				}
+
+				// Post-execution message (shown after Claude Code exits)
+				console.log(
+					boxen(
+						chalk.green.bold('🎉 Task Session Complete!') +
+							'\n\n' +
+							chalk.white(workItemText) +
+							'\n\n' +
+							chalk.cyan('Next steps:') +
+							'\n' +
+							`• Run ${chalk.yellow('tm show ' + task.id)} to review task details\n` +
+							`• Run ${chalk.yellow('tm set-status --id=' + statusTarget + ' --status=done')} when complete\n` +
+							`• Run ${chalk.yellow('tm next')} to find the next available task\n` +
+							`• Run ${chalk.yellow('tm start')} to begin the next task`,
+						{
+							padding: 1,
+							borderStyle: 'round',
+							borderColor: 'green',
+							width: process.stdout.columns * 0.95 || 100,
+							margin: { top: 1 }
+						}
+					)
+				);
+			} else {
+				// Error case
+				console.log(
+					boxen(
+						chalk.red(
+							'❌ Failed to launch claude-code' +
+								(result.error ? `\nError: ${result.error}` : '')
+						),
+						{
+							padding: { top: 0, bottom: 0, left: 1, right: 1 },
+							borderColor: 'red',
+							borderStyle: 'round'
+						}
+					)
+				);
+			}
+		}
+
+		console.log(`\n${chalk.gray('Storage: ' + result.storageType)}`);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Handle general errors
+	 */
+	private handleError(error: any): void {
+		const msg = error?.getSanitizedDetails?.() ?? {
+			message: error?.message ?? String(error)
+		};
+		console.error(chalk.red(`Error: ${msg.message || 'Unexpected error'}`));
+
+		// Show stack trace in development mode or when DEBUG is set
+		const isDevelopment = process.env.NODE_ENV !== 'production';
+		if ((isDevelopment || process.env.DEBUG) && error.stack) {
+			console.error(chalk.gray(error.stack));
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Set the last result for programmatic access
+	 */
+	private setLastResult(result: StartCommandResult): void {
+		this.lastResult = result;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get the last result (for programmatic usage)
+	 */
+	getLastResult(): StartCommandResult | undefined {
+		return this.lastResult;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Clean up resources
+	 */
+	async cleanup(): Promise<void> {
+		if (this.tmCore) {
+			await this.tmCore.close();
+			this.tmCore = undefined;
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Static method to register this command on an existing program
+	 */
+	static registerOn(program: Command): Command {
+		const startCommand = new StartCommand();
+		program.addCommand(startCommand);
+		return startCommand;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Alternative registration that returns the command for chaining
+	 */
+	static register(program: Command, name?: string): StartCommand {
+		const startCommand = new StartCommand(name);
+		program.addCommand(startCommand);
+		return startCommand;
+	}
+}

apps/cli/src/index.ts

@@ -8,11 +8,20 @@ export { ListTasksCommand } from './commands/list.command.js';
 export { ShowCommand } from './commands/show.command.js';
 export { AuthCommand } from './commands/auth.command.js';
 export { ContextCommand } from './commands/context.command.js';
+export { StartCommand } from './commands/start.command.js';
 export { SetStatusCommand } from './commands/set-status.command.js';
 
 // UI utilities (for other commands to use)
 export * as ui from './utils/ui.js';
 
+// Auto-update utilities
+export {
+	checkForUpdate,
+	performAutoUpdate,
+	displayUpgradeNotification,
+	compareVersions
+} from './utils/auto-update.js';
+
 // Re-export commonly used types from tm-core
 export type {
 	Task,

apps/cli/src/ui/components/dashboard.component.ts

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 import chalk from 'chalk';
 import boxen from 'boxen';
 import type { Task, TaskPriority } from '@tm/core/types';
+import { getComplexityWithColor } from '../../utils/ui.js';
 
 /**
  * Statistics for task collection
@@ -479,7 +480,7 @@ export function displayDependencyDashboard(
 				? chalk.cyan(nextTask.dependencies.join(', '))
 				: chalk.gray('None')
 		}\n` +
-		`Complexity: ${nextTask?.complexity || chalk.gray('N/A')}`;
+		`Complexity: ${nextTask?.complexity !== undefined ? getComplexityWithColor(nextTask.complexity) : chalk.gray('N/A')}`;
 
 	return content;
 }

apps/cli/src/ui/components/next-task.component.ts

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 import chalk from 'chalk';
 import boxen from 'boxen';
 import type { Task } from '@tm/core/types';
+import { getComplexityWithColor } from '../../utils/ui.js';
 
 /**
  * Next task display options
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ export interface NextTaskDisplayOptions {
 	status?: string;
 	dependencies?: (string | number)[];
 	description?: string;
+	complexity?: number;
 }
 
 /**
@@ -82,6 +84,11 @@ export function displayRecommendedNextTask(
 			: chalk.cyan(task.dependencies.join(', '));
 	content.push(`Dependencies: ${depsDisplay}`);
 
+	// Complexity with color and label
+	if (typeof task.complexity === 'number') {
+		content.push(`Complexity: ${getComplexityWithColor(task.complexity)}`);
+	}
+
 	// Description if available
 	if (task.description) {
 		content.push('');

apps/cli/src/ui/components/task-detail.component.ts

@@ -9,7 +9,11 @@ import Table from 'cli-table3';
 import { marked, MarkedExtension } from 'marked';
 import { markedTerminal } from 'marked-terminal';
 import type { Task } from '@tm/core/types';
-import { getStatusWithColor, getPriorityWithColor } from '../../utils/ui.js';
+import {
+	getStatusWithColor,
+	getPriorityWithColor,
+	getComplexityWithColor
+} from '../../utils/ui.js';
 
 // Configure marked to use terminal renderer with subtle colors
 marked.use(
@@ -108,7 +112,9 @@ export function displayTaskProperties(task: Task): void {
 		getStatusWithColor(task.status),
 		getPriorityWithColor(task.priority),
 		deps,
-		'N/A',
+		typeof task.complexity === 'number'
+			? getComplexityWithColor(task.complexity)
+			: chalk.gray('N/A'),
 		task.description || ''
 	].join('\n');
 
@@ -262,3 +268,74 @@ export function displaySuggestedActions(taskId: string | number): void {
 		)
 	);
 }
+
+/**
+ * Display complete task details - used by both show and start commands
+ */
+export function displayTaskDetails(
+	task: Task,
+	options?: {
+		statusFilter?: string;
+		showSuggestedActions?: boolean;
+		customHeader?: string;
+		headerColor?: string;
+	}
+): void {
+	const {
+		statusFilter,
+		showSuggestedActions = false,
+		customHeader,
+		headerColor = 'blue'
+	} = options || {};
+
+	// Display header - either custom or default
+	if (customHeader) {
+		console.log(
+			boxen(chalk.white.bold(customHeader), {
+				padding: { top: 0, bottom: 0, left: 1, right: 1 },
+				borderColor: headerColor,
+				borderStyle: 'round',
+				margin: { top: 1 }
+			})
+		);
+	} else {
+		displayTaskHeader(task.id, task.title);
+	}
+
+	// Display task properties in table format
+	displayTaskProperties(task);
+
+	// Display implementation details if available
+	if (task.details) {
+		console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+		displayImplementationDetails(task.details);
+	}
+
+	// Display test strategy if available
+	if ('testStrategy' in task && task.testStrategy) {
+		console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+		displayTestStrategy(task.testStrategy as string);
+	}
+
+	// Display subtasks if available
+	if (task.subtasks && task.subtasks.length > 0) {
+		// Filter subtasks by status if provided
+		const filteredSubtasks = statusFilter
+			? task.subtasks.filter((sub) => sub.status === statusFilter)
+			: task.subtasks;
+
+		if (filteredSubtasks.length === 0 && statusFilter) {
+			console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+			console.log(chalk.gray(`  No subtasks with status '${statusFilter}'`));
+		} else if (filteredSubtasks.length > 0) {
+			console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+			displaySubtasks(filteredSubtasks, task.id);
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Display suggested actions if requested
+	if (showSuggestedActions) {
+		console.log(); // Empty line for spacing
+		displaySuggestedActions(task.id);
+	}
+}

apps/cli/src/utils/auto-update.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,248 @@
+/**
+ * @fileoverview Auto-update utilities for task-master-ai CLI
+ */
+
+import { spawn } from 'child_process';
+import https from 'https';
+import chalk from 'chalk';
+import ora from 'ora';
+import boxen from 'boxen';
+
+export interface UpdateInfo {
+	currentVersion: string;
+	latestVersion: string;
+	needsUpdate: boolean;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get current version from build-time injected environment variable
+ */
+function getCurrentVersion(): string {
+	// Version is injected at build time via TM_PUBLIC_VERSION
+	const version = process.env.TM_PUBLIC_VERSION;
+	if (version && version !== 'unknown') {
+		return version;
+	}
+
+	// Fallback for development or if injection failed
+	console.warn('Could not read version from TM_PUBLIC_VERSION, using fallback');
+	return '0.0.0';
+}
+
+/**
+ * Compare semantic versions with proper pre-release handling
+ * @param v1 - First version
+ * @param v2 - Second version
+ * @returns -1 if v1 < v2, 0 if v1 = v2, 1 if v1 > v2
+ */
+export function compareVersions(v1: string, v2: string): number {
+	const toParts = (v: string) => {
+		const [core, pre = ''] = v.split('-', 2);
+		const nums = core.split('.').map((n) => Number.parseInt(n, 10) || 0);
+		return { nums, pre };
+	};
+
+	const a = toParts(v1);
+	const b = toParts(v2);
+	const len = Math.max(a.nums.length, b.nums.length);
+
+	// Compare numeric parts
+	for (let i = 0; i < len; i++) {
+		const d = (a.nums[i] || 0) - (b.nums[i] || 0);
+		if (d !== 0) return d < 0 ? -1 : 1;
+	}
+
+	// Handle pre-release comparison
+	if (a.pre && !b.pre) return -1; // prerelease < release
+	if (!a.pre && b.pre) return 1; // release > prerelease
+	if (a.pre === b.pre) return 0; // same or both empty
+	return a.pre < b.pre ? -1 : 1; // basic prerelease tie-break
+}
+
+/**
+ * Check for newer version of task-master-ai
+ */
+export async function checkForUpdate(
+	currentVersionOverride?: string
+): Promise<UpdateInfo> {
+	const currentVersion = currentVersionOverride || getCurrentVersion();
+
+	return new Promise((resolve) => {
+		const options = {
+			hostname: 'registry.npmjs.org',
+			path: '/task-master-ai',
+			method: 'GET',
+			headers: {
+				Accept: 'application/vnd.npm.install-v1+json',
+				'User-Agent': `task-master-ai/${currentVersion}`
+			}
+		};
+
+		const req = https.request(options, (res) => {
+			let data = '';
+
+			res.on('data', (chunk) => {
+				data += chunk;
+			});
+
+			res.on('end', () => {
+				try {
+					if (res.statusCode !== 200)
+						throw new Error(`npm registry status ${res.statusCode}`);
+					const npmData = JSON.parse(data);
+					const latestVersion = npmData['dist-tags']?.latest || currentVersion;
+
+					const needsUpdate =
+						compareVersions(currentVersion, latestVersion) < 0;
+
+					resolve({
+						currentVersion,
+						latestVersion,
+						needsUpdate
+					});
+				} catch (error) {
+					resolve({
+						currentVersion,
+						latestVersion: currentVersion,
+						needsUpdate: false
+					});
+				}
+			});
+		});
+
+		req.on('error', () => {
+			resolve({
+				currentVersion,
+				latestVersion: currentVersion,
+				needsUpdate: false
+			});
+		});
+
+		req.setTimeout(3000, () => {
+			req.destroy();
+			resolve({
+				currentVersion,
+				latestVersion: currentVersion,
+				needsUpdate: false
+			});
+		});
+
+		req.end();
+	});
+}
+
+/**
+ * Display upgrade notification message
+ */
+export function displayUpgradeNotification(
+	currentVersion: string,
+	latestVersion: string
+) {
+	const message = boxen(
+		`${chalk.blue.bold('Update Available!')} ${chalk.dim(currentVersion)} → ${chalk.green(latestVersion)}\n\n` +
+			`Auto-updating to the latest version with new features and bug fixes...`,
+		{
+			padding: 1,
+			margin: { top: 1, bottom: 1 },
+			borderColor: 'yellow',
+			borderStyle: 'round'
+		}
+	);
+
+	console.log(message);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Automatically update task-master-ai to the latest version
+ */
+export async function performAutoUpdate(
+	latestVersion: string
+): Promise<boolean> {
+	if (
+		process.env.TASKMASTER_SKIP_AUTO_UPDATE === '1' ||
+		process.env.CI ||
+		process.env.NODE_ENV === 'test'
+	) {
+		const reason =
+			process.env.TASKMASTER_SKIP_AUTO_UPDATE === '1'
+				? 'TASKMASTER_SKIP_AUTO_UPDATE=1'
+				: process.env.CI
+					? 'CI environment'
+					: 'NODE_ENV=test';
+		console.log(chalk.dim(`Skipping auto-update (${reason})`));
+		return false;
+	}
+	const spinner = ora({
+		text: chalk.blue(
+			`Updating task-master-ai to version ${chalk.green(latestVersion)}`
+		),
+		spinner: 'dots',
+		color: 'blue'
+	}).start();
+
+	return new Promise((resolve) => {
+		const updateProcess = spawn(
+			'npm',
+			[
+				'install',
+				'-g',
+				`task-master-ai@${latestVersion}`,
+				'--no-fund',
+				'--no-audit',
+				'--loglevel=warn'
+			],
+			{
+				stdio: ['ignore', 'pipe', 'pipe']
+			}
+		);
+
+		let errorOutput = '';
+
+		updateProcess.stdout.on('data', () => {
+			// Update spinner text with progress
+			spinner.text = chalk.blue(
+				`Installing task-master-ai@${latestVersion}...`
+			);
+		});
+
+		updateProcess.stderr.on('data', (data) => {
+			errorOutput += data.toString();
+		});
+
+		updateProcess.on('close', (code) => {
+			if (code === 0) {
+				spinner.succeed(
+					chalk.green(
+						`Successfully updated to version ${chalk.bold(latestVersion)}`
+					)
+				);
+				console.log(
+					chalk.dim('Please restart your command to use the new version.')
+				);
+				resolve(true);
+			} else {
+				spinner.fail(chalk.red('Auto-update failed'));
+				console.log(
+					chalk.cyan(
+						`Please run manually: npm install -g task-master-ai@${latestVersion}`
+					)
+				);
+				if (errorOutput) {
+					console.log(chalk.dim(`Error: ${errorOutput.trim()}`));
+				}
+				resolve(false);
+			}
+		});
+
+		updateProcess.on('error', (error) => {
+			spinner.fail(chalk.red('Auto-update failed'));
+			console.log(chalk.red('Error:'), error.message);
+			console.log(
+				chalk.cyan(
+					`Please run manually: npm install -g task-master-ai@${latestVersion}`
+				)
+			);
+			resolve(false);
+		});
+	});
+}

apps/cli/src/utils/ui.ts

@@ -84,7 +84,23 @@ export function getPriorityWithColor(priority: TaskPriority): string {
 }
 
 /**
- * Get colored complexity display
+ * Get complexity color and label based on score thresholds
+ */
+function getComplexityLevel(score: number): {
+	color: (text: string) => string;
+	label: string;
+} {
+	if (score >= 7) {
+		return { color: chalk.hex('#CC0000'), label: 'High' };
+	} else if (score >= 4) {
+		return { color: chalk.hex('#FF8800'), label: 'Medium' };
+	} else {
+		return { color: chalk.green, label: 'Low' };
+	}
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get colored complexity display with dot indicator (simple format)
  */
 export function getComplexityWithColor(complexity: number | string): string {
 	const score =
@@ -94,13 +110,20 @@ export function getComplexityWithColor(complexity: number | string): string {
 		return chalk.gray('N/A');
 	}
 
-	if (score >= 8) {
-		return chalk.red.bold(`${score} (High)`);
-	} else if (score >= 5) {
-		return chalk.yellow(`${score} (Medium)`);
-	} else {
-		return chalk.green(`${score} (Low)`);
+	const { color } = getComplexityLevel(score);
+	return color(`● ${score}`);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get colored complexity display with /10 format (for dashboards)
+ */
+export function getComplexityWithScore(complexity: number | undefined): string {
+	if (typeof complexity !== 'number') {
+		return chalk.gray('N/A');
 	}
+
+	const { color, label } = getComplexityLevel(complexity);
+	return color(`${complexity}/10 (${label})`);
 }
 
 /**
@@ -323,8 +346,12 @@ export function createTaskTable(
 		}
 
 		if (showComplexity) {
-			// Show N/A if no complexity score
-			row.push(chalk.gray('N/A'));
+			// Show complexity score from report if available
+			if (typeof task.complexity === 'number') {
+				row.push(getComplexityWithColor(task.complexity));
+			} else {
+				row.push(chalk.gray('N/A'));
+			}
 		}
 
 		table.push(row);

apps/docs/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # docs
 
+## 0.0.4
+
+## 0.0.3
+
 ## 0.0.2
 
 ## 0.0.1

apps/docs/README.md

@@ -1,22 +1,24 @@
 # Task Master Documentation
 
-Welcome to the Task Master documentation. Use the links below to navigate to the information you need:
+Welcome to the Task Master documentation. This documentation site provides comprehensive guides for getting started with Task Master.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-- [Configuration Guide](archive/configuration.md) - Set up environment variables and customize Task Master
-- [Tutorial](archive/ctutorial.md) - Step-by-step guide to getting started with Task Master
+- [Quick Start Guide](/getting-started/quick-start) - Complete setup and first-time usage guide
+- [Requirements](/getting-started/quick-start/requirements) - What you need to get started
+- [Installation](/getting-started/quick-start/installation) - How to install Task Master
 
-## Reference
+## Core Capabilities
 
-- [Command Reference](archive/ccommand-reference.md) - Complete list of all available commands
-- [Task Structure](archive/ctask-structure.md) - Understanding the task format and features
+- [MCP Tools](/capabilities/mcp) - Model Control Protocol integration
+- [CLI Commands](/capabilities/cli-root-commands) - Command line interface reference
+- [Task Structure](/capabilities/task-structure) - Understanding tasks and subtasks
 
-## Examples & Licensing
+## Best Practices
 
-- [Example Interactions](archive/cexamples.md) - Common Cursor AI interaction examples
-- [Licensing Information](archive/clicensing.md) - Detailed information about the license
+- [Advanced Configuration](/best-practices/configuration-advanced) - Detailed configuration options
+- [Advanced Tasks](/best-practices/advanced-tasks) - Working with complex task structures
 
 ## Need More Help?
 
-If you can't find what you're looking for in these docs, please check the [main README](../README.md) or visit our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master).
+If you can't find what you're looking for in these docs, please check the root README.md or visit our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master).

apps/docs/archive/Installation.mdx

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ description: "This guide walks you through setting up Task Master in your develo
         	"mcpServers": {
         		"taskmaster-ai": {
         			"command": "npx",
-        			"args": ["-y", "--package", "task-master-ai", "task-master-mcp"],
+        			"args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
         			"env": {
         				"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
         				"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

apps/docs/archive/cursor-setup.mdx

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ description: "Learn how to set up and use Task Master with Cursor AI"
       <Step title="Configure with the following details:">
         - Name: "Task Master"
         - Type: "Command"
-        - Command: "npx -y --package task-master-ai task-master-mcp"
+        - Command: "npx -y task-master-ai"
       </Step>
       <Step title="Save Settings">
         

apps/docs/best-practices/configuration-advanced.mdx

@@ -83,6 +83,8 @@ Taskmaster uses two primary methods for configuration:
   - `VERTEX_PROJECT_ID`: Your Google Cloud project ID for Vertex AI. Required when using the 'vertex' provider.
   - `VERTEX_LOCATION`: Google Cloud region for Vertex AI (e.g., 'us-central1'). Default is 'us-central1'.
   - `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS`: Path to service account credentials JSON file for Google Cloud auth (alternative to API key for Vertex AI).
+- **Optional Auto-Update Control:**
+  - `TASKMASTER_SKIP_AUTO_UPDATE`: Set to '1' to disable automatic updates. Also automatically disabled in CI environments (when `CI` environment variable is set).
 
 **Important:** Settings like model ID selections (`main`, `research`, `fallback`), `maxTokens`, `temperature`, `logLevel`, `defaultSubtasks`, `defaultPriority`, and `projectName` are **managed in `.taskmaster/config.json`** (or `.taskmasterconfig` for unmigrated projects), not environment variables.
 

apps/docs/capabilities/cli-root-commands.mdx

@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ sidebarTitle: "CLI Commands"
     # Use an alternative tasks file
     task-master analyze-complexity --file=custom-tasks.json
 
-    # Use Perplexity AI for research-backed complexity analysis
+    # Use your configured research model for research-backed complexity analysis
     task-master analyze-complexity --research
     ```
   </Accordion>

apps/docs/docs.json

@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 									"getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick"
 								]
 							},
+							"getting-started/api-keys",
 							"getting-started/faq",
 							"getting-started/contribute"
 						]

apps/docs/getting-started/api-keys.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,267 @@
+# API Keys Configuration
+
+Task Master supports multiple AI providers through environment variables. This page lists all available API keys and their configuration requirements.
+
+## Required API Keys
+
+> **Note**: At least one required API key must be configured for Task Master to function.
+>
+> "Required: Yes" below means "required to use that specific provider," not "required globally." You only need at least one provider configured.
+
+### ANTHROPIC_API_KEY (Recommended)
+- **Provider**: Anthropic Claude models
+- **Format**: `sk-ant-api03-...`
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Models**: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3 Opus
+- **Get Key**: [Anthropic Console](https://console.anthropic.com/)
+
+```bash
+ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-ant-api03-your-key-here"
+```
+
+### PERPLEXITY_API_KEY (Highly Recommended for Research)
+- **Provider**: Perplexity AI (Research features)
+- **Format**: `pplx-...`
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Purpose**: Enables research-backed task expansions and updates
+- **Models**: Perplexity Sonar models
+- **Get Key**: [Perplexity API](https://www.perplexity.ai/settings/api)
+
+```bash
+PERPLEXITY_API_KEY="pplx-your-key-here"
+```
+
+### OPENAI_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: OpenAI GPT models
+- **Format**: `sk-proj-...` or `sk-...`
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Models**: GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-3.5 Turbo, O1 models
+- **Get Key**: [OpenAI Platform](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)
+
+```bash
+OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-proj-your-key-here"
+```
+
+### GOOGLE_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Google Gemini models
+- **Format**: Various formats
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Models**: Gemini Pro, Gemini Flash, Gemini Ultra
+- **Get Key**: [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey)
+- **Alternative**: Use `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` for service account (Google Vertex)
+
+```bash
+GOOGLE_API_KEY="your-google-api-key-here"
+```
+
+### GROQ_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Groq (High-performance inference)
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Models**: Llama models, Mixtral models (via Groq)
+- **Get Key**: [Groq Console](https://console.groq.com/keys)
+
+```bash
+GROQ_API_KEY="your-groq-key-here"
+```
+
+### OPENROUTER_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: OpenRouter (Multiple model access)
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Models**: Access to various models through single API
+- **Get Key**: [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/keys)
+
+```bash
+OPENROUTER_API_KEY="your-openrouter-key-here"
+```
+
+### AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Azure OpenAI Service
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Requirements**: Also requires `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT` configuration
+- **Models**: GPT models via Azure
+- **Get Key**: [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com/)
+
+```bash
+AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY="your-azure-key-here"
+```
+
+### XAI_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: xAI (Grok) models
+- **Required**: ✅ **Yes**
+- **Models**: Grok models
+- **Get Key**: [xAI Console](https://console.x.ai/)
+
+```bash
+XAI_API_KEY="your-xai-key-here"
+```
+
+## Optional API Keys
+
+> **Note**: These API keys are optional - providers will work without them or use alternative authentication methods.
+
+### AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID (Bedrock)
+- **Provider**: AWS Bedrock
+- **Required**: ❌ **No** (uses AWS credential chain)
+- **Models**: Claude models via AWS Bedrock
+- **Authentication**: Uses AWS credential chain (profiles, IAM roles, etc.)
+- **Get Key**: [AWS Console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/iam/)
+
+```bash
+# Optional - AWS credential chain is preferred
+AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID="your-aws-access-key"
+AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY="your-aws-secret-key"
+```
+
+### CLAUDE_CODE_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Claude Code CLI
+- **Required**: ❌ **No** (uses OAuth tokens)
+- **Purpose**: Integration with local Claude Code CLI
+- **Authentication**: Uses OAuth tokens, no API key needed
+
+```bash
+# Not typically needed
+CLAUDE_CODE_API_KEY="not-usually-required"
+```
+
+### GEMINI_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Gemini CLI
+- **Required**: ❌ **No** (uses OAuth authentication)
+- **Purpose**: Integration with Gemini CLI
+- **Authentication**: Primarily uses OAuth via CLI, API key is optional
+
+```bash
+# Optional - OAuth via CLI is preferred
+GEMINI_API_KEY="your-gemini-key-here"
+```
+
+### GROK_CLI_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Grok CLI
+- **Required**: ❌ **No** (can use CLI config)
+- **Purpose**: Integration with Grok CLI
+- **Authentication**: Can use Grok CLI's own config file
+
+```bash
+# Optional - CLI config is preferred
+GROK_CLI_API_KEY="your-grok-cli-key"
+```
+
+### OLLAMA_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: Ollama (Local/Remote)
+- **Required**: ❌ **No** (local installation doesn't need key)
+- **Purpose**: For remote Ollama servers that require authentication
+- **Requirements**: Only needed for remote servers with authentication
+- **Note**: Not needed for local Ollama installations
+
+```bash
+# Only needed for remote Ollama servers
+OLLAMA_API_KEY="your-ollama-api-key-here"
+```
+
+### GITHUB_API_KEY
+- **Provider**: GitHub (Import/Export features)
+- **Format**: `ghp_...` or `github_pat_...`
+- **Required**: ❌ **No** (for GitHub features only)
+- **Purpose**: GitHub import/export features
+- **Get Key**: [GitHub Settings](https://github.com/settings/tokens)
+
+```bash
+GITHUB_API_KEY="ghp-your-github-key-here"
+```
+
+## Configuration Methods
+
+### Method 1: Environment File (.env)
+Create a `.env` file in your project root:
+
+```bash
+# Copy from .env.example
+cp .env.example .env
+
+# Edit with your keys
+vim .env
+```
+
+### Method 2: System Environment Variables
+```bash
+export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-key-here"
+export PERPLEXITY_API_KEY="your-key-here"
+# ... other keys
+```
+
+### Method 3: MCP Server Configuration
+For Claude Code integration, configure keys in `.mcp.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "task-master-ai": {
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
+      "env": {
+        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-key-here",
+        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your-key-here",
+        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-key-here"
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Key Requirements
+
+### Minimum Requirements
+- **At least one** AI provider key is required
+- **ANTHROPIC_API_KEY** is recommended as the primary provider
+- **PERPLEXITY_API_KEY** is highly recommended for research features
+
+### Provider-Specific Requirements
+- **Azure OpenAI**: Requires both `AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY` and `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT` configuration
+- **Google Vertex**: Requires `VERTEX_PROJECT_ID` and `VERTEX_LOCATION` environment variables
+- **AWS Bedrock**: Uses AWS credential chain (profiles, IAM roles, etc.) instead of API keys
+- **Ollama**: Only needs API key for remote servers with authentication
+- **CLI Providers**: Gemini CLI, Grok CLI, and Claude Code use OAuth/CLI config instead of API keys
+
+## Model Configuration
+
+After setting up API keys, configure which models to use:
+
+```bash
+# Interactive model setup
+task-master models --setup
+
+# Set specific models
+task-master models --set-main claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022
+task-master models --set-research perplexity-llama-3.1-sonar-large-128k-online
+task-master models --set-fallback gpt-4o-mini
+```
+
+## Security Best Practices
+
+1. **Never commit API keys** to version control
+2. **Use .env files** and add them to `.gitignore`
+3. **Rotate keys regularly** especially if compromised
+4. **Use minimal permissions** for service accounts
+5. **Monitor usage** to detect unauthorized access
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Key Validation
+```bash
+# Check if keys are properly configured
+task-master models
+
+# Test specific provider
+task-master add-task --prompt="test task" --model=claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022
+```
+
+### Common Issues
+- **Invalid key format**: Check the expected format for each provider
+- **Insufficient permissions**: Ensure keys have necessary API access
+- **Rate limits**: Some providers have usage limits
+- **Regional restrictions**: Some models may not be available in all regions
+
+### Getting Help
+If you encounter issues with API key configuration:
+- Check the [FAQ](/getting-started/faq) for common solutions
+- Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/fWJkU7rf) for support
+- Report issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/issues)

apps/docs/getting-started/quick-start/configuration-quick.mdx

@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ For MCP/Cursor usage: Configure keys in the env section of your .cursor/mcp.json
 {
 	"mcpServers": {
 		"task-master-ai": {
-			"command": "node",
-			"args": ["./mcp-server/server.js"],
+			"command": "npx",
+			"args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
 			"env": {
 				"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
 				"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
@@ -108,5 +108,5 @@ You don’t need to configure everything up front. Most settings can be left as
 </Accordion>
 
 <Note>
-For advanced configuration options and detailed customization, see our [Advanced Configuration Guide](/docs/best-practices/configuration-advanced) page.
+For advanced configuration options and detailed customization, see our [Advanced Configuration Guide](/best-practices/configuration-advanced) page.
 </Note>

apps/docs/getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick.mdx

@@ -56,4 +56,4 @@ If you ran into problems and had to debug errors you can create new rules as you
 
 By now you have all you need to get started executing code faster and smarter with Task Master.
 
-If you have any questions please check out [Frequently Asked Questions](/docs/getting-started/faq)
+If you have any questions please check out [Frequently Asked Questions](/getting-started/faq)

apps/docs/getting-started/quick-start/installation.mdx

@@ -30,6 +30,19 @@ cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=taskmaster-ai&config=eyJjb21
 ```
 
 > **Note:** After clicking the link, you'll still need to add your API keys to the configuration. The link installs the MCP server with placeholder keys that you'll need to replace with your actual API keys.
+
+### Claude Code Quick Install
+
+For Claude Code users:
+
+```bash
+claude mcp add taskmaster-ai -- npx -y task-master-ai
+```
+
+Don't forget to add your API keys to the configuration:
+- in the root .env of your Project
+- in the "env" section of your mcp config for taskmaster-ai
+
 </Accordion>
 ## Installation Options
 
@@ -56,7 +69,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) lets you run Task Master directly from your editor.
   "mcpServers": {
     "taskmaster-ai": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
       "env": {
         "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
         "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
@@ -75,7 +88,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) lets you run Task Master directly from your editor.
 
 > 🔑 Replace `YOUR_…_KEY_HERE` with your real API keys. You can remove keys you don't use.
 
-> **Note**: If you see `0 tools enabled` in the MCP settings, try removing the `--package=task-master-ai` flag from `args`.
+> **Note**: If you see `0 tools enabled` in the MCP settings, restart your editor and check that your API keys are correctly configured.
 
 ### VS Code (`servers` + `type`)
 
@@ -84,7 +97,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) lets you run Task Master directly from your editor.
   "servers": {
     "taskmaster-ai": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
       "env": {
         "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
         "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

apps/docs/getting-started/quick-start/quick-start.mdx

@@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ sidebarTitle: "Quick Start"
 This guide is for new users who want to start using Task Master with minimal setup time.
 
 It covers:
-- [Requirements](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/requirements): You will need Node.js and an AI model API Key.
-- [Installation](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/installation): How to Install Task Master.
-- [Configuration](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/configuration-quick): Setting up your API Key, MCP, and more.
-- [PRD](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/prd-quick): Writing and parsing your first PRD.
-- [Task Setup](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/tasks-quick): Preparing your tasks for execution.
-- [Executing Tasks](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick): Using Task Master to execute tasks.
-- [Rules & Context](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/rules-quick): Learn how and why to build context in your project over time.
+- [Requirements](/getting-started/quick-start/requirements): You will need Node.js and an AI model API Key.
+- [Installation](/getting-started/quick-start/installation): How to Install Task Master.
+- [Configuration](/getting-started/quick-start/configuration-quick): Setting up your API Key, MCP, and more.
+- [PRD](/getting-started/quick-start/prd-quick): Writing and parsing your first PRD.
+- [Task Setup](/getting-started/quick-start/tasks-quick): Preparing your tasks for execution.
+- [Executing Tasks](/getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick): Using Task Master to execute tasks.
+- [Rules & Context](/getting-started/quick-start/rules-quick): Learn how and why to build context in your project over time.
 
 <Tip>
 By the end of this guide, you'll have everything you need to begin working productively with Task Master.

apps/docs/getting-started/quick-start/tasks-quick.mdx

@@ -61,9 +61,25 @@ Task Master can provide a complexity report which can be helpful to read before
 Can you analyze the complexity of our tasks to help me understand which ones need to be broken down further?
 ```
 
+The agent will use the `analyze_project_complexity` MCP tool, or you can run it directly with the CLI command:
+```bash
+task-master analyze-complexity
+```
+
+For more comprehensive analysis using your configured research model, you can use:
+```bash
+task-master analyze-complexity --research
+```
+
+<Tip>
+The `--research` flag uses whatever research model you have configured in `.taskmaster/config.json` (configurable via `task-master models --setup`) for research-backed complexity analysis, providing more informed recommendations.
+</Tip>
+
 You can view the report in a friendly table using:
 ```
 Can you show me the complexity report in a more readable format?
 ```
 
-<Check>Now you are ready to begin [executing tasks](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick)</Check>
+For more detailed CLI options, see the [Analyze Task Complexity](/capabilities/cli-root-commands#analyze-task-complexity) section.
+
+<Check>Now you are ready to begin [executing tasks](/getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick)</Check>

apps/docs/introduction.mdx

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Welcome to v1 of the Task Master Docs. Expect weekly updates as we expand and re
 
 We've organized the docs into three sections depending on your experience level and goals:
 
-### Getting Started - Jump in to [Quick Start](/docs/getting-started/quick-start)
+### Getting Started - Jump in to [Quick Start](/getting-started/quick-start)
 Designed for first-time users. Get set up, create your first PRD, and run your first task.
 
 ### Best Practices

apps/docs/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
 	"name": "docs",
-	"version": "0.0.2",
+	"version": "0.0.4",
 	"private": true,
 	"description": "Task Master documentation powered by Mintlify",
 	"scripts": {

apps/extension/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,75 @@
 # Change Log
 
+## 0.25.5-rc.0
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`aaacc3d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/aaacc3dae36247b4de72b2d2697f49e5df6d01e3), [`0079b7d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/0079b7defdad550811f704c470fdd01955d91d4d), [`0b2c696`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/0b2c6967c4605c33a100cff16f6ce8ff09ad06f0), [`18aa416`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/18aa416035f44345bde1c7321490345733a5d042), [`18aa416`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/18aa416035f44345bde1c7321490345733a5d042), [`738ec51`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/738ec51c049a295a12839b2dfddaf05e23b8fede), [`d67b81d`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/d67b81d25ddd927fabb6f5deb368e8993519c541), [`b5fe723`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/b5fe723f8ead928e9f2dbde13b833ee70ac3382d), [`2b69936`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/2b69936ee7b34346d6de5175af20e077359e2e2a), [`986ac11`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/986ac117aee00bcd3e6830a0f76e1ad6d10e0bca), [`20004a3`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/20004a39ea848f747e1ff48981bfe176554e4055)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.28.0-rc.0
+
+## 0.25.4
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`af53525`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/af53525cbc660a595b67d4bb90d906911c71f45d)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.3
+
+## 0.25.3
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`044a7bf`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/044a7bfc98049298177bc655cf341d7a8b6a0011)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.2
+
+## 0.25.2
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`f487736`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/f487736670ef8c484059f676293777eabb249c9e), [`c911608`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/c911608f60454253f4e024b57ca84e5a5a53f65c), [`1a18794`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/1a1879483b86c118a4e46c02cbf4acebfcf6bcf9)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.1
+
+## 0.25.2-rc.1
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`1a18794`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/1a1879483b86c118a4e46c02cbf4acebfcf6bcf9)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.1-rc.1
+
+## 0.25.2-rc.0
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`f487736`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/f487736670ef8c484059f676293777eabb249c9e)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.1-rc.0
+
+## 0.25.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1200](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1200) [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142) Thanks [@eyaltoledano](https://github.com/eyaltoledano)! - Add "Start Task" button to VS Code extension for seamless Claude Code integration
+
+  You can now click a "Start Task" button directly in the Task Master extension which will open a new terminal and automatically execute the task using Claude Code. This provides a seamless workflow from viewing tasks in the extension to implementing them without leaving VS Code.
+
+- [#1201](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1201) [`83af314`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/83af314879fc0e563581161c60d2bd089899313e) Thanks [@losolosol](https://github.com/losolosol)! - Added a Start Build button to the VSCODE Task Properties Right Panel
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- [#1229](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1229) [`674d1f6`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/674d1f6de7ea98116b61bdae6198bafe6c4e7c1a) Thanks [@Crunchyman-ralph](https://github.com/Crunchyman-ralph)! - Fix MCP not connecting to new Taskmaster version
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`4e12643`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/4e126430a092fb54afb035514fb3d46115714f97), [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142), [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142), [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142), [`a621ff0`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/a621ff05eafb51a147a9aabd7b37ddc0e45b0869), [`e6de285`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/e6de285ceacb0a397e952a63435cd32a9c731515), [`fce8414`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/fce841490a9ebbf1801a42dd8a29397379cf1142)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.0
+
+## 0.25.0-rc.0
+
+### Minor Changes
+
+- [#1201](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/pull/1201) [`83af314`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/83af314879fc0e563581161c60d2bd089899313e) Thanks [@losolosol](https://github.com/losolosol)! - Added a Start Build button to the VSCODE Task Properties Right Panel
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [[`137ef36`](https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/commit/137ef362789a9cdfdb1925e35e0438c1fa6c69ee)]:
+  - task-master-ai@0.27.0-rc.0
+
 ## 0.24.2
 
 ### Patch Changes

apps/extension/README.md

@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Access settings via **File → Preferences → Settings** and search for "Taskma
 
 ### **MCP Connection Settings**
 - **MCP Server Command** - Path to task-master-ai executable (default: `npx`)
-- **MCP Server Args** - Arguments for the server command (default: `-y`, `--package=task-master-ai`, `task-master-ai`)
+- **MCP Server Args** - Arguments for the server command (default: `-y`, `task-master-ai`)
 - **Connection Timeout** - Server response timeout (default: 30s)
 - **Auto Refresh** - Enable automatic task updates (default: enabled)
 

apps/extension/package.json

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	"private": true,
 	"displayName": "TaskMaster",
 	"description": "A visual Kanban board interface for TaskMaster projects in VS Code",
-	"version": "0.24.2",
+	"version": "0.25.5-rc.0",
 	"publisher": "Hamster",
 	"icon": "assets/icon.png",
 	"engines": {
@@ -254,8 +254,9 @@
 		"@radix-ui/react-separator": "^1.1.7",
 		"@radix-ui/react-slot": "^1.2.3",
 		"@tailwindcss/postcss": "^4.1.11",
+		"@tanstack/react-query": "^5.83.0",
 		"@types/mocha": "^10.0.10",
-		"@types/node": "20.x",
+		"@types/node": "^22.10.5",
 		"@types/react": "19.1.8",
 		"@types/react-dom": "19.1.6",
 		"@types/vscode": "^1.101.0",
@@ -271,12 +272,12 @@
 		"lucide-react": "^0.525.0",
 		"npm-run-all": "^4.1.5",
 		"postcss": "8.5.6",
+		"react": "^19.0.0",
+		"react-dom": "^19.0.0",
 		"tailwind-merge": "^3.3.1",
 		"tailwindcss": "4.1.11",
-		"typescript": "^5.8.3",
-		"@tanstack/react-query": "^5.83.0",
-		"react": "^19.0.0",
-		"react-dom": "^19.0.0"
+		"typescript": "^5.9.2",
+		"@tm/core": "*"
 	},
 	"overrides": {
 		"glob@<8": "^10.4.5",

apps/extension/package.publish.json

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	"name": "task-master-hamster",
 	"displayName": "Taskmaster AI",
 	"description": "A visual Kanban board interface for Taskmaster projects in VS Code",
-	"version": "0.23.1",
+	"version": "0.25.3",
 	"publisher": "Hamster",
 	"icon": "assets/icon.png",
 	"engines": {
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 					"items": {
 						"type": "string"
 					},
-					"default": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+					"default": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
 					"description": "An array of arguments to pass to the MCP server command."
 				},
 				"taskmaster.mcp.cwd": {

apps/extension/src/components/TaskDetails/TaskMetadataSidebar.tsx

@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ interface TaskMetadataSidebarProps {
 	tasks: TaskMasterTask[];
 	complexity: any;
 	isSubtask: boolean;
-	sendMessage: (message: any) => Promise<any>;
 	onStatusChange: (status: TaskMasterTask['status']) => void;
 	onDependencyClick: (depId: string) => void;
 	isRegenerating?: boolean;
@@ -23,13 +22,12 @@ export const TaskMetadataSidebar: React.FC<TaskMetadataSidebarProps> = ({
 	tasks,
 	complexity,
 	isSubtask,
-	sendMessage,
 	onStatusChange,
 	onDependencyClick,
 	isRegenerating = false,
 	isAppending = false
 }) => {
-	const { vscode } = useVSCodeContext();
+	const { sendMessage } = useVSCodeContext();
 	const [isLoadingComplexity, setIsLoadingComplexity] = useState(false);
 	const [mcpComplexityScore, setMcpComplexityScore] = useState<
 		number | undefined
@@ -101,26 +99,37 @@ export const TaskMetadataSidebar: React.FC<TaskMetadataSidebarProps> = ({
 	};
 
 	// Handle starting a task
-	const handleStartTask = () => {
+	const handleStartTask = async () => {
 		if (!currentTask || isStartingTask) {
 			return;
 		}
 
 		setIsStartingTask(true);
 
-		// Send message to extension to open terminal
-		if (vscode) {
-			vscode.postMessage({
+		try {
+			// Send message to extension to open terminal
+			const result = await sendMessage({
 				type: 'openTerminal',
-				taskId: currentTask.id,
-				taskTitle: currentTask.title
+				data: {
+					taskId: currentTask.id,
+					taskTitle: currentTask.title
+				}
 			});
-		}
 
-		// Reset loading state after a short delay
-		setTimeout(() => {
+			// Handle the response
+			if (result && !result.success) {
+				console.error('Terminal execution failed:', result.error);
+				// The extension will show VS Code error notification and webview toast
+			} else if (result && result.success) {
+				console.log('Terminal started successfully:', result.terminalName);
+			}
+		} catch (error) {
+			console.error('Failed to start task:', error);
+			// This handles network/communication errors
+		} finally {
+			// Reset loading state
 			setIsStartingTask(false);
-		}, 500);
+		}
 	};
 
 	// Effect to handle complexity on task change

apps/extension/src/components/TaskDetailsView.tsx

@@ -208,7 +208,6 @@ export const TaskDetailsView: React.FC<TaskDetailsViewProps> = ({
 					tasks={allTasks}
 					complexity={complexity}
 					isSubtask={isSubtask}
-					sendMessage={sendMessage}
 					onStatusChange={handleStatusChange}
 					onDependencyClick={handleDependencyClick}
 				/>

apps/extension/src/extension.ts

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import { ConfigService } from './services/config-service';
 import { PollingService } from './services/polling-service';
 import { createPollingStrategy } from './services/polling-strategies';
 import { TaskRepository } from './services/task-repository';
+import { TerminalManager } from './services/terminal-manager';
 import { WebviewManager } from './services/webview-manager';
 import { EventEmitter } from './utils/event-emitter';
 import { ExtensionLogger } from './utils/logger';
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ let logger: ExtensionLogger;
 let mcpClient: MCPClientManager;
 let api: TaskMasterApi;
 let repository: TaskRepository;
+let terminalManager: TerminalManager;
 let pollingService: PollingService;
 let webviewManager: WebviewManager;
 let events: EventEmitter;
@@ -46,6 +48,9 @@ export async function activate(context: vscode.ExtensionContext) {
 		// Repository with caching (actually useful for performance)
 		repository = new TaskRepository(api, logger);
 
+		// Terminal manager for task execution
+		terminalManager = new TerminalManager(context, logger);
+
 		// Config service for TaskMaster config.json
 		configService = new ConfigService(logger);
 
@@ -56,7 +61,13 @@ export async function activate(context: vscode.ExtensionContext) {
 		pollingService = new PollingService(repository, strategy, logger);
 
 		// Webview manager (cleaner than global panel array) - create before connection
-		webviewManager = new WebviewManager(context, repository, events, logger);
+		webviewManager = new WebviewManager(
+			context,
+			repository,
+			events,
+			logger,
+			terminalManager
+		);
 		webviewManager.setConfigService(configService);
 
 		// Sidebar webview manager
@@ -210,10 +221,11 @@ function registerCommands(context: vscode.ExtensionContext) {
 	);
 }
 
-export function deactivate() {
+export async function deactivate() {
 	logger?.log('👋 TaskMaster Extension deactivating...');
 	pollingService?.stop();
 	webviewManager?.dispose();
+	await terminalManager?.dispose();
 	api?.destroy();
 	mcpClient?.disconnect();
 }

apps/extension/src/services/terminal-manager.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,156 @@
+/**
+ * Terminal Manager - Handles task execution in VS Code terminals
+ * Uses @tm/core for consistent task management with the CLI
+ */
+
+import * as vscode from 'vscode';
+import { createTaskMasterCore, type TaskMasterCore } from '@tm/core';
+import type { ExtensionLogger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+export interface TerminalExecutionOptions {
+	taskId: string;
+	taskTitle: string;
+	tag?: string;
+}
+
+export interface TerminalExecutionResult {
+	success: boolean;
+	error?: string;
+	terminalName?: string;
+}
+
+export class TerminalManager {
+	private terminals = new Map<string, vscode.Terminal>();
+	private tmCore?: TaskMasterCore;
+
+	constructor(
+		private context: vscode.ExtensionContext,
+		private logger: ExtensionLogger
+	) {}
+
+	/**
+	 * Execute a task in a new VS Code terminal with Claude
+	 * Uses @tm/core for consistent task management with the CLI
+	 */
+	async executeTask(
+		options: TerminalExecutionOptions
+	): Promise<TerminalExecutionResult> {
+		const { taskTitle, tag } = options;
+		// Ensure taskId is always a string
+		const taskId = String(options.taskId);
+
+		this.logger.log(
+			`Starting task execution for ${taskId}: ${taskTitle}${tag ? ` (tag: ${tag})` : ''}`
+		);
+		this.logger.log(`TaskId type: ${typeof taskId}, value: ${taskId}`);
+
+		try {
+			// Initialize tm-core if needed
+			await this.initializeCore();
+
+			// Use tm-core to start the task (same as CLI)
+			const startResult = await this.tmCore!.startTask(taskId, {
+				dryRun: false,
+				force: false,
+				updateStatus: true
+			});
+
+			if (!startResult.started || !startResult.executionOutput) {
+				throw new Error(
+					startResult.error || 'Failed to start task with tm-core'
+				);
+			}
+
+			// Create terminal with custom TaskMaster icon
+			const terminalName = `Task ${taskId}: ${taskTitle}`;
+			const terminal = this.createTerminal(terminalName);
+
+			// Store terminal reference for potential cleanup
+			this.terminals.set(taskId, terminal);
+
+			// Show terminal and run Claude command
+			terminal.show();
+			const command = `claude "${startResult.executionOutput}"`;
+			terminal.sendText(command);
+
+			this.logger.log(`Launched Claude for task ${taskId} using tm-core`);
+
+			return {
+				success: true,
+				terminalName
+			};
+		} catch (error) {
+			this.logger.error('Failed to execute task:', error);
+			return {
+				success: false,
+				error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'
+			};
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Create a new terminal with TaskMaster branding
+	 */
+	private createTerminal(name: string): vscode.Terminal {
+		const workspaceRoot = vscode.workspace.workspaceFolders?.[0]?.uri.fsPath;
+
+		return vscode.window.createTerminal({
+			name,
+			cwd: workspaceRoot,
+			iconPath: new vscode.ThemeIcon('play') // Use a VS Code built-in icon for now
+		});
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Initialize TaskMaster Core (same as CLI)
+	 */
+	private async initializeCore(): Promise<void> {
+		if (!this.tmCore) {
+			const workspaceRoot = vscode.workspace.workspaceFolders?.[0]?.uri.fsPath;
+			if (!workspaceRoot) {
+				throw new Error('No workspace folder found');
+			}
+			this.tmCore = await createTaskMasterCore({ projectPath: workspaceRoot });
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Get terminal by task ID (if still active)
+	 */
+	getTerminalByTaskId(taskId: string): vscode.Terminal | undefined {
+		return this.terminals.get(taskId);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Clean up terminated terminals
+	 */
+	cleanupTerminal(taskId: string): void {
+		const terminal = this.terminals.get(taskId);
+		if (terminal) {
+			this.terminals.delete(taskId);
+		}
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Dispose all managed terminals and clean up tm-core
+	 */
+	async dispose(): Promise<void> {
+		this.terminals.forEach((terminal) => {
+			try {
+				terminal.dispose();
+			} catch (error) {
+				this.logger.error('Failed to dispose terminal:', error);
+			}
+		});
+		this.terminals.clear();
+
+		if (this.tmCore) {
+			try {
+				await this.tmCore.close();
+				this.tmCore = undefined;
+			} catch (error) {
+				this.logger.error('Failed to close tm-core:', error);
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}

apps/extension/src/services/webview-manager.ts

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import type { EventEmitter } from '../utils/event-emitter';
 import type { ExtensionLogger } from '../utils/logger';
 import type { ConfigService } from './config-service';
 import type { TaskRepository } from './task-repository';
+import type { TerminalManager } from './terminal-manager';
 
 export class WebviewManager {
 	private panels = new Set<vscode.WebviewPanel>();
@@ -19,7 +20,8 @@ export class WebviewManager {
 		private context: vscode.ExtensionContext,
 		private repository: TaskRepository,
 		private events: EventEmitter,
-		private logger: ExtensionLogger
+		private logger: ExtensionLogger,
+		private terminalManager: TerminalManager
 	) {}
 
 	setConfigService(configService: ConfigService): void {
@@ -362,27 +364,67 @@ export class WebviewManager {
 					return;
 
 				case 'openTerminal':
-					// Open VS Code terminal for task execution
+					// Delegate terminal execution to TerminalManager
+					const { taskId, taskTitle } = data.data || data; // Handle both nested and direct data
 					this.logger.log(
-						`Opening terminal for task ${data.taskId}: ${data.taskTitle}`
+						`Webview openTerminal - taskId: ${taskId} (type: ${typeof taskId}), taskTitle: ${taskTitle}`
 					);
 
-					try {
-						const terminal = vscode.window.createTerminal({
-							name: `Task ${data.taskId}: ${data.taskTitle}`,
-							cwd: vscode.workspace.workspaceFolders?.[0]?.uri.fsPath
-						});
-						terminal.show();
+					// Get current tag to ensure we're working in the right context
+					let currentTag = 'master'; // default fallback
+					if (this.mcpClient) {
+						try {
+							const tagsResult = await this.mcpClient.callTool('list_tags', {
+								projectRoot: vscode.workspace.workspaceFolders?.[0]?.uri.fsPath,
+								showMetadata: false
+							});
 
-						this.logger.log('Terminal created and shown successfully');
-						response = { success: true };
-					} catch (error) {
-						this.logger.error('Failed to create terminal:', error);
-						response = {
-							success: false,
-							error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'
-						};
+							let parsedData;
+							if (
+								tagsResult?.content &&
+								Array.isArray(tagsResult.content) &&
+								tagsResult.content[0]?.text
+							) {
+								try {
+									parsedData = JSON.parse(tagsResult.content[0].text);
+									if (parsedData?.data?.currentTag) {
+										currentTag = parsedData.data.currentTag;
+									}
+								} catch (e) {
+									this.logger.warn(
+										'Failed to parse tags response for terminal execution'
+									);
+								}
+							}
+						} catch (error) {
+							this.logger.warn(
+								'Failed to get current tag for terminal execution:',
+								error
+							);
+						}
 					}
+
+					const result = await this.terminalManager.executeTask({
+						taskId,
+						taskTitle,
+						tag: currentTag
+					});
+
+					response = result;
+
+					// Show user feedback AFTER sending the response (like the working "TaskMaster connected!" example)
+					setImmediate(() => {
+						if (result.success) {
+							// Success: Show info message
+							vscode.window.showInformationMessage(
+								`✅ Started Claude session for Task ${taskId}: ${taskTitle}`
+							);
+						} else {
+							// Error: Show VS Code native error notification only
+							const errorMsg = `Failed to start task: ${result.error}`;
+							vscode.window.showErrorMessage(errorMsg);
+						}
+					});
 					break;
 
 				default:

apps/extension/src/utils/mcpClient.ts

@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ export function createMCPConfigFromSettings(): MCPConfig {
 			const taskMasterPath = require.resolve('task-master-ai');
 			const mcpServerPath = path.resolve(
 				path.dirname(taskMasterPath),
-				'mcp-server/server.js'
+				'./dist/mcp-server.js'
 			);
 
 			// Verify the server file exists

apps/extension/tsconfig.json

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 		"outDir": "out",
 		"lib": ["ES2022", "DOM"],
 		"sourceMap": true,
-		"rootDir": "src",
 		"strict": true /* enable all strict type-checking options */,
 		"moduleResolution": "Node",
 		"esModuleInterop": true,
@@ -20,8 +19,11 @@
 		"paths": {
 			"@/*": ["./src/*"],
 			"@/components/*": ["./src/components/*"],
-			"@/lib/*": ["./src/lib/*"]
+			"@/lib/*": ["./src/lib/*"],
+			"@tm/core": ["../../packages/tm-core/src/index.ts"],
+			"@tm/core/*": ["../../packages/tm-core/src/*"]
 		}
 	},
+	"include": ["src/**/*"],
 	"exclude": ["node_modules", ".vscode-test", "out", "dist"]
 }

assets/AGENTS.md

@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Task Master provides an MCP server that Claude Code can connect to. Configure in
   "mcpServers": {
     "task-master-ai": {
       "command": "npx",
-      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
       "env": {
         "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
         "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here",