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Ralph Khreish
a673df87bc fix: issues with release
Fix remove-task bug with mcp
Fix response-language using old config file .taskmaster
2025-07-03 14:22:16 +03:00
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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix expand command preserving tagged task structure and preventing data corruption
- Enhance E2E tests with comprehensive tag-aware expand testing to verify tag corruption fix
- Add new test section for feature-expand tag creation and testing during expand operations
- Verify tag preservation during expand, force expand, and expand --all operations
- Test that master tag remains intact while feature-expand tag receives subtasks correctly
- Fix file path references to use correct .taskmaster/config.json and .taskmaster/tasks/tasks.json locations
- All tag corruption verification tests pass successfully, confirming the expand command tag corruption bug fix works as expected

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Ensure projectRoot is a string (potential WSL fix)

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix Cursor deeplink installation by providing copy-paste instructions for GitHub compatibility

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix bulk update tag corruption in tagged task lists

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix for tasks not found when using string IDs

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix tag-specific complexity report detection in expand command
The expand command now correctly finds and uses tag-specific complexity reports (e.g., `task-complexity-report_feature-xyz.json`) when operating in a tag context. Previously, it would always look for the generic `task-complexity-report.json` file due to a default value in the CLI option definition.

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Include additional Anthropic models running on Bedrock in what is supported

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix expand-task to use tag-specific complexity reports
The expand-task function now correctly uses complexity reports specific to the current tag context (e.g., task-complexity-report_feature-branch.json) instead of always using the default task-complexity-report.json file. This enables proper task expansion behavior when working with multiple tag contexts.

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"task-master-ai": minor
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Can now configure baseURL of provider with `<PROVIDER>_BASE_URL`
- For example:
- `OPENAI_BASE_URL`

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Call rules interactive setup during init

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Update o3 model price

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'task-master-ai': minor
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Added comprehensive rule profile management:
**New Profile Support**: Added comprehensive IDE profile support with eight specialized profiles: Claude Code, Cline, Codex, Cursor, Roo, Trae, VS Code, and Windsurf. Each profile is optimized for its respective IDE with appropriate mappings and configuration.
**Initialization**: You can now specify which rule profiles to include at project initialization using `--rules <profiles>` or `-r <profiles>` (e.g., `task-master init -r cursor,roo`). Only the selected profiles and configuration are included.
**Add/Remove Commands**: `task-master rules add <profiles>` and `task-master rules remove <profiles>` let you manage specific rule profiles and MCP config after initialization, supporting multiple profiles at once.
**Interactive Setup**: `task-master rules setup` launches an interactive prompt to select which rule profiles to add to your project. This does **not** re-initialize your project or affect shell aliases; it only manages rules.
**Selective Removal**: Rules removal intelligently preserves existing non-Task Master rules and files and only removes Task Master-specific rules. Profile directories are only removed when completely empty and all conditions are met (no existing rules, no other files/folders, MCP config completely removed).
**Safety Features**: Confirmation messages clearly explain that only Task Master-specific rules and MCP configurations will be removed, while preserving existing custom rules and other files.
**Robust Validation**: Includes comprehensive checks for array types in MCP config processing and error handling throughout the rules management system.
This enables more flexible, rule-specific project setups with intelligent cleanup that preserves user customizations while safely managing Task Master components.
- Resolves #338

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix .gitignore missing trailing newline during project initialization

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Default to Cursor profile for MCP init when no rules specified

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Improves Amazon Bedrock support

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"task-master-ai": minor
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Adds support for gemini-cli as a provider, enabling free or subscription use through Google Accounts and paid Gemini Cloud Assist (GCA) subscriptions.

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix issues with task creation/update where subtasks are being created like id: <parent_task>.<subtask> instead if just id: <subtask>

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fixes issue with expand CLI command "Complexity report not found"
- Closes #735
- Closes #728

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix data corruption issues by ensuring project root and tag information is properly passed through all command operations

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"task-master-ai": minor
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Make task-master more compatible with the "o" family models of OpenAI
Now works well with:
- o3
- o3-mini
- etc.

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{
"mode": "exit",
"tag": "rc",
"initialVersions": {
"task-master-ai": "0.17.1"
},
"changesets": [
"bright-llamas-enter",
"huge-moose-prove",
"icy-dryers-hunt",
"lemon-deer-hide",
"modern-cats-pick",
"nasty-berries-tan",
"shy-groups-fly",
"sour-lions-check",
"spicy-teams-travel",
"stale-cameras-sin",
"swift-squids-sip",
"tiny-dogs-change",
"vast-plants-exist",
"wet-berries-dress"
]
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"task-master-ai": minor
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Add better support for python projects by adding `pyproject.toml` as a projectRoot marker

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"task-master-ai": minor
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Added option for the AI to determine the number of tasks required based entirely on complexity

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Store tasks in Git by default

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Improve provider validation system with clean constants structure
- **Fixed "Invalid provider hint" errors**: Resolved validation failures for Azure, Vertex, and Bedrock providers
- **Improved search UX**: Integrated search for better model discovery with real-time filtering
- **Better organization**: Moved custom provider options to bottom of model selection with clear section separators
This change ensures all custom providers (Azure, Vertex, Bedrock, OpenRouter, Ollama) work correctly in `task-master models --setup`

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix weird `task-master init` bug when using in certain environments

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"task-master-ai": minor
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Add advanced settings for Claude Code AI Provider

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Rename Roo Code Boomerang role to Orchestrator

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"task-master-ai": patch
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fixes a critical issue where subtask generation fails on gemini-2.5-pro unless explicitly prompted to return 'details' field as a string not an object

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'task-master-ai': patch
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Support custom response language

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Improve mcp keys check in cursor

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"task-master-ai": minor
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- **Git Worktree Detection:**
- Now properly skips Git initialization when inside existing Git worktree
- Prevents accidental nested repository creation
- **Flag System Overhaul:**
- `--git`/`--no-git` controls repository initialization
- `--aliases`/`--no-aliases` consistently manages shell alias creation
- `--git-tasks`/`--no-git-tasks` controls whether task files are stored in Git
- `--dry-run` accurately previews all initialization behaviors
- **GitTasks Functionality:**
- New `--git-tasks` flag includes task files in Git (comments them out in .gitignore)
- New `--no-git-tasks` flag excludes task files from Git (default behavior)
- Supports both CLI and MCP interfaces with proper parameter passing
**Implementation Details:**
- Added explicit Git worktree detection before initialization
- Refactored flag processing to ensure consistent behavior
- Fixes #734

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"task-master-ai": minor
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Add Claude Code provider support
Introduces a new provider that enables using Claude models (Opus and Sonnet) through the Claude Code CLI without requiring an API key.
Key features:
- New claude-code provider with support for opus and sonnet models
- No API key required - uses local Claude Code CLI installation
- Optional dependency - won't affect users who don't need Claude Code
- Lazy loading ensures the provider only loads when requested
- Full integration with existing Task Master commands and workflows
- Comprehensive test coverage for reliability
- New --claude-code flag for the models command
Users can now configure Claude Code models with:
task-master models --set-main sonnet --claude-code
task-master models --set-research opus --claude-code
The @anthropic-ai/claude-code package is optional and won't be installed unless explicitly needed.

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"task-master-ai": patch
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Fix rules command to use reliable project root detection like other commands

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# Task Master Command Reference
Comprehensive command structure for Task Master integration with Claude Code.
## Command Organization
Commands are organized hierarchically to match Task Master's CLI structure while providing enhanced Claude Code integration.
## Project Setup & Configuration
### `/project:tm/init`
- `index` - Initialize new project (handles PRD files intelligently)
- `quick` - Quick setup with auto-confirmation (-y flag)
### `/project:tm/models`
- `index` - View current AI model configuration
- `setup` - Interactive model configuration
- `set-main` - Set primary generation model
- `set-research` - Set research model
- `set-fallback` - Set fallback model
## Task Generation
### `/project:tm/parse-prd`
- `index` - Generate tasks from PRD document
- `with-research` - Enhanced parsing with research mode
### `/project:tm/generate`
- Create individual task files from tasks.json
## Task Management
### `/project:tm/list`
- `index` - Smart listing with natural language filters
- `with-subtasks` - Include subtasks in hierarchical view
- `by-status` - Filter by specific status
### `/project:tm/set-status`
- `to-pending` - Reset task to pending
- `to-in-progress` - Start working on task
- `to-done` - Mark task complete
- `to-review` - Submit for review
- `to-deferred` - Defer task
- `to-cancelled` - Cancel task
### `/project:tm/sync-readme`
- Export tasks to README.md with formatting
### `/project:tm/update`
- `index` - Update tasks with natural language
- `from-id` - Update multiple tasks from a starting point
- `single` - Update specific task
### `/project:tm/add-task`
- `index` - Add new task with AI assistance
### `/project:tm/remove-task`
- `index` - Remove task with confirmation
## Subtask Management
### `/project:tm/add-subtask`
- `index` - Add new subtask to parent
- `from-task` - Convert existing task to subtask
### `/project:tm/remove-subtask`
- Remove subtask (with optional conversion)
### `/project:tm/clear-subtasks`
- `index` - Clear subtasks from specific task
- `all` - Clear all subtasks globally
## Task Analysis & Breakdown
### `/project:tm/analyze-complexity`
- Analyze and generate expansion recommendations
### `/project:tm/complexity-report`
- Display complexity analysis report
### `/project:tm/expand`
- `index` - Break down specific task
- `all` - Expand all eligible tasks
- `with-research` - Enhanced expansion
## Task Navigation
### `/project:tm/next`
- Intelligent next task recommendation
### `/project:tm/show`
- Display detailed task information
### `/project:tm/status`
- Comprehensive project dashboard
## Dependency Management
### `/project:tm/add-dependency`
- Add task dependency
### `/project:tm/remove-dependency`
- Remove task dependency
### `/project:tm/validate-dependencies`
- Check for dependency issues
### `/project:tm/fix-dependencies`
- Automatically fix dependency problems
## Usage Patterns
### Natural Language
Most commands accept natural language arguments:
```
/project:tm/add-task create user authentication system
/project:tm/update mark all API tasks as high priority
/project:tm/list show blocked tasks
```
### ID-Based Commands
Commands requiring IDs intelligently parse from $ARGUMENTS:
```
/project:tm/show 45
/project:tm/expand 23
/project:tm/set-status/to-done 67
```
### Smart Defaults
Commands provide intelligent defaults and suggestions based on context.

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# Task Master Command Reference
Comprehensive command structure for Task Master integration with Claude Code.
## Command Organization
Commands are organized hierarchically to match Task Master's CLI structure while providing enhanced Claude Code integration.
## Project Setup & Configuration
### `/project:tm/init`
- `init-project` - Initialize new project (handles PRD files intelligently)
- `init-project-quick` - Quick setup with auto-confirmation (-y flag)
### `/project:tm/models`
- `view-models` - View current AI model configuration
- `setup-models` - Interactive model configuration
- `set-main` - Set primary generation model
- `set-research` - Set research model
- `set-fallback` - Set fallback model
## Task Generation
### `/project:tm/parse-prd`
- `parse-prd` - Generate tasks from PRD document
- `parse-prd-with-research` - Enhanced parsing with research mode
### `/project:tm/generate`
- `generate-tasks` - Create individual task files from tasks.json
## Task Management
### `/project:tm/list`
- `list-tasks` - Smart listing with natural language filters
- `list-tasks-with-subtasks` - Include subtasks in hierarchical view
- `list-tasks-by-status` - Filter by specific status
### `/project:tm/set-status`
- `to-pending` - Reset task to pending
- `to-in-progress` - Start working on task
- `to-done` - Mark task complete
- `to-review` - Submit for review
- `to-deferred` - Defer task
- `to-cancelled` - Cancel task
### `/project:tm/sync-readme`
- `sync-readme` - Export tasks to README.md with formatting
### `/project:tm/update`
- `update-task` - Update tasks with natural language
- `update-tasks-from-id` - Update multiple tasks from a starting point
- `update-single-task` - Update specific task
### `/project:tm/add-task`
- `add-task` - Add new task with AI assistance
### `/project:tm/remove-task`
- `remove-task` - Remove task with confirmation
## Subtask Management
### `/project:tm/add-subtask`
- `add-subtask` - Add new subtask to parent
- `convert-task-to-subtask` - Convert existing task to subtask
### `/project:tm/remove-subtask`
- `remove-subtask` - Remove subtask (with optional conversion)
### `/project:tm/clear-subtasks`
- `clear-subtasks` - Clear subtasks from specific task
- `clear-all-subtasks` - Clear all subtasks globally
## Task Analysis & Breakdown
### `/project:tm/analyze-complexity`
- `analyze-complexity` - Analyze and generate expansion recommendations
### `/project:tm/complexity-report`
- `complexity-report` - Display complexity analysis report
### `/project:tm/expand`
- `expand-task` - Break down specific task
- `expand-all-tasks` - Expand all eligible tasks
- `with-research` - Enhanced expansion
## Task Navigation
### `/project:tm/next`
- `next-task` - Intelligent next task recommendation
### `/project:tm/show`
- `show-task` - Display detailed task information
### `/project:tm/status`
- `project-status` - Comprehensive project dashboard
## Dependency Management
### `/project:tm/add-dependency`
- `add-dependency` - Add task dependency
### `/project:tm/remove-dependency`
- `remove-dependency` - Remove task dependency
### `/project:tm/validate-dependencies`
- `validate-dependencies` - Check for dependency issues
### `/project:tm/fix-dependencies`
- `fix-dependencies` - Automatically fix dependency problems
## Workflows & Automation
### `/project:tm/workflows`
- `smart-workflow` - Context-aware intelligent workflow execution
- `command-pipeline` - Chain multiple commands together
- `auto-implement-tasks` - Advanced auto-implementation with code generation
## Utilities
### `/project:tm/utils`
- `analyze-project` - Deep project analysis and insights
### `/project:tm/setup`
- `install-taskmaster` - Comprehensive installation guide
- `quick-install-taskmaster` - One-line global installation
## Usage Patterns
### Natural Language
Most commands accept natural language arguments:
```
/project:tm/add-task create user authentication system
/project:tm/update mark all API tasks as high priority
/project:tm/list show blocked tasks
```
### ID-Based Commands
Commands requiring IDs intelligently parse from $ARGUMENTS:
```
/project:tm/show 45
/project:tm/expand 23
/project:tm/set-status/to-done 67
```
### Smart Defaults
Commands provide intelligent defaults and suggestions based on context.

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reviews:
profile: assertive
poem: false
auto_review:
base_branches:
- rc
- beta
- alpha
- production
- next

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"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
"GOOGLE_API_KEY": "GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE",
"GROQ_API_KEY": "GROQ_API_KEY_HERE",
"XAI_API_KEY": "XAI_API_KEY_HERE",
"OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "OPENROUTER_API_KEY_HERE",
"MISTRAL_API_KEY": "MISTRAL_API_KEY_HERE",

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.option('--details <details>', 'Implementation details for the new subtask, optional')
.option('--dependencies <ids>', 'Comma-separated list of subtask IDs this subtask depends on')
.option('--status <status>', 'Initial status for the subtask', 'pending')
.option('--generate', 'Regenerate task files after adding subtask')
.option('--skip-generate', 'Skip regenerating task files')
.action(async (options) => {
// Validate required parameters
if (!options.parent) {
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.option('-f, --file <path>', 'Path to the tasks file', 'tasks/tasks.json')
.option('-i, --id <id>', 'ID of the subtask to remove in format parentId.subtaskId, required')
.option('-c, --convert', 'Convert the subtask to a standalone task instead of deleting')
.option('--generate', 'Regenerate task files after removing subtask')
.option('--skip-generate', 'Skip regenerating task files')
.action(async (options) => {
// Implementation with detailed error handling
})
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' --dependencies <ids> Comma-separated list of dependency IDs\n' +
' -s, --status <status> Status for the new subtask (default: "pending")\n' +
' -f, --file <file> Path to the tasks file (default: "tasks/tasks.json")\n' +
' --generate Regenerate task files after adding subtask\n\n' +
' --skip-generate Skip regenerating task files\n\n' +
chalk.cyan('Examples:') + '\n' +
' task-master add-subtask --parent=\'5\' --task-id=\'8\'\n' +
' task-master add-subtask -p \'5\' -t \'Implement login UI\' -d \'Create the login form\'\n' +
' task-master add-subtask -p \'5\' -t \'Handle API Errors\' --details "Handle 401 Unauthorized.\\nHandle 500 Server Error." --generate',
' task-master add-subtask -p \'5\' -t \'Handle API Errors\' --details $\'Handle 401 Unauthorized.\nHandle 500 Server Error.\'',
{ padding: 1, borderColor: 'blue', borderStyle: 'round' }
));
}
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' -i, --id <id> Subtask ID(s) to remove in format "parentId.subtaskId" (can be comma-separated, required)\n' +
' -c, --convert Convert the subtask to a standalone task instead of deleting it\n' +
' -f, --file <file> Path to the tasks file (default: "tasks/tasks.json")\n' +
' --generate Regenerate task files after removing subtask\n\n' +
' --skip-generate Skip regenerating task files\n\n' +
chalk.cyan('Examples:') + '\n' +
' task-master remove-subtask --id=\'5.2\'\n' +
' task-master remove-subtask --id=\'5.2,6.3,7.1\'\n' +

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* `details`: `Provide implementation notes or details for the new subtask.` (CLI: `--details <text>`)
* `dependencies`: `Specify IDs of other tasks or subtasks, e.g., '15' or '16.1', that must be done before this new subtask.` (CLI: `--dependencies <ids>`)
* `status`: `Set the initial status for the new subtask. Default is 'pending'.` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `generate`: `Enable Taskmaster to regenerate markdown task files after adding the subtask.` (CLI: `--generate`)
* `skipGenerate`: `Prevent Taskmaster from automatically regenerating markdown task files after adding the subtask.` (CLI: `--skip-generate`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Break down tasks manually or reorganize existing tasks.
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* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID(s) of the Taskmaster subtask(s) to remove, e.g., '15.2' or '16.1,16.3'.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `convert`: `If used, Taskmaster will turn the subtask into a regular top-level task instead of deleting it.` (CLI: `-c, --convert`)
* `generate`: `Enable Taskmaster to regenerate markdown task files after removing the subtask.` (CLI: `--generate`)
* `skipGenerate`: `Prevent Taskmaster from automatically regenerating markdown task files after removing the subtask.` (CLI: `--skip-generate`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Delete unnecessary subtasks or promote a subtask to a top-level task.

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OPENAI_API_KEY=YOUR_OPENAI_KEY_HERE
GOOGLE_API_KEY=YOUR_GOOGLE_KEY_HERE
MISTRAL_API_KEY=YOUR_MISTRAL_KEY_HERE
GROQ_API_KEY=YOUR_GROQ_KEY_HERE
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=YOUR_OPENROUTER_KEY_HERE
XAI_API_KEY=YOUR_XAI_KEY_HERE
AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY=YOUR_AZURE_KEY_HERE
OLLAMA_API_KEY=YOUR_OLLAMA_API_KEY_HERE
# Google Vertex AI Configuration
VERTEX_PROJECT_ID=your-gcp-project-id

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# What type of PR is this?
<!-- Check one -->
- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix
- [ ] ✨ Feature
- [ ] 🔌 Integration
- [ ] 📝 Docs
- [ ] 🧹 Refactor
- [ ] Other:
## Description
<!-- What does this PR do? -->
## Related Issues
<!-- Link issues: Fixes #123 -->
## How to Test This
<!-- Quick steps to verify the changes work -->
```bash
# Example commands or steps
```
**Expected result:**
<!-- What should happen? -->
## Contributor Checklist
- [ ] Created changeset: `npm run changeset`
- [ ] Tests pass: `npm test`
- [ ] Format check passes: `npm run format-check` (or `npm run format` to fix)
- [ ] Addressed CodeRabbit comments (if any)
- [ ] Linked related issues (if any)
- [ ] Manually tested the changes
## Changelog Entry
<!-- One line describing the change for users -->
<!-- Example: "Added Kiro IDE integration with automatic task status updates" -->
---
### For Maintainers
- [ ] PR title follows conventional commits
- [ ] Target branch correct
- [ ] Labels added
- [ ] Milestone assigned (if applicable)

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## 🐛 Bug Fix
### 🔍 Bug Description
<!-- Describe the bug -->
### 🔗 Related Issues
<!-- Fixes #123 -->
### ✨ Solution
<!-- How does this PR fix the bug? -->
## How to Test
### Steps that caused the bug:
1.
2.
**Before fix:**
**After fix:**
### Quick verification:
```bash
# Commands to verify the fix
```
## Contributor Checklist
- [ ] Created changeset: `npm run changeset`
- [ ] Tests pass: `npm test`
- [ ] Format check passes: `npm run format-check`
- [ ] Addressed CodeRabbit comments
- [ ] Added unit tests (if applicable)
- [ ] Manually verified the fix works
---
### For Maintainers
- [ ] Root cause identified
- [ ] Fix doesn't introduce new issues
- [ ] CI passes

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blank_issues_enabled: false
contact_links:
- name: 🐛 Bug Fix
url: https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/compare/next...HEAD?template=bugfix.md
about: Fix a bug in Task Master
- name: ✨ New Feature
url: https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/compare/next...HEAD?template=feature.md
about: Add a new feature to Task Master
- name: 🔌 New Integration
url: https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/compare/next...HEAD?template=integration.md
about: Add support for a new tool, IDE, or platform

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## ✨ New Feature
### 📋 Feature Description
<!-- Brief description -->
### 🎯 Problem Statement
<!-- What problem does this feature solve? Why is it needed? -->
### 💡 Solution
<!-- How does this feature solve the problem? What's the approach? -->
### 🔗 Related Issues
<!-- Link related issues: Fixes #123, Part of #456 -->
## How to Use It
### Quick Start
```bash
# Basic usage example
```
### Example
<!-- Show a real use case -->
```bash
# Practical example
```
**What you should see:**
<!-- Expected behavior -->
## Contributor Checklist
- [ ] Created changeset: `npm run changeset`
- [ ] Tests pass: `npm test`
- [ ] Format check passes: `npm run format-check`
- [ ] Addressed CodeRabbit comments
- [ ] Added tests for new functionality
- [ ] Manually tested in CLI mode
- [ ] Manually tested in MCP mode (if applicable)
## Changelog Entry
<!-- One-liner for release notes -->
---
### For Maintainers
- [ ] Feature aligns with project vision
- [ ] CIs pass
- [ ] Changeset file exists

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# 🔌 New Integration
## What tool/IDE is being integrated?
<!-- Name and brief description -->
## What can users do with it?
<!-- Key benefits -->
## How to Enable
### Setup
```bash
task-master rules add [name]
# Any other setup steps
```
### Example Usage
<!-- Show it in action -->
```bash
# Real example
```
### Natural Language Hooks (if applicable)
```
"When tests pass, mark task as done"
# Other examples
```
## Contributor Checklist
- [ ] Created changeset: `npm run changeset`
- [ ] Tests pass: `npm test`
- [ ] Format check passes: `npm run format-check`
- [ ] Addressed CodeRabbit comments
- [ ] Integration fully tested with target tool/IDE
- [ ] Error scenarios tested
- [ ] Added integration tests
- [ ] Documentation includes setup guide
- [ ] Examples are working and clear
---
## For Maintainers
- [ ] Integration stability verified
- [ ] Documentation comprehensive
- [ ] Examples working

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- uses: actions/setup-node@v4
with:
node-version: 20
cache: "npm"
cache: 'npm'
- name: Cache node_modules
uses: actions/cache@v4
@@ -32,13 +32,10 @@ jobs:
run: npm ci
timeout-minutes: 2
- name: Enter RC mode (if not already in RC mode)
- name: Enter RC mode
run: |
# ensure were in the right pre-mode (tag "rc")
if [ ! -f .changeset/pre.json ] \
|| [ "$(jq -r '.tag' .changeset/pre.json 2>/dev/null || echo '')" != "rc" ]; then
npx changeset pre enter rc
fi
npx changeset pre exit || true
npx changeset pre enter rc
- name: Version RC packages
run: npx changeset version
@@ -54,9 +51,12 @@ jobs:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
NPM_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}
- name: Exit RC mode
run: npx changeset pre exit
- name: Commit & Push changes
uses: actions-js/push@master
with:
github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
branch: ${{ github.ref }}
message: "chore: rc version bump"
message: 'chore: rc version bump'

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{
"enabled": true,
"name": "[TM] Code Change Task Tracker",
"description": "Track implementation progress by monitoring code changes",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "fileEdited",
"patterns": [
"**/*.{js,ts,jsx,tsx,py,go,rs,java,cpp,c,h,hpp,cs,rb,php,swift,kt,scala,clj}",
"!**/node_modules/**",
"!**/vendor/**",
"!**/.git/**",
"!**/build/**",
"!**/dist/**",
"!**/target/**",
"!**/__pycache__/**"
]
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "I just saved a source code file. Please:\n\n1. Check what task is currently 'in-progress' using 'tm list --status=in-progress'\n2. Look at the file I saved and summarize what was changed (considering the programming language and context)\n3. Update the task's notes with: 'tm update-subtask --id=<task_id> --prompt=\"Implemented: <summary_of_changes> in <file_path>\"'\n4. If the changes seem to complete the task based on its description, ask if I want to mark it as done"
}
}

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{
"enabled": false,
"name": "[TM] Complexity Analyzer",
"description": "Analyze task complexity when new tasks are added",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "fileEdited",
"patterns": [
".taskmaster/tasks/tasks.json"
]
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "New tasks were added to tasks.json. For each new task:\n\n1. Run 'tm analyze-complexity --id=<task_id>'\n2. If complexity score is > 7, automatically expand it: 'tm expand --id=<task_id> --num=5'\n3. Show the complexity analysis results\n4. Suggest task dependencies based on the expanded subtasks"
}
}

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{
"enabled": true,
"name": "[TM] Daily Standup Assistant",
"description": "Morning workflow summary and task selection",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "userTriggered"
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "Good morning! Please provide my daily standup summary:\n\n1. Run 'tm list --status=done' and show tasks completed in the last 24 hours\n2. Run 'tm list --status=in-progress' to show current work\n3. Run 'tm next' to suggest the highest priority task to start\n4. Show the dependency graph for upcoming work\n5. Ask which task I'd like to focus on today"
}
}

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{
"enabled": true,
"name": "[TM] Git Commit Task Linker",
"description": "Link commits to tasks for traceability",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "manual"
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "I'm about to commit code. Please:\n\n1. Run 'git diff --staged' to see what's being committed\n2. Analyze the changes and suggest which tasks they relate to\n3. Generate a commit message in format: 'feat(task-<id>): <description>'\n4. Update the relevant tasks with a note about this commit\n5. Show the proposed commit message for approval"
}
}

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{
"enabled": true,
"name": "[TM] PR Readiness Checker",
"description": "Validate tasks before creating a pull request",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "manual"
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "I'm about to create a PR. Please:\n\n1. List all tasks marked as 'done' in this branch\n2. For each done task, verify:\n - All subtasks are also done\n - Test files exist for new functionality\n - No TODO comments remain related to the task\n3. Generate a PR description listing completed tasks\n4. Suggest a PR title based on the main tasks completed"
}
}

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{
"enabled": true,
"name": "[TM] Task Dependency Auto-Progression",
"description": "Automatically progress tasks when dependencies are completed",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "fileEdited",
"patterns": [
".taskmaster/tasks/tasks.json",
".taskmaster/tasks/*.json"
]
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "Check the tasks.json file for any tasks that just changed status to 'done'. For each completed task:\n\n1. Find all tasks that depend on it\n2. Check if those dependent tasks now have all their dependencies satisfied\n3. If a task has all dependencies met and is still 'pending', use the command 'tm set-status --id=<task_id> --status=in-progress' to start it\n4. Show me which tasks were auto-started and why"
}
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{
"enabled": true,
"name": "[TM] Test Success Task Completer",
"description": "Mark tasks as done when their tests pass",
"version": "1",
"when": {
"type": "fileEdited",
"patterns": [
"**/*test*.{js,ts,jsx,tsx,py,go,java,rb,php,rs,cpp,cs}",
"**/*spec*.{js,ts,jsx,tsx,rb}",
"**/test_*.py",
"**/*_test.go",
"**/*Test.java",
"**/*Tests.cs",
"!**/node_modules/**",
"!**/vendor/**"
]
},
"then": {
"type": "askAgent",
"prompt": "A test file was just saved. Please:\n\n1. Identify the test framework/language and run the appropriate test command for this file (npm test, pytest, go test, cargo test, dotnet test, mvn test, etc.)\n2. If all tests pass, check which tasks mention this functionality\n3. For any matching tasks that are 'in-progress', ask if the passing tests mean the task is complete\n4. If confirmed, mark the task as done with 'tm set-status --id=<task_id> --status=done'"
}
}

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{
"mcpServers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_KEY_HERE",
"GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_KEY_HERE",
"XAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_XAI_KEY_HERE",
"OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENROUTER_KEY_HERE",
"MISTRAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_MISTRAL_KEY_HERE",
"AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_AZURE_KEY_HERE",
"OLLAMA_API_KEY": "YOUR_OLLAMA_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}

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---
inclusion: always
---
# Taskmaster Development Workflow
This guide outlines the standard process for using Taskmaster to manage software development projects. It is written as a set of instructions for you, the AI agent.
- **Your Default Stance**: For most projects, the user can work directly within the `master` task context. Your initial actions should operate on this default context unless a clear pattern for multi-context work emerges.
- **Your Goal**: Your role is to elevate the user's workflow by intelligently introducing advanced features like **Tagged Task Lists** when you detect the appropriate context. Do not force tags on the user; suggest them as a helpful solution to a specific need.
## The Basic Loop
The fundamental development cycle you will facilitate is:
1. **`list`**: Show the user what needs to be done.
2. **`next`**: Help the user decide what to work on.
3. **`show <id>`**: Provide details for a specific task.
4. **`expand <id>`**: Break down a complex task into smaller, manageable subtasks.
5. **Implement**: The user writes the code and tests.
6. **`update-subtask`**: Log progress and findings on behalf of the user.
7. **`set-status`**: Mark tasks and subtasks as `done` as work is completed.
8. **Repeat**.
All your standard command executions should operate on the user's current task context, which defaults to `master`.
---
## Standard Development Workflow Process
### Simple Workflow (Default Starting Point)
For new projects or when users are getting started, operate within the `master` tag context:
- Start new projects by running `initialize_project` tool / `task-master init` or `parse_prd` / `task-master parse-prd --input='<prd-file.txt>'` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to generate initial tasks.json with tagged structure
- Configure rule sets during initialization with `--rules` flag (e.g., `task-master init --rules kiro,windsurf`) or manage them later with `task-master rules add/remove` commands
- Begin coding sessions with `get_tasks` / `task-master list` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to see current tasks, status, and IDs
- Determine the next task to work on using `next_task` / `task-master next` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
- Analyze task complexity with `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see @`taskmaster.md`) before breaking down tasks
- Review complexity report using `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
- Select tasks based on dependencies (all marked 'done'), priority level, and ID order
- View specific task details using `get_task` / `task-master show <id>` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to understand implementation requirements
- Break down complex tasks using `expand_task` / `task-master expand --id=<id> --force --research` (see @`taskmaster.md`) with appropriate flags like `--force` (to replace existing subtasks) and `--research`
- Implement code following task details, dependencies, and project standards
- Mark completed tasks with `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
- Update dependent tasks when implementation differs from original plan using `update` / `task-master update --from=<id> --prompt="..."` or `update_task` / `task-master update-task --id=<id> --prompt="..."` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
---
## Leveling Up: Agent-Led Multi-Context Workflows
While the basic workflow is powerful, your primary opportunity to add value is by identifying when to introduce **Tagged Task Lists**. These patterns are your tools for creating a more organized and efficient development environment for the user, especially if you detect agentic or parallel development happening across the same session.
**Critical Principle**: Most users should never see a difference in their experience. Only introduce advanced workflows when you detect clear indicators that the project has evolved beyond simple task management.
### When to Introduce Tags: Your Decision Patterns
Here are the patterns to look for. When you detect one, you should propose the corresponding workflow to the user.
#### Pattern 1: Simple Git Feature Branching
This is the most common and direct use case for tags.
- **Trigger**: The user creates a new git branch (e.g., `git checkout -b feature/user-auth`).
- **Your Action**: Propose creating a new tag that mirrors the branch name to isolate the feature's tasks from `master`.
- **Your Suggested Prompt**: *"I see you've created a new branch named 'feature/user-auth'. To keep all related tasks neatly organized and separate from your main list, I can create a corresponding task tag for you. This helps prevent merge conflicts in your `tasks.json` file later. Shall I create the 'feature-user-auth' tag?"*
- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag --from-branch`
#### Pattern 2: Team Collaboration
- **Trigger**: The user mentions working with teammates (e.g., "My teammate Alice is handling the database schema," or "I need to review Bob's work on the API.").
- **Your Action**: Suggest creating a separate tag for the user's work to prevent conflicts with shared master context.
- **Your Suggested Prompt**: *"Since you're working with Alice, I can create a separate task context for your work to avoid conflicts. This way, Alice can continue working with the master list while you have your own isolated context. When you're ready to merge your work, we can coordinate the tasks back to master. Shall I create a tag for your current work?"*
- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag my-work --copy-from-current --description="My tasks while collaborating with Alice"`
#### Pattern 3: Experiments or Risky Refactors
- **Trigger**: The user wants to try something that might not be kept (e.g., "I want to experiment with switching our state management library," or "Let's refactor the old API module, but I want to keep the current tasks as a reference.").
- **Your Action**: Propose creating a sandboxed tag for the experimental work.
- **Your Suggested Prompt**: *"This sounds like a great experiment. To keep these new tasks separate from our main plan, I can create a temporary 'experiment-zustand' tag for this work. If we decide not to proceed, we can simply delete the tag without affecting the main task list. Sound good?"*
- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag experiment-zustand --description="Exploring Zustand migration"`
#### Pattern 4: Large Feature Initiatives (PRD-Driven)
This is a more structured approach for significant new features or epics.
- **Trigger**: The user describes a large, multi-step feature that would benefit from a formal plan.
- **Your Action**: Propose a comprehensive, PRD-driven workflow.
- **Your Suggested Prompt**: *"This sounds like a significant new feature. To manage this effectively, I suggest we create a dedicated task context for it. Here's the plan: I'll create a new tag called 'feature-xyz', then we can draft a Product Requirements Document (PRD) together to scope the work. Once the PRD is ready, I'll automatically generate all the necessary tasks within that new tag. How does that sound?"*
- **Your Implementation Flow**:
1. **Create an empty tag**: `task-master add-tag feature-xyz --description "Tasks for the new XYZ feature"`. You can also start by creating a git branch if applicable, and then create the tag from that branch.
2. **Collaborate & Create PRD**: Work with the user to create a detailed PRD file (e.g., `.taskmaster/docs/feature-xyz-prd.txt`).
3. **Parse PRD into the new tag**: `task-master parse-prd .taskmaster/docs/feature-xyz-prd.txt --tag feature-xyz`
4. **Prepare the new task list**: Follow up by suggesting `analyze-complexity` and `expand-all` for the newly created tasks within the `feature-xyz` tag.
#### Pattern 5: Version-Based Development
Tailor your approach based on the project maturity indicated by tag names.
- **Prototype/MVP Tags** (`prototype`, `mvp`, `poc`, `v0.x`):
- **Your Approach**: Focus on speed and functionality over perfection
- **Task Generation**: Create tasks that emphasize "get it working" over "get it perfect"
- **Complexity Level**: Lower complexity, fewer subtasks, more direct implementation paths
- **Research Prompts**: Include context like "This is a prototype - prioritize speed and basic functionality over optimization"
- **Example Prompt Addition**: *"Since this is for the MVP, I'll focus on tasks that get core functionality working quickly rather than over-engineering."*
- **Production/Mature Tags** (`v1.0+`, `production`, `stable`):
- **Your Approach**: Emphasize robustness, testing, and maintainability
- **Task Generation**: Include comprehensive error handling, testing, documentation, and optimization
- **Complexity Level**: Higher complexity, more detailed subtasks, thorough implementation paths
- **Research Prompts**: Include context like "This is for production - prioritize reliability, performance, and maintainability"
- **Example Prompt Addition**: *"Since this is for production, I'll ensure tasks include proper error handling, testing, and documentation."*
### Advanced Workflow (Tag-Based & PRD-Driven)
**When to Transition**: Recognize when the project has evolved (or has initiated a project which existing code) beyond simple task management. Look for these indicators:
- User mentions teammates or collaboration needs
- Project has grown to 15+ tasks with mixed priorities
- User creates feature branches or mentions major initiatives
- User initializes Taskmaster on an existing, complex codebase
- User describes large features that would benefit from dedicated planning
**Your Role in Transition**: Guide the user to a more sophisticated workflow that leverages tags for organization and PRDs for comprehensive planning.
#### Master List Strategy (High-Value Focus)
Once you transition to tag-based workflows, the `master` tag should ideally contain only:
- **High-level deliverables** that provide significant business value
- **Major milestones** and epic-level features
- **Critical infrastructure** work that affects the entire project
- **Release-blocking** items
**What NOT to put in master**:
- Detailed implementation subtasks (these go in feature-specific tags' parent tasks)
- Refactoring work (create dedicated tags like `refactor-auth`)
- Experimental features (use `experiment-*` tags)
- Team member-specific tasks (use person-specific tags)
#### PRD-Driven Feature Development
**For New Major Features**:
1. **Identify the Initiative**: When user describes a significant feature
2. **Create Dedicated Tag**: `add_tag feature-[name] --description="[Feature description]"`
3. **Collaborative PRD Creation**: Work with user to create comprehensive PRD in `.taskmaster/docs/feature-[name]-prd.txt`
4. **Parse & Prepare**:
- `parse_prd .taskmaster/docs/feature-[name]-prd.txt --tag=feature-[name]`
- `analyze_project_complexity --tag=feature-[name] --research`
- `expand_all --tag=feature-[name] --research`
5. **Add Master Reference**: Create a high-level task in `master` that references the feature tag
**For Existing Codebase Analysis**:
When users initialize Taskmaster on existing projects:
1. **Codebase Discovery**: Use your native tools for producing deep context about the code base. You may use `research` tool with `--tree` and `--files` to collect up to date information using the existing architecture as context.
2. **Collaborative Assessment**: Work with user to identify improvement areas, technical debt, or new features
3. **Strategic PRD Creation**: Co-author PRDs that include:
- Current state analysis (based on your codebase research)
- Proposed improvements or new features
- Implementation strategy considering existing code
4. **Tag-Based Organization**: Parse PRDs into appropriate tags (`refactor-api`, `feature-dashboard`, `tech-debt`, etc.)
5. **Master List Curation**: Keep only the most valuable initiatives in master
The parse-prd's `--append` flag enables the user to parse multiple PRDs within tags or across tags. PRDs should be focused and the number of tasks they are parsed into should be strategically chosen relative to the PRD's complexity and level of detail.
### Workflow Transition Examples
**Example 1: Simple → Team-Based**
```
User: "Alice is going to help with the API work"
Your Response: "Great! To avoid conflicts, I'll create a separate task context for your work. Alice can continue with the master list while you work in your own context. When you're ready to merge, we can coordinate the tasks back together."
Action: add_tag my-api-work --copy-from-current --description="My API tasks while collaborating with Alice"
```
**Example 2: Simple → PRD-Driven**
```
User: "I want to add a complete user dashboard with analytics, user management, and reporting"
Your Response: "This sounds like a major feature that would benefit from detailed planning. Let me create a dedicated context for this work and we can draft a PRD together to ensure we capture all requirements."
Actions:
1. add_tag feature-dashboard --description="User dashboard with analytics and management"
2. Collaborate on PRD creation
3. parse_prd dashboard-prd.txt --tag=feature-dashboard
4. Add high-level "User Dashboard" task to master
```
**Example 3: Existing Project → Strategic Planning**
```
User: "I just initialized Taskmaster on my existing React app. It's getting messy and I want to improve it."
Your Response: "Let me research your codebase to understand the current architecture, then we can create a strategic plan for improvements."
Actions:
1. research "Current React app architecture and improvement opportunities" --tree --files=src/
2. Collaborate on improvement PRD based on findings
3. Create tags for different improvement areas (refactor-components, improve-state-management, etc.)
4. Keep only major improvement initiatives in master
```
---
## Primary Interaction: MCP Server vs. CLI
Taskmaster offers two primary ways to interact:
1. **MCP Server (Recommended for Integrated Tools)**:
- For AI agents and integrated development environments (like Kiro), interacting via the **MCP server is the preferred method**.
- The MCP server exposes Taskmaster functionality through a set of tools (e.g., `get_tasks`, `add_subtask`).
- This method offers better performance, structured data exchange, and richer error handling compared to CLI parsing.
- Refer to @`mcp.md` for details on the MCP architecture and available tools.
- A comprehensive list and description of MCP tools and their corresponding CLI commands can be found in @`taskmaster.md`.
- **Restart the MCP server** if core logic in `scripts/modules` or MCP tool/direct function definitions change.
- **Note**: MCP tools fully support tagged task lists with complete tag management capabilities.
2. **`task-master` CLI (For Users & Fallback)**:
- The global `task-master` command provides a user-friendly interface for direct terminal interaction.
- It can also serve as a fallback if the MCP server is inaccessible or a specific function isn't exposed via MCP.
- Install globally with `npm install -g task-master-ai` or use locally via `npx task-master-ai ...`.
- The CLI commands often mirror the MCP tools (e.g., `task-master list` corresponds to `get_tasks`).
- Refer to @`taskmaster.md` for a detailed command reference.
- **Tagged Task Lists**: CLI fully supports the new tagged system with seamless migration.
## How the Tag System Works (For Your Reference)
- **Data Structure**: Tasks are organized into separate contexts (tags) like "master", "feature-branch", or "v2.0".
- **Silent Migration**: Existing projects automatically migrate to use a "master" tag with zero disruption.
- **Context Isolation**: Tasks in different tags are completely separate. Changes in one tag do not affect any other tag.
- **Manual Control**: The user is always in control. There is no automatic switching. You facilitate switching by using `use-tag <name>`.
- **Full CLI & MCP Support**: All tag management commands are available through both the CLI and MCP tools for you to use. Refer to @`taskmaster.md` for a full command list.
---
## Task Complexity Analysis
- Run `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see @`taskmaster.md`) for comprehensive analysis
- Review complexity report via `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see @`taskmaster.md`) for a formatted, readable version.
- Focus on tasks with highest complexity scores (8-10) for detailed breakdown
- Use analysis results to determine appropriate subtask allocation
- Note that reports are automatically used by the `expand_task` tool/command
## Task Breakdown Process
- Use `expand_task` / `task-master expand --id=<id>`. It automatically uses the complexity report if found, otherwise generates default number of subtasks.
- Use `--num=<number>` to specify an explicit number of subtasks, overriding defaults or complexity report recommendations.
- Add `--research` flag to leverage Perplexity AI for research-backed expansion.
- Add `--force` flag to clear existing subtasks before generating new ones (default is to append).
- Use `--prompt="<context>"` to provide additional context when needed.
- Review and adjust generated subtasks as necessary.
- Use `expand_all` tool or `task-master expand --all` to expand multiple pending tasks at once, respecting flags like `--force` and `--research`.
- If subtasks need complete replacement (regardless of the `--force` flag on `expand`), clear them first with `clear_subtasks` / `task-master clear-subtasks --id=<id>`.
## Implementation Drift Handling
- When implementation differs significantly from planned approach
- When future tasks need modification due to current implementation choices
- When new dependencies or requirements emerge
- Use `update` / `task-master update --from=<futureTaskId> --prompt='<explanation>\nUpdate context...' --research` to update multiple future tasks.
- Use `update_task` / `task-master update-task --id=<taskId> --prompt='<explanation>\nUpdate context...' --research` to update a single specific task.
## Task Status Management
- Use 'pending' for tasks ready to be worked on
- Use 'done' for completed and verified tasks
- Use 'deferred' for postponed tasks
- Add custom status values as needed for project-specific workflows
## Task Structure Fields
- **id**: Unique identifier for the task (Example: `1`, `1.1`)
- **title**: Brief, descriptive title (Example: `"Initialize Repo"`)
- **description**: Concise summary of what the task involves (Example: `"Create a new repository, set up initial structure."`)
- **status**: Current state of the task (Example: `"pending"`, `"done"`, `"deferred"`)
- **dependencies**: IDs of prerequisite tasks (Example: `[1, 2.1]`)
- Dependencies are displayed with status indicators (✅ for completed, ⏱️ for pending)
- This helps quickly identify which prerequisite tasks are blocking work
- **priority**: Importance level (Example: `"high"`, `"medium"`, `"low"`)
- **details**: In-depth implementation instructions (Example: `"Use GitHub client ID/secret, handle callback, set session token."`)
- **testStrategy**: Verification approach (Example: `"Deploy and call endpoint to confirm 'Hello World' response."`)
- **subtasks**: List of smaller, more specific tasks (Example: `[{"id": 1, "title": "Configure OAuth", ...}]`)
- Refer to task structure details (previously linked to `tasks.md`).
## Configuration Management (Updated)
Taskmaster configuration is managed through two main mechanisms:
1. **`.taskmaster/config.json` File (Primary):**
* Located in the project root directory.
* Stores most configuration settings: AI model selections (main, research, fallback), parameters (max tokens, temperature), logging level, default subtasks/priority, project name, etc.
* **Tagged System Settings**: Includes `global.defaultTag` (defaults to "master") and `tags` section for tag management configuration.
* **Managed via `task-master models --setup` command.** Do not edit manually unless you know what you are doing.
* **View/Set specific models via `task-master models` command or `models` MCP tool.**
* Created automatically when you run `task-master models --setup` for the first time or during tagged system migration.
2. **Environment Variables (`.env` / `mcp.json`):**
* Used **only** for sensitive API keys and specific endpoint URLs.
* Place API keys (one per provider) in a `.env` file in the project root for CLI usage.
* For MCP/Kiro integration, configure these keys in the `env` section of `.kiro/mcp.json`.
* Available keys/variables: See `assets/env.example` or the Configuration section in the command reference (previously linked to `taskmaster.md`).
3. **`.taskmaster/state.json` File (Tagged System State):**
* Tracks current tag context and migration status.
* Automatically created during tagged system migration.
* Contains: `currentTag`, `lastSwitched`, `migrationNoticeShown`.
**Important:** Non-API key settings (like model selections, `MAX_TOKENS`, `TASKMASTER_LOG_LEVEL`) are **no longer configured via environment variables**. Use the `task-master models` command (or `--setup` for interactive configuration) or the `models` MCP tool.
**If AI commands FAIL in MCP** verify that the API key for the selected provider is present in the `env` section of `.kiro/mcp.json`.
**If AI commands FAIL in CLI** verify that the API key for the selected provider is present in the `.env` file in the root of the project.
## Rules Management
Taskmaster supports multiple AI coding assistant rule sets that can be configured during project initialization or managed afterward:
- **Available Profiles**: Claude Code, Cline, Codex, Kiro, Roo Code, Trae, Windsurf (claude, cline, codex, kiro, roo, trae, windsurf)
- **During Initialization**: Use `task-master init --rules kiro,windsurf` to specify which rule sets to include
- **After Initialization**: Use `task-master rules add <profiles>` or `task-master rules remove <profiles>` to manage rule sets
- **Interactive Setup**: Use `task-master rules setup` to launch an interactive prompt for selecting rule profiles
- **Default Behavior**: If no `--rules` flag is specified during initialization, all available rule profiles are included
- **Rule Structure**: Each profile creates its own directory (e.g., `.kiro/steering`, `.roo/rules`) with appropriate configuration files
## Determining the Next Task
- Run `next_task` / `task-master next` to show the next task to work on.
- The command identifies tasks with all dependencies satisfied
- Tasks are prioritized by priority level, dependency count, and ID
- The command shows comprehensive task information including:
- Basic task details and description
- Implementation details
- Subtasks (if they exist)
- Contextual suggested actions
- Recommended before starting any new development work
- Respects your project's dependency structure
- Ensures tasks are completed in the appropriate sequence
- Provides ready-to-use commands for common task actions
## Viewing Specific Task Details
- Run `get_task` / `task-master show <id>` to view a specific task.
- Use dot notation for subtasks: `task-master show 1.2` (shows subtask 2 of task 1)
- Displays comprehensive information similar to the next command, but for a specific task
- For parent tasks, shows all subtasks and their current status
- For subtasks, shows parent task information and relationship
- Provides contextual suggested actions appropriate for the specific task
- Useful for examining task details before implementation or checking status
## Managing Task Dependencies
- Use `add_dependency` / `task-master add-dependency --id=<id> --depends-on=<id>` to add a dependency.
- Use `remove_dependency` / `task-master remove-dependency --id=<id> --depends-on=<id>` to remove a dependency.
- The system prevents circular dependencies and duplicate dependency entries
- Dependencies are checked for existence before being added or removed
- Task files are automatically regenerated after dependency changes
- Dependencies are visualized with status indicators in task listings and files
## Task Reorganization
- Use `move_task` / `task-master move --from=<id> --to=<id>` to move tasks or subtasks within the hierarchy
- This command supports several use cases:
- Moving a standalone task to become a subtask (e.g., `--from=5 --to=7`)
- Moving a subtask to become a standalone task (e.g., `--from=5.2 --to=7`)
- Moving a subtask to a different parent (e.g., `--from=5.2 --to=7.3`)
- Reordering subtasks within the same parent (e.g., `--from=5.2 --to=5.4`)
- Moving a task to a new, non-existent ID position (e.g., `--from=5 --to=25`)
- Moving multiple tasks at once using comma-separated IDs (e.g., `--from=10,11,12 --to=16,17,18`)
- The system includes validation to prevent data loss:
- Allows moving to non-existent IDs by creating placeholder tasks
- Prevents moving to existing task IDs that have content (to avoid overwriting)
- Validates source tasks exist before attempting to move them
- The system maintains proper parent-child relationships and dependency integrity
- Task files are automatically regenerated after the move operation
- This provides greater flexibility in organizing and refining your task structure as project understanding evolves
- This is especially useful when dealing with potential merge conflicts arising from teams creating tasks on separate branches. Solve these conflicts very easily by moving your tasks and keeping theirs.
## Iterative Subtask Implementation
Once a task has been broken down into subtasks using `expand_task` or similar methods, follow this iterative process for implementation:
1. **Understand the Goal (Preparation):**
* Use `get_task` / `task-master show <subtaskId>` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to thoroughly understand the specific goals and requirements of the subtask.
2. **Initial Exploration & Planning (Iteration 1):**
* This is the first attempt at creating a concrete implementation plan.
* Explore the codebase to identify the precise files, functions, and even specific lines of code that will need modification.
* Determine the intended code changes (diffs) and their locations.
* Gather *all* relevant details from this exploration phase.
3. **Log the Plan:**
* Run `update_subtask` / `task-master update-subtask --id=<subtaskId> --prompt='<detailed plan>'`.
* Provide the *complete and detailed* findings from the exploration phase in the prompt. Include file paths, line numbers, proposed diffs, reasoning, and any potential challenges identified. Do not omit details. The goal is to create a rich, timestamped log within the subtask's `details`.
4. **Verify the Plan:**
* Run `get_task` / `task-master show <subtaskId>` again to confirm that the detailed implementation plan has been successfully appended to the subtask's details.
5. **Begin Implementation:**
* Set the subtask status using `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<subtaskId> --status=in-progress`.
* Start coding based on the logged plan.
6. **Refine and Log Progress (Iteration 2+):**
* As implementation progresses, you will encounter challenges, discover nuances, or confirm successful approaches.
* **Before appending new information**: Briefly review the *existing* details logged in the subtask (using `get_task` or recalling from context) to ensure the update adds fresh insights and avoids redundancy.
* **Regularly** use `update_subtask` / `task-master update-subtask --id=<subtaskId> --prompt='<update details>\n- What worked...\n- What didn't work...'` to append new findings.
* **Crucially, log:**
* What worked ("fundamental truths" discovered).
* What didn't work and why (to avoid repeating mistakes).
* Specific code snippets or configurations that were successful.
* Decisions made, especially if confirmed with user input.
* Any deviations from the initial plan and the reasoning.
* The objective is to continuously enrich the subtask's details, creating a log of the implementation journey that helps the AI (and human developers) learn, adapt, and avoid repeating errors.
7. **Review & Update Rules (Post-Implementation):**
* Once the implementation for the subtask is functionally complete, review all code changes and the relevant chat history.
* Identify any new or modified code patterns, conventions, or best practices established during the implementation.
* Create new or update existing rules following internal guidelines (previously linked to `cursor_rules.md` and `self_improve.md`).
8. **Mark Task Complete:**
* After verifying the implementation and updating any necessary rules, mark the subtask as completed: `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<subtaskId> --status=done`.
9. **Commit Changes (If using Git):**
* Stage the relevant code changes and any updated/new rule files (`git add .`).
* Craft a comprehensive Git commit message summarizing the work done for the subtask, including both code implementation and any rule adjustments.
* Execute the commit command directly in the terminal (e.g., `git commit -m 'feat(module): Implement feature X for subtask <subtaskId>\n\n- Details about changes...\n- Updated rule Y for pattern Z'`).
* Consider if a Changeset is needed according to internal versioning guidelines (previously linked to `changeset.md`). If so, run `npm run changeset`, stage the generated file, and amend the commit or create a new one.
10. **Proceed to Next Subtask:**
* Identify the next subtask (e.g., using `next_task` / `task-master next`).
## Code Analysis & Refactoring Techniques
- **Top-Level Function Search**:
- Useful for understanding module structure or planning refactors.
- Use grep/ripgrep to find exported functions/constants:
`rg "export (async function|function|const) \w+"` or similar patterns.
- Can help compare functions between files during migrations or identify potential naming conflicts.
---
*This workflow provides a general guideline. Adapt it based on your specific project needs and team practices.*

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- **Required Rule Structure:**
```markdown
---
description: Clear, one-line description of what the rule enforces
globs: path/to/files/*.ext, other/path/**/*
alwaysApply: boolean
---
- **Main Points in Bold**
- Sub-points with details
- Examples and explanations
```
- **File References:**
- Use `[filename](mdc:path/to/file)` ([filename](mdc:filename)) to reference files
- Example: [prisma.md](.kiro/steering/prisma.md) for rule references
- Example: [schema.prisma](mdc:prisma/schema.prisma) for code references
- **Code Examples:**
- Use language-specific code blocks
```typescript
// ✅ DO: Show good examples
const goodExample = true;
// ❌ DON'T: Show anti-patterns
const badExample = false;
```
- **Rule Content Guidelines:**
- Start with high-level overview
- Include specific, actionable requirements
- Show examples of correct implementation
- Reference existing code when possible
- Keep rules DRY by referencing other rules
- **Rule Maintenance:**
- Update rules when new patterns emerge
- Add examples from actual codebase
- Remove outdated patterns
- Cross-reference related rules
- **Best Practices:**
- Use bullet points for clarity
- Keep descriptions concise
- Include both DO and DON'T examples
- Reference actual code over theoretical examples
- Use consistent formatting across rules

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- **Rule Improvement Triggers:**
- New code patterns not covered by existing rules
- Repeated similar implementations across files
- Common error patterns that could be prevented
- New libraries or tools being used consistently
- Emerging best practices in the codebase
- **Analysis Process:**
- Compare new code with existing rules
- Identify patterns that should be standardized
- Look for references to external documentation
- Check for consistent error handling patterns
- Monitor test patterns and coverage
- **Rule Updates:**
- **Add New Rules When:**
- A new technology/pattern is used in 3+ files
- Common bugs could be prevented by a rule
- Code reviews repeatedly mention the same feedback
- New security or performance patterns emerge
- **Modify Existing Rules When:**
- Better examples exist in the codebase
- Additional edge cases are discovered
- Related rules have been updated
- Implementation details have changed
- **Example Pattern Recognition:**
```typescript
// If you see repeated patterns like:
const data = await prisma.user.findMany({
select: { id: true, email: true },
where: { status: 'ACTIVE' }
});
// Consider adding to [prisma.md](.kiro/steering/prisma.md):
// - Standard select fields
// - Common where conditions
// - Performance optimization patterns
```
- **Rule Quality Checks:**
- Rules should be actionable and specific
- Examples should come from actual code
- References should be up to date
- Patterns should be consistently enforced
- **Continuous Improvement:**
- Monitor code review comments
- Track common development questions
- Update rules after major refactors
- Add links to relevant documentation
- Cross-reference related rules
- **Rule Deprecation:**
- Mark outdated patterns as deprecated
- Remove rules that no longer apply
- Update references to deprecated rules
- Document migration paths for old patterns
- **Documentation Updates:**
- Keep examples synchronized with code
- Update references to external docs
- Maintain links between related rules
- Document breaking changes
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# Taskmaster Tool & Command Reference
This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, covering both the recommended MCP tools, suitable for integrations like Kiro, and the corresponding `task-master` CLI commands, designed for direct user interaction or fallback.
**Note:** For interacting with Taskmaster programmatically or via integrated tools, using the **MCP tools is strongly recommended** due to better performance, structured data, and error handling. The CLI commands serve as a user-friendly alternative and fallback.
**Important:** Several MCP tools involve AI processing... The AI-powered tools include `parse_prd`, `analyze_project_complexity`, `update_subtask`, `update_task`, `update`, `expand_all`, `expand_task`, and `add_task`.
**🏷️ Tagged Task Lists System:** Task Master now supports **tagged task lists** for multi-context task management. This allows you to maintain separate, isolated lists of tasks for different features, branches, or experiments. Existing projects are seamlessly migrated to use a default "master" tag. Most commands now support a `--tag <name>` flag to specify which context to operate on. If omitted, commands use the currently active tag.
---
## Initialization & Setup
### 1. Initialize Project (`init`)
* **MCP Tool:** `initialize_project`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master init [options]`
* **Description:** `Set up the basic Taskmaster file structure and configuration in the current directory for a new project.`
* **Key CLI Options:**
* `--name <name>`: `Set the name for your project in Taskmaster's configuration.`
* `--description <text>`: `Provide a brief description for your project.`
* `--version <version>`: `Set the initial version for your project, e.g., '0.1.0'.`
* `-y, --yes`: `Initialize Taskmaster quickly using default settings without interactive prompts.`
* **Usage:** Run this once at the beginning of a new project.
* **MCP Variant Description:** `Set up the basic Taskmaster file structure and configuration in the current directory for a new project by running the 'task-master init' command.`
* **Key MCP Parameters/Options:**
* `projectName`: `Set the name for your project.` (CLI: `--name <name>`)
* `projectDescription`: `Provide a brief description for your project.` (CLI: `--description <text>`)
* `projectVersion`: `Set the initial version for your project, e.g., '0.1.0'.` (CLI: `--version <version>`)
* `authorName`: `Author name.` (CLI: `--author <author>`)
* `skipInstall`: `Skip installing dependencies. Default is false.` (CLI: `--skip-install`)
* `addAliases`: `Add shell aliases tm and taskmaster. Default is false.` (CLI: `--aliases`)
* `yes`: `Skip prompts and use defaults/provided arguments. Default is false.` (CLI: `-y, --yes`)
* **Usage:** Run this once at the beginning of a new project, typically via an integrated tool like Kiro. Operates on the current working directory of the MCP server.
* **Important:** Once complete, you *MUST* parse a prd in order to generate tasks. There will be no tasks files until then. The next step after initializing should be to create a PRD using the example PRD in .taskmaster/templates/example_prd.txt.
* **Tagging:** Use the `--tag` option to parse the PRD into a specific, non-default tag context. If the tag doesn't exist, it will be created automatically. Example: `task-master parse-prd spec.txt --tag=new-feature`.
### 2. Parse PRD (`parse_prd`)
* **MCP Tool:** `parse_prd`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master parse-prd [file] [options]`
* **Description:** `Parse a Product Requirements Document, PRD, or text file with Taskmaster to automatically generate an initial set of tasks in tasks.json.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `input`: `Path to your PRD or requirements text file that Taskmaster should parse for tasks.` (CLI: `[file]` positional or `-i, --input <file>`)
* `output`: `Specify where Taskmaster should save the generated 'tasks.json' file. Defaults to '.taskmaster/tasks/tasks.json'.` (CLI: `-o, --output <file>`)
* `numTasks`: `Approximate number of top-level tasks Taskmaster should aim to generate from the document.` (CLI: `-n, --num-tasks <number>`)
* `force`: `Use this to allow Taskmaster to overwrite an existing 'tasks.json' without asking for confirmation.` (CLI: `-f, --force`)
* **Usage:** Useful for bootstrapping a project from an existing requirements document.
* **Notes:** Task Master will strictly adhere to any specific requirements mentioned in the PRD, such as libraries, database schemas, frameworks, tech stacks, etc., while filling in any gaps where the PRD isn't fully specified. Tasks are designed to provide the most direct implementation path while avoiding over-engineering.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress. If the user does not have a PRD, suggest discussing their idea and then use the example PRD in `.taskmaster/templates/example_prd.txt` as a template for creating the PRD based on their idea, for use with `parse-prd`.
---
## AI Model Configuration
### 2. Manage Models (`models`)
* **MCP Tool:** `models`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master models [options]`
* **Description:** `View the current AI model configuration or set specific models for different roles (main, research, fallback). Allows setting custom model IDs for Ollama and OpenRouter.`
* **Key MCP Parameters/Options:**
* `setMain <model_id>`: `Set the primary model ID for task generation/updates.` (CLI: `--set-main <model_id>`)
* `setResearch <model_id>`: `Set the model ID for research-backed operations.` (CLI: `--set-research <model_id>`)
* `setFallback <model_id>`: `Set the model ID to use if the primary fails.` (CLI: `--set-fallback <model_id>`)
* `ollama <boolean>`: `Indicates the set model ID is a custom Ollama model.` (CLI: `--ollama`)
* `openrouter <boolean>`: `Indicates the set model ID is a custom OpenRouter model.` (CLI: `--openrouter`)
* `listAvailableModels <boolean>`: `If true, lists available models not currently assigned to a role.` (CLI: No direct equivalent; CLI lists available automatically)
* `projectRoot <string>`: `Optional. Absolute path to the project root directory.` (CLI: Determined automatically)
* **Key CLI Options:**
* `--set-main <model_id>`: `Set the primary model.`
* `--set-research <model_id>`: `Set the research model.`
* `--set-fallback <model_id>`: `Set the fallback model.`
* `--ollama`: `Specify that the provided model ID is for Ollama (use with --set-*).`
* `--openrouter`: `Specify that the provided model ID is for OpenRouter (use with --set-*). Validates against OpenRouter API.`
* `--bedrock`: `Specify that the provided model ID is for AWS Bedrock (use with --set-*).`
* `--setup`: `Run interactive setup to configure models, including custom Ollama/OpenRouter IDs.`
* **Usage (MCP):** Call without set flags to get current config. Use `setMain`, `setResearch`, or `setFallback` with a valid model ID to update the configuration. Use `listAvailableModels: true` to get a list of unassigned models. To set a custom model, provide the model ID and set `ollama: true` or `openrouter: true`.
* **Usage (CLI):** Run without flags to view current configuration and available models. Use set flags to update specific roles. Use `--setup` for guided configuration, including custom models. To set a custom model via flags, use `--set-<role>=<model_id>` along with either `--ollama` or `--openrouter`.
* **Notes:** Configuration is stored in `.taskmaster/config.json` in the project root. This command/tool modifies that file. Use `listAvailableModels` or `task-master models` to see internally supported models. OpenRouter custom models are validated against their live API. Ollama custom models are not validated live.
* **API note:** API keys for selected AI providers (based on their model) need to exist in the mcp.json file to be accessible in MCP context. The API keys must be present in the local .env file for the CLI to be able to read them.
* **Model costs:** The costs in supported models are expressed in dollars. An input/output value of 3 is $3.00. A value of 0.8 is $0.80.
* **Warning:** DO NOT MANUALLY EDIT THE .taskmaster/config.json FILE. Use the included commands either in the MCP or CLI format as needed. Always prioritize MCP tools when available and use the CLI as a fallback.
---
## Task Listing & Viewing
### 3. Get Tasks (`get_tasks`)
* **MCP Tool:** `get_tasks`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master list [options]`
* **Description:** `List your Taskmaster tasks, optionally filtering by status and showing subtasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `status`: `Show only Taskmaster tasks matching this status (or multiple statuses, comma-separated), e.g., 'pending' or 'done,in-progress'.` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `withSubtasks`: `Include subtasks indented under their parent tasks in the list.` (CLI: `--with-subtasks`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to list tasks from. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Get an overview of the project status, often used at the start of a work session.
### 4. Get Next Task (`next_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `next_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master next [options]`
* **Description:** `Ask Taskmaster to show the next available task you can work on, based on status and completed dependencies.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to use. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* **Usage:** Identify what to work on next according to the plan.
### 5. Get Task Details (`get_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `get_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master show [id] [options]`
* **Description:** `Display detailed information for one or more specific Taskmaster tasks or subtasks by ID.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task (e.g., '15'), subtask (e.g., '15.2'), or a comma-separated list of IDs ('1,5,10.2') you want to view.` (CLI: `[id]` positional or `-i, --id <id>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to get the task(s) from. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Understand the full details for a specific task. When multiple IDs are provided, a summary table is shown.
* **CRITICAL INFORMATION** If you need to collect information from multiple tasks, use comma-separated IDs (i.e. 1,2,3) to receive an array of tasks. Do not needlessly get tasks one at a time if you need to get many as that is wasteful.
---
## Task Creation & Modification
### 6. Add Task (`add_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `add_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master add-task [options]`
* **Description:** `Add a new task to Taskmaster by describing it; AI will structure it.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `prompt`: `Required. Describe the new task you want Taskmaster to create, e.g., "Implement user authentication using JWT".` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `dependencies`: `Specify the IDs of any Taskmaster tasks that must be completed before this new one can start, e.g., '12,14'.` (CLI: `-d, --dependencies <ids>`)
* `priority`: `Set the priority for the new task: 'high', 'medium', or 'low'. Default is 'medium'.` (CLI: `--priority <priority>`)
* `research`: `Enable Taskmaster to use the research role for potentially more informed task creation.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to add the task to. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Quickly add newly identified tasks during development.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 7. Add Subtask (`add_subtask`)
* **MCP Tool:** `add_subtask`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master add-subtask [options]`
* **Description:** `Add a new subtask to a Taskmaster parent task, or convert an existing task into a subtask.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id` / `parent`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task that will be the parent.` (MCP: `id`, CLI: `-p, --parent <id>`)
* `taskId`: `Use this if you want to convert an existing top-level Taskmaster task into a subtask of the specified parent.` (CLI: `-i, --task-id <id>`)
* `title`: `Required if not using taskId. The title for the new subtask Taskmaster should create.` (CLI: `-t, --title <title>`)
* `description`: `A brief description for the new subtask.` (CLI: `-d, --description <text>`)
* `details`: `Provide implementation notes or details for the new subtask.` (CLI: `--details <text>`)
* `dependencies`: `Specify IDs of other tasks or subtasks, e.g., '15' or '16.1', that must be done before this new subtask.` (CLI: `--dependencies <ids>`)
* `status`: `Set the initial status for the new subtask. Default is 'pending'.` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `generate`: `Enable Taskmaster to regenerate markdown task files after adding the subtask.` (CLI: `--generate`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Break down tasks manually or reorganize existing tasks.
### 8. Update Tasks (`update`)
* **MCP Tool:** `update`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master update [options]`
* **Description:** `Update multiple upcoming tasks in Taskmaster based on new context or changes, starting from a specific task ID.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `from`: `Required. The ID of the first task Taskmaster should update. All tasks with this ID or higher that are not 'done' will be considered.` (CLI: `--from <id>`)
* `prompt`: `Required. Explain the change or new context for Taskmaster to apply to the tasks, e.g., "We are now using React Query instead of Redux Toolkit for data fetching".` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `research`: `Enable Taskmaster to use the research role for more informed updates. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Handle significant implementation changes or pivots that affect multiple future tasks. Example CLI: `task-master update --from='18' --prompt='Switching to React Query.\nNeed to refactor data fetching...'`
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 9. Update Task (`update_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `update_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master update-task [options]`
* **Description:** `Modify a specific Taskmaster task by ID, incorporating new information or changes. By default, this replaces the existing task details.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The specific ID of the Taskmaster task, e.g., '15', you want to update.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `prompt`: `Required. Explain the specific changes or provide the new information Taskmaster should incorporate into this task.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `append`: `If true, appends the prompt content to the task's details with a timestamp, rather than replacing them. Behaves like update-subtask.` (CLI: `--append`)
* `research`: `Enable Taskmaster to use the research role for more informed updates. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context the task belongs to. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Refine a specific task based on new understanding. Use `--append` to log progress without creating subtasks.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 10. Update Subtask (`update_subtask`)
* **MCP Tool:** `update_subtask`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master update-subtask [options]`
* **Description:** `Append timestamped notes or details to a specific Taskmaster subtask without overwriting existing content. Intended for iterative implementation logging.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster subtask, e.g., '5.2', to update with new information.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `prompt`: `Required. The information, findings, or progress notes to append to the subtask's details with a timestamp.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `research`: `Enable Taskmaster to use the research role for more informed updates. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context the subtask belongs to. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Log implementation progress, findings, and discoveries during subtask development. Each update is timestamped and appended to preserve the implementation journey.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 11. Set Task Status (`set_task_status`)
* **MCP Tool:** `set_task_status`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master set-status [options]`
* **Description:** `Update the status of one or more Taskmaster tasks or subtasks, e.g., 'pending', 'in-progress', 'done'.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID(s) of the Taskmaster task(s) or subtask(s), e.g., '15', '15.2', or '16,17.1', to update.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `status`: `Required. The new status to set, e.g., 'done', 'pending', 'in-progress', 'review', 'cancelled'.` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Mark progress as tasks move through the development cycle.
### 12. Remove Task (`remove_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `remove_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master remove-task [options]`
* **Description:** `Permanently remove a task or subtask from the Taskmaster tasks list.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task, e.g., '5', or subtask, e.g., '5.2', to permanently remove.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `yes`: `Skip the confirmation prompt and immediately delete the task.` (CLI: `-y, --yes`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Permanently delete tasks or subtasks that are no longer needed in the project.
* **Notes:** Use with caution as this operation cannot be undone. Consider using 'blocked', 'cancelled', or 'deferred' status instead if you just want to exclude a task from active planning but keep it for reference. The command automatically cleans up dependency references in other tasks.
---
## Task Structure & Breakdown
### 13. Expand Task (`expand_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `expand_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master expand [options]`
* **Description:** `Use Taskmaster's AI to break down a complex task into smaller, manageable subtasks. Appends subtasks by default.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `The ID of the specific Taskmaster task you want to break down into subtasks.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `num`: `Optional: Suggests how many subtasks Taskmaster should aim to create. Uses complexity analysis/defaults otherwise.` (CLI: `-n, --num <number>`)
* `research`: `Enable Taskmaster to use the research role for more informed subtask generation. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `prompt`: `Optional: Provide extra context or specific instructions to Taskmaster for generating the subtasks.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `force`: `Optional: If true, clear existing subtasks before generating new ones. Default is false (append).` (CLI: `--force`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context the task belongs to. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Generate a detailed implementation plan for a complex task before starting coding. Automatically uses complexity report recommendations if available and `num` is not specified.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 14. Expand All Tasks (`expand_all`)
* **MCP Tool:** `expand_all`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master expand --all [options]` (Note: CLI uses the `expand` command with the `--all` flag)
* **Description:** `Tell Taskmaster to automatically expand all eligible pending/in-progress tasks based on complexity analysis or defaults. Appends subtasks by default.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `num`: `Optional: Suggests how many subtasks Taskmaster should aim to create per task.` (CLI: `-n, --num <number>`)
* `research`: `Enable research role for more informed subtask generation. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `prompt`: `Optional: Provide extra context for Taskmaster to apply generally during expansion.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `force`: `Optional: If true, clear existing subtasks before generating new ones for each eligible task. Default is false (append).` (CLI: `--force`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to expand. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Useful after initial task generation or complexity analysis to break down multiple tasks at once.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 15. Clear Subtasks (`clear_subtasks`)
* **MCP Tool:** `clear_subtasks`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master clear-subtasks [options]`
* **Description:** `Remove all subtasks from one or more specified Taskmaster parent tasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `The ID(s) of the Taskmaster parent task(s) whose subtasks you want to remove, e.g., '15' or '16,18'. Required unless using 'all'.` (CLI: `-i, --id <ids>`)
* `all`: `Tell Taskmaster to remove subtasks from all parent tasks.` (CLI: `--all`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Used before regenerating subtasks with `expand_task` if the previous breakdown needs replacement.
### 16. Remove Subtask (`remove_subtask`)
* **MCP Tool:** `remove_subtask`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master remove-subtask [options]`
* **Description:** `Remove a subtask from its Taskmaster parent, optionally converting it into a standalone task.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID(s) of the Taskmaster subtask(s) to remove, e.g., '15.2' or '16.1,16.3'.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `convert`: `If used, Taskmaster will turn the subtask into a regular top-level task instead of deleting it.` (CLI: `-c, --convert`)
* `generate`: `Enable Taskmaster to regenerate markdown task files after removing the subtask.` (CLI: `--generate`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Delete unnecessary subtasks or promote a subtask to a top-level task.
### 17. Move Task (`move_task`)
* **MCP Tool:** `move_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master move [options]`
* **Description:** `Move a task or subtask to a new position within the task hierarchy.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `from`: `Required. ID of the task/subtask to move (e.g., "5" or "5.2"). Can be comma-separated for multiple tasks.` (CLI: `--from <id>`)
* `to`: `Required. ID of the destination (e.g., "7" or "7.3"). Must match the number of source IDs if comma-separated.` (CLI: `--to <id>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Reorganize tasks by moving them within the hierarchy. Supports various scenarios like:
* Moving a task to become a subtask
* Moving a subtask to become a standalone task
* Moving a subtask to a different parent
* Reordering subtasks within the same parent
* Moving a task to a new, non-existent ID (automatically creates placeholders)
* Moving multiple tasks at once with comma-separated IDs
* **Validation Features:**
* Allows moving tasks to non-existent destination IDs (creates placeholder tasks)
* Prevents moving to existing task IDs that already have content (to avoid overwriting)
* Validates that source tasks exist before attempting to move them
* Maintains proper parent-child relationships
* **Example CLI:** `task-master move --from=5.2 --to=7.3` to move subtask 5.2 to become subtask 7.3.
* **Example Multi-Move:** `task-master move --from=10,11,12 --to=16,17,18` to move multiple tasks to new positions.
* **Common Use:** Resolving merge conflicts in tasks.json when multiple team members create tasks on different branches.
---
## Dependency Management
### 18. Add Dependency (`add_dependency`)
* **MCP Tool:** `add_dependency`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master add-dependency [options]`
* **Description:** `Define a dependency in Taskmaster, making one task a prerequisite for another.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task that will depend on another.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `dependsOn`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task that must be completed first, the prerequisite.` (CLI: `-d, --depends-on <id>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <path>`)
* **Usage:** Establish the correct order of execution between tasks.
### 19. Remove Dependency (`remove_dependency`)
* **MCP Tool:** `remove_dependency`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master remove-dependency [options]`
* **Description:** `Remove a dependency relationship between two Taskmaster tasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task you want to remove a prerequisite from.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `dependsOn`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task that should no longer be a prerequisite.` (CLI: `-d, --depends-on <id>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to operate on. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Update task relationships when the order of execution changes.
### 20. Validate Dependencies (`validate_dependencies`)
* **MCP Tool:** `validate_dependencies`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master validate-dependencies [options]`
* **Description:** `Check your Taskmaster tasks for dependency issues (like circular references or links to non-existent tasks) without making changes.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to validate. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Audit the integrity of your task dependencies.
### 21. Fix Dependencies (`fix_dependencies`)
* **MCP Tool:** `fix_dependencies`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master fix-dependencies [options]`
* **Description:** `Automatically fix dependency issues (like circular references or links to non-existent tasks) in your Taskmaster tasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to fix dependencies in. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Clean up dependency errors automatically.
---
## Analysis & Reporting
### 22. Analyze Project Complexity (`analyze_project_complexity`)
* **MCP Tool:** `analyze_project_complexity`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master analyze-complexity [options]`
* **Description:** `Have Taskmaster analyze your tasks to determine their complexity and suggest which ones need to be broken down further.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `output`: `Where to save the complexity analysis report. Default is '.taskmaster/reports/task-complexity-report.json' (or '..._tagname.json' if a tag is used).` (CLI: `-o, --output <file>`)
* `threshold`: `The minimum complexity score (1-10) that should trigger a recommendation to expand a task.` (CLI: `-t, --threshold <number>`)
* `research`: `Enable research role for more accurate complexity analysis. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to analyze. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Used before breaking down tasks to identify which ones need the most attention.
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. Please inform users to hang tight while the operation is in progress.
### 23. View Complexity Report (`complexity_report`)
* **MCP Tool:** `complexity_report`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master complexity-report [options]`
* **Description:** `Display the task complexity analysis report in a readable format.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to show the report for. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to the complexity report (default: '.taskmaster/reports/task-complexity-report.json').` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Review and understand the complexity analysis results after running analyze-complexity.
---
## File Management
### 24. Generate Task Files (`generate`)
* **MCP Tool:** `generate`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master generate [options]`
* **Description:** `Create or update individual Markdown files for each task based on your tasks.json.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `output`: `The directory where Taskmaster should save the task files (default: in a 'tasks' directory).` (CLI: `-o, --output <directory>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to generate files for. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* **Usage:** Run this after making changes to tasks.json to keep individual task files up to date. This command is now manual and no longer runs automatically.
---
## AI-Powered Research
### 25. Research (`research`)
* **MCP Tool:** `research`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master research [options]`
* **Description:** `Perform AI-powered research queries with project context to get fresh, up-to-date information beyond the AI's knowledge cutoff.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `query`: `Required. Research query/prompt (e.g., "What are the latest best practices for React Query v5?").` (CLI: `[query]` positional or `-q, --query <text>`)
* `taskIds`: `Comma-separated list of task/subtask IDs from the current tag context (e.g., "15,16.2,17").` (CLI: `-i, --id <ids>`)
* `filePaths`: `Comma-separated list of file paths for context (e.g., "src/api.js,docs/readme.md").` (CLI: `-f, --files <paths>`)
* `customContext`: `Additional custom context text to include in the research.` (CLI: `-c, --context <text>`)
* `includeProjectTree`: `Include project file tree structure in context (default: false).` (CLI: `--tree`)
* `detailLevel`: `Detail level for the research response: 'low', 'medium', 'high' (default: medium).` (CLI: `--detail <level>`)
* `saveTo`: `Task or subtask ID (e.g., "15", "15.2") to automatically save the research conversation to.` (CLI: `--save-to <id>`)
* `saveFile`: `If true, saves the research conversation to a markdown file in '.taskmaster/docs/research/'.` (CLI: `--save-file`)
* `noFollowup`: `Disables the interactive follow-up question menu in the CLI.` (CLI: `--no-followup`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to use for task-based context gathering. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `projectRoot`: `The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path.` (CLI: Determined automatically)
* **Usage:** **This is a POWERFUL tool that agents should use FREQUENTLY** to:
* Get fresh information beyond knowledge cutoff dates
* Research latest best practices, library updates, security patches
* Find implementation examples for specific technologies
* Validate approaches against current industry standards
* Get contextual advice based on project files and tasks
* **When to Consider Using Research:**
* **Before implementing any task** - Research current best practices
* **When encountering new technologies** - Get up-to-date implementation guidance (libraries, apis, etc)
* **For security-related tasks** - Find latest security recommendations
* **When updating dependencies** - Research breaking changes and migration guides
* **For performance optimization** - Get current performance best practices
* **When debugging complex issues** - Research known solutions and workarounds
* **Research + Action Pattern:**
* Use `research` to gather fresh information
* Use `update_subtask` to commit findings with timestamps
* Use `update_task` to incorporate research into task details
* Use `add_task` with research flag for informed task creation
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. The research provides FRESH data beyond the AI's training cutoff, making it invaluable for current best practices and recent developments.
---
## Tag Management
This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (tags).
### 26. List Tags (`tags`)
* **MCP Tool:** `list_tags`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master tags [options]`
* **Description:** `List all available tags with task counts, completion status, and other metadata.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
* `--show-metadata`: `Include detailed metadata in the output (e.g., creation date, description).` (CLI: `--show-metadata`)
### 27. Add Tag (`add_tag`)
* **MCP Tool:** `add_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master add-tag <tagName> [options]`
* **Description:** `Create a new, empty tag context, or copy tasks from another tag.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tagName`: `Name of the new tag to create (alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores).` (CLI: `<tagName>` positional)
* `--from-branch`: `Creates a tag with a name derived from the current git branch, ignoring the <tagName> argument.` (CLI: `--from-branch`)
* `--copy-from-current`: `Copy tasks from the currently active tag to the new tag.` (CLI: `--copy-from-current`)
* `--copy-from <tag>`: `Copy tasks from a specific source tag to the new tag.` (CLI: `--copy-from <tag>`)
* `--description <text>`: `Provide an optional description for the new tag.` (CLI: `-d, --description <text>`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
### 28. Delete Tag (`delete_tag`)
* **MCP Tool:** `delete_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master delete-tag <tagName> [options]`
* **Description:** `Permanently delete a tag and all of its associated tasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tagName`: `Name of the tag to delete.` (CLI: `<tagName>` positional)
* `--yes`: `Skip the confirmation prompt.` (CLI: `-y, --yes`)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
### 29. Use Tag (`use_tag`)
* **MCP Tool:** `use_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master use-tag <tagName>`
* **Description:** `Switch your active task context to a different tag.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tagName`: `Name of the tag to switch to.` (CLI: `<tagName>` positional)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
### 30. Rename Tag (`rename_tag`)
* **MCP Tool:** `rename_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master rename-tag <oldName> <newName>`
* **Description:** `Rename an existing tag.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `oldName`: `The current name of the tag.` (CLI: `<oldName>` positional)
* `newName`: `The new name for the tag.` (CLI: `<newName>` positional)
* `file`: `Path to your Taskmaster 'tasks.json' file. Default relies on auto-detection.` (CLI: `-f, --file <file>`)
### 31. Copy Tag (`copy_tag`)
* **MCP Tool:** `copy_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master copy-tag <sourceName> <targetName> [options]`
* **Description:** `Copy an entire tag context, including all its tasks and metadata, to a new tag.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `sourceName`: `Name of the tag to copy from.` (CLI: `<sourceName>` positional)
* `targetName`: `Name of the new tag to create.` (CLI: `<targetName>` positional)
* `--description <text>`: `Optional description for the new tag.` (CLI: `-d, --description <text>`)
---
## Miscellaneous
### 32. Sync Readme (`sync-readme`) -- experimental
* **MCP Tool:** N/A
* **CLI Command:** `task-master sync-readme [options]`
* **Description:** `Exports your task list to your project's README.md file, useful for showcasing progress.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `status`: `Filter tasks by status (e.g., 'pending', 'done').` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `withSubtasks`: `Include subtasks in the export.` (CLI: `--with-subtasks`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to export from. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
---
## Environment Variables Configuration (Updated)
Taskmaster primarily uses the **`.taskmaster/config.json`** file (in project root) for configuration (models, parameters, logging level, etc.), managed via `task-master models --setup`.
Environment variables are used **only** for sensitive API keys related to AI providers and specific overrides like the Ollama base URL:
* **API Keys (Required for corresponding provider):**
* `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY`
* `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY`
* `OPENAI_API_KEY`
* `GOOGLE_API_KEY`
* `MISTRAL_API_KEY`
* `AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY` (Requires `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT` too)
* `OPENROUTER_API_KEY`
* `XAI_API_KEY`
* `OLLAMA_API_KEY` (Requires `OLLAMA_BASE_URL` too)
* **Endpoints (Optional/Provider Specific inside .taskmaster/config.json):**
* `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT`
* `OLLAMA_BASE_URL` (Default: `http://localhost:11434/api`)
**Set API keys** in your **`.env`** file in the project root (for CLI use) or within the `env` section of your **`.kiro/mcp.json`** file (for MCP/Kiro integration). All other settings (model choice, max tokens, temperature, log level, custom endpoints) are managed in `.taskmaster/config.json` via `task-master models` command or `models` MCP tool.
---
For details on how these commands fit into the development process, see the [dev_workflow.md](.kiro/steering/dev_workflow.md).

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# Taskmaster Hook-Driven Workflow
## Core Principle: Hooks Automate Task Management
When working with Taskmaster in Kiro, **avoid manually marking tasks as done**. The hook system automatically handles task completion based on:
- **Test Success**: `[TM] Test Success Task Completer` detects passing tests and prompts for task completion
- **Code Changes**: `[TM] Code Change Task Tracker` monitors implementation progress
- **Dependency Chains**: `[TM] Task Dependency Auto-Progression` auto-starts dependent tasks
## AI Assistant Workflow
Follow this pattern when implementing features:
1. **Implement First**: Write code, create tests, make changes
2. **Save Frequently**: Hooks trigger on file saves to track progress automatically
3. **Let Hooks Decide**: Allow hooks to detect completion rather than manually setting status
4. **Respond to Prompts**: Confirm when hooks suggest task completion
## Key Rules for AI Assistants
- **Never use `tm set-status --status=done`** unless hooks fail to detect completion
- **Always write tests** - they provide the most reliable completion signal
- **Save files after implementation** - this triggers progress tracking
- **Trust hook suggestions** - if no completion prompt appears, more work may be needed
## Automatic Behaviors
The hook system provides:
- **Progress Logging**: Implementation details automatically added to task notes
- **Evidence-Based Completion**: Tasks marked done only when criteria are met
- **Dependency Management**: Next tasks auto-started when dependencies complete
- **Natural Flow**: Focus on coding, not task management overhead
## Manual Override Cases
Only manually set task status for:
- Documentation-only tasks
- Tasks without testable outcomes
- Emergency fixes without proper test coverage
Use `tm set-status` sparingly - prefer hook-driven completion.
## Implementation Pattern
```
1. Implement feature → Save file
2. Write tests → Save test file
3. Tests pass → Hook prompts completion
4. Confirm completion → Next task auto-starts
```
This workflow ensures proper task tracking while maintaining development flow.

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{
"mcpServers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"]
}
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# Task Master AI - Agent Integration Guide
## Essential Commands
### Core Workflow Commands
```bash
# Project Setup
task-master init # Initialize Task Master in current project
task-master parse-prd .taskmaster/docs/prd.txt # Generate tasks from PRD document
task-master models --setup # Configure AI models interactively
# Daily Development Workflow
task-master list # Show all tasks with status
task-master next # Get next available task to work on
task-master show <id> # View detailed task information (e.g., task-master show 1.2)
task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done # Mark task complete
# Task Management
task-master add-task --prompt="description" --research # Add new task with AI assistance
task-master expand --id=<id> --research --force # Break task into subtasks
task-master update-task --id=<id> --prompt="changes" # Update specific task
task-master update --from=<id> --prompt="changes" # Update multiple tasks from ID onwards
task-master update-subtask --id=<id> --prompt="notes" # Add implementation notes to subtask
# Analysis & Planning
task-master analyze-complexity --research # Analyze task complexity
task-master complexity-report # View complexity analysis
task-master expand --all --research # Expand all eligible tasks
# Dependencies & Organization
task-master add-dependency --id=<id> --depends-on=<id> # Add task dependency
task-master move --from=<id> --to=<id> # Reorganize task hierarchy
task-master validate-dependencies # Check for dependency issues
task-master generate # Update task markdown files (usually auto-called)
```
## Key Files & Project Structure
### Core Files
- `.taskmaster/tasks/tasks.json` - Main task data file (auto-managed)
- `.taskmaster/config.json` - AI model configuration (use `task-master models` to modify)
- `.taskmaster/docs/prd.txt` - Product Requirements Document for parsing
- `.taskmaster/tasks/*.txt` - Individual task files (auto-generated from tasks.json)
- `.env` - API keys for CLI usage
### Claude Code Integration Files
- `CLAUDE.md` - Auto-loaded context for Claude Code (this file)
- `.claude/settings.json` - Claude Code tool allowlist and preferences
- `.claude/commands/` - Custom slash commands for repeated workflows
- `.mcp.json` - MCP server configuration (project-specific)
### Directory Structure
```
project/
├── .taskmaster/
│ ├── tasks/ # Task files directory
│ │ ├── tasks.json # Main task database
│ │ ├── task-1.md # Individual task files
│ │ └── task-2.md
│ ├── docs/ # Documentation directory
│ │ ├── prd.txt # Product requirements
│ ├── reports/ # Analysis reports directory
│ │ └── task-complexity-report.json
│ ├── templates/ # Template files
│ │ └── example_prd.txt # Example PRD template
│ └── config.json # AI models & settings
├── .claude/
│ ├── settings.json # Claude Code configuration
│ └── commands/ # Custom slash commands
├── .env # API keys
├── .mcp.json # MCP configuration
└── CLAUDE.md # This file - auto-loaded by Claude Code
```
## MCP Integration
Task Master provides an MCP server that Claude Code can connect to. Configure in `.mcp.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"task-master-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
"GOOGLE_API_KEY": "GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE",
"XAI_API_KEY": "XAI_API_KEY_HERE",
"OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "OPENROUTER_API_KEY_HERE",
"MISTRAL_API_KEY": "MISTRAL_API_KEY_HERE",
"AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY": "AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
"OLLAMA_API_KEY": "OLLAMA_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
```
### Essential MCP Tools
```javascript
help; // = shows available taskmaster commands
// Project setup
initialize_project; // = task-master init
parse_prd; // = task-master parse-prd
// Daily workflow
get_tasks; // = task-master list
next_task; // = task-master next
get_task; // = task-master show <id>
set_task_status; // = task-master set-status
// Task management
add_task; // = task-master add-task
expand_task; // = task-master expand
update_task; // = task-master update-task
update_subtask; // = task-master update-subtask
update; // = task-master update
// Analysis
analyze_project_complexity; // = task-master analyze-complexity
complexity_report; // = task-master complexity-report
```
## Claude Code Workflow Integration
### Standard Development Workflow
#### 1. Project Initialization
```bash
# Initialize Task Master
task-master init
# Create or obtain PRD, then parse it
task-master parse-prd .taskmaster/docs/prd.txt
# Analyze complexity and expand tasks
task-master analyze-complexity --research
task-master expand --all --research
```
If tasks already exist, another PRD can be parsed (with new information only!) using parse-prd with --append flag. This will add the generated tasks to the existing list of tasks..
#### 2. Daily Development Loop
```bash
# Start each session
task-master next # Find next available task
task-master show <id> # Review task details
# During implementation, check in code context into the tasks and subtasks
task-master update-subtask --id=<id> --prompt="implementation notes..."
# Complete tasks
task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done
```
#### 3. Multi-Claude Workflows
For complex projects, use multiple Claude Code sessions:
```bash
# Terminal 1: Main implementation
cd project && claude
# Terminal 2: Testing and validation
cd project-test-worktree && claude
# Terminal 3: Documentation updates
cd project-docs-worktree && claude
```
### Custom Slash Commands
Create `.claude/commands/taskmaster-next.md`:
```markdown
Find the next available Task Master task and show its details.
Steps:
1. Run `task-master next` to get the next task
2. If a task is available, run `task-master show <id>` for full details
3. Provide a summary of what needs to be implemented
4. Suggest the first implementation step
```
Create `.claude/commands/taskmaster-complete.md`:
```markdown
Complete a Task Master task: $ARGUMENTS
Steps:
1. Review the current task with `task-master show $ARGUMENTS`
2. Verify all implementation is complete
3. Run any tests related to this task
4. Mark as complete: `task-master set-status --id=$ARGUMENTS --status=done`
5. Show the next available task with `task-master next`
```
## Tool Allowlist Recommendations
Add to `.claude/settings.json`:
```json
{
"allowedTools": [
"Edit",
"Bash(task-master *)",
"Bash(git commit:*)",
"Bash(git add:*)",
"Bash(npm run *)",
"mcp__task_master_ai__*"
]
}
```
## Configuration & Setup
### API Keys Required
At least **one** of these API keys must be configured:
- `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` (Claude models) - **Recommended**
- `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` (Research features) - **Highly recommended**
- `OPENAI_API_KEY` (GPT models)
- `GOOGLE_API_KEY` (Gemini models)
- `MISTRAL_API_KEY` (Mistral models)
- `OPENROUTER_API_KEY` (Multiple models)
- `XAI_API_KEY` (Grok models)
An API key is required for any provider used across any of the 3 roles defined in the `models` command.
### Model Configuration
```bash
# Interactive setup (recommended)
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
```
## Task Structure & IDs
### Task ID Format
- Main tasks: `1`, `2`, `3`, etc.
- Subtasks: `1.1`, `1.2`, `2.1`, etc.
- Sub-subtasks: `1.1.1`, `1.1.2`, etc.
### Task Status Values
- `pending` - Ready to work on
- `in-progress` - Currently being worked on
- `done` - Completed and verified
- `deferred` - Postponed
- `cancelled` - No longer needed
- `blocked` - Waiting on external factors
### Task Fields
```json
{
"id": "1.2",
"title": "Implement user authentication",
"description": "Set up JWT-based auth system",
"status": "pending",
"priority": "high",
"dependencies": ["1.1"],
"details": "Use bcrypt for hashing, JWT for tokens...",
"testStrategy": "Unit tests for auth functions, integration tests for login flow",
"subtasks": []
}
```
## Claude Code Best Practices with Task Master
### Context Management
- Use `/clear` between different tasks to maintain focus
- This CLAUDE.md file is automatically loaded for context
- Use `task-master show <id>` to pull specific task context when needed
### Iterative Implementation
1. `task-master show <subtask-id>` - Understand requirements
2. Explore codebase and plan implementation
3. `task-master update-subtask --id=<id> --prompt="detailed plan"` - Log plan
4. `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=in-progress` - Start work
5. Implement code following logged plan
6. `task-master update-subtask --id=<id> --prompt="what worked/didn't work"` - Log progress
7. `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done` - Complete task
### Complex Workflows with Checklists
For large migrations or multi-step processes:
1. Create a markdown PRD file describing the new changes: `touch task-migration-checklist.md` (prds can be .txt or .md)
2. Use Taskmaster to parse the new prd with `task-master parse-prd --append` (also available in MCP)
3. Use Taskmaster to expand the newly generated tasks into subtasks. Consdier using `analyze-complexity` with the correct --to and --from IDs (the new ids) to identify the ideal subtask amounts for each task. Then expand them.
4. Work through items systematically, checking them off as completed
5. Use `task-master update-subtask` to log progress on each task/subtask and/or updating/researching them before/during implementation if getting stuck
### Git Integration
Task Master works well with `gh` CLI:
```bash
# Create PR for completed task
gh pr create --title "Complete task 1.2: User authentication" --body "Implements JWT auth system as specified in task 1.2"
# Reference task in commits
git commit -m "feat: implement JWT auth (task 1.2)"
```
### Parallel Development with Git Worktrees
```bash
# Create worktrees for parallel task development
git worktree add ../project-auth feature/auth-system
git worktree add ../project-api feature/api-refactor
# Run Claude Code in each worktree
cd ../project-auth && claude # Terminal 1: Auth work
cd ../project-api && claude # Terminal 2: API work
```
## Troubleshooting
### AI Commands Failing
```bash
# Check API keys are configured
cat .env # For CLI usage
# Verify model configuration
task-master models
# Test with different model
task-master models --set-fallback gpt-4o-mini
```
### MCP Connection Issues
- Check `.mcp.json` configuration
- Verify Node.js installation
- Use `--mcp-debug` flag when starting Claude Code
- Use CLI as fallback if MCP unavailable
### Task File Sync Issues
```bash
# Regenerate task files from tasks.json
task-master generate
# Fix dependency issues
task-master fix-dependencies
```
DO NOT RE-INITIALIZE. That will not do anything beyond re-adding the same Taskmaster core files.
## Important Notes
### AI-Powered Operations
These commands make AI calls and may take up to a minute:
- `parse_prd` / `task-master parse-prd`
- `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity`
- `expand_task` / `task-master expand`
- `expand_all` / `task-master expand --all`
- `add_task` / `task-master add-task`
- `update` / `task-master update`
- `update_task` / `task-master update-task`
- `update_subtask` / `task-master update-subtask`
### File Management
- Never manually edit `tasks.json` - use commands instead
- Never manually edit `.taskmaster/config.json` - use `task-master models`
- Task markdown files in `tasks/` are auto-generated
- Run `task-master generate` after manual changes to tasks.json
### Claude Code Session Management
- Use `/clear` frequently to maintain focused context
- Create custom slash commands for repeated Task Master workflows
- Configure tool allowlist to streamline permissions
- Use headless mode for automation: `claude -p "task-master next"`
### Multi-Task Updates
- Use `update --from=<id>` to update multiple future tasks
- Use `update-task --id=<id>` for single task updates
- Use `update-subtask --id=<id>` for implementation logging
### Research Mode
- Add `--research` flag for research-based AI enhancement
- Requires a research model API key like Perplexity (`PERPLEXITY_API_KEY`) in environment
- Provides more informed task creation and updates
- Recommended for complex technical tasks
---
_This guide ensures Claude Code has immediate access to Task Master's essential functionality for agentic development workflows._

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