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@@ -75,3 +75,4 @@ task-master research "How to optimize this?" --id=23 --save-to=23.1
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- Full feature parity with CLI except interactive follow-ups
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The research command integrates with the existing AI service layer and supports all configured AI providers. Both CLI and MCP interfaces provide comprehensive research capabilities with intelligent context gathering and flexible output options.
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@@ -11,3 +11,4 @@ Fix critical bugs in task move functionality:
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- **Improved comma-separated batch moves**: Multiple tasks can now be moved simultaneously using comma-separated IDs (e.g., "88,90" → "92,93") with proper error handling and atomic operations.
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These fixes enables proper task hierarchy reorganization for corner cases that were previously broken.
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"task-master-ai": patch
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Adds ability to automatically create/switch tags to match the current git branch. The configuration to enable the git workflow and then use the auto switching is in config.json."
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@@ -16,3 +16,4 @@ Adds the `--append` flag to `update-task` command, enabling it to behave like `u
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- Consistent behavior between CLI and MCP interfaces
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Instead of requiring separate subtask creation for progress tracking, you can now append timestamped information directly to parent tasks while preserving the option for comprehensive task updates.
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- analyze-complexity --tag=branch: Generate tag-specific complexity reports
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- All task operations can target specific contexts while preserving other lists
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- Non-existent tags are created automatically for seamless workflow
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Fix issue with generate command which was creating tasks in the legacy tasks location.
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- No longer creates individual task files automatically. You can still use `generate` if you need to create our update your task files.
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Introduces Tagged Lists: AI Multi-Context Task Management System
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This major release introduces Tagged Lists, a comprehensive system that transforms Task Master into a multi-context task management powerhouse. You can now organize tasks into completely isolated contexts, enabling parallel (agentic) development workflows, team collaboration, and project experimentation without conflicts.
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This major feature release introduces Tagged Lists, a comprehensive system that transforms Taskmaster into a multi-context task management powerhouse. You can now organize tasks into completely isolated contexts, enabling parallel (agentic) development workflows, team collaboration, and project experimentation without conflicts.
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**🏷️ Tagged Task Lists Architecture:**
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The new tagged system fundamentally changes how tasks are organized:
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The new tagged system fundamentally improves how tasks are organized:
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- **Legacy Format**: `{ "tasks": [...] }`
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- **New Tagged Format**: `{ "master": { "tasks": [...], "metadata": {...} }, "feature-xyz": { "tasks": [...], "metadata": {...} } }`
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- **Automatic Migration**: Existing projects seamlessly migrate to tagged format with zero user intervention
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- **State Management**: New `.taskmaster/state.json` tracks current tag, last switched time, and migration status
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- **Configuration Integration**: Enhanced `.taskmaster/config.json` with tag-specific settings and defaults
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- **Automatic Migration**: Existing projects will seamlessly migrate to tagged format with zero user intervention
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- **State Management**: New `.taskmaster/state.json` tracks current tag, last switched time, migration status and more.
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- **Configuration Integration**: Enhanced `.taskmaster/config.json` with tag-specific settings and defaults.
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By default, your existing task list will be migrated to the `master` tag.
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**🚀 Complete Tag Management Suite:**
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**Core Tag Commands:**
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- `task-master tags [--show-metadata]` - List all tags with task counts, completion stats, and metadata
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- `task-master add-tag <name> [options]` - Create new tag contexts with optional task copying
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- `task-master delete-tag <name> [--yes]` - Delete tags with double confirmation protection
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- `task-master delete-tag <name> [--yes]` - Delete tags (and attached tasks) with double confirmation protection
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- `task-master use-tag <name>` - Switch contexts and immediately see next available task
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- `task-master rename-tag <old> <new>` - Rename tags with automatic current tag reference updates
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- `task-master copy-tag <source> <target> [options]` - Duplicate tag contexts for experimentation
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**Tag Creation Options:**
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- `--copy-from-current` - Copy tasks from currently active tag
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- `--copy-from=<tag>` - Copy tasks from specific tag
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- `--from-branch` - Creates a new tag usin active git branch name (for `add-tag` only)
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- `--from-branch` - Creates a new tag using the active git branch name (for `add-tag` only)
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- `--description="<text>"` - Add custom tag descriptions
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- Empty tag creation for fresh contexts
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- `task-master set-status --tag=hotfix --id=5 --status=done` - Update tasks in specific contexts
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- `task-master expand --tag=research --id=3` - Break down tasks within tag contexts
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This way you or your agent can store out of context tasks into the appropriate tags for later, allowing you to maintain a groomed and scoped master list. Focus on value, not chores.
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**📊 Enhanced Workflow Features:**
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**Smart Context Switching:**
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- Graceful handling of missing tags and corrupted data
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- Detailed error messages with suggested corrections
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This release establishes the foundation for advanced multi-context workflows while maintaining the simplicity and power that makes Task Master effective for individual developers.
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This release establishes the foundation for advanced multi-context workflows while maintaining the simplicity and power that makes Task Master effective for individual developers.
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@@ -22,3 +22,4 @@ Added comprehensive save-to-file capability to the research command, enabling us
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- Generates timestamped, slugified filenames (e.g., `2025-01-13_what-is-typescript.md`)
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- Comprehensive Markdown format with metadata headers including query, timestamp, and context sources
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- Clean conversation history formatting without duplicate information
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No longer automatically creates individual task files as they are not used by the applicatoin. You can still generate them anytime using the `generate` command.
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@@ -17,3 +17,4 @@ Enhanced get-task/show command to support comma-separated task IDs for efficient
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- **API Efficiency**: RESTful array responses in MCP format enable more sophisticated integrations
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This enhancement maintains full backward compatibility while significantly improving efficiency for both human users and AI agents working with multiple tasks.
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Adds support for filtering tasks by multiple statuses at once using comma-separated statuses.
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Example: `cancelled,deferred`
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Improves dependency management when moving tasks by updating subtask dependencies that reference sibling subtasks by their old parent-based ID
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"task-master-ai": minor
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Adds tag to CLI output so you know which tag you are performing operations on. Already supported in the MCP response.
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Adds tag to CLI and MCP outputs/responses so you know which tag you are performing operations on.
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---
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description: Guide for using Task Master to manage task-driven development workflows
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description: Guide for using Taskmaster to manage task-driven development workflows
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globs: **/*
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alwaysApply: true
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---
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# Task Master Development Workflow
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This guide outlines the typical process for using Task Master to manage software development projects.
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# Taskmaster Development Workflow
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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.
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- **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.
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- **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.
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## The Basic Loop
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The fundamental development cycle you will facilitate is:
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1. **`list`**: Show the user what needs to be done.
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2. **`next`**: Help the user decide what to work on.
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3. **`show <id>`**: Provide details for a specific task.
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4. **`expand <id>`**: Break down a complex task into smaller, manageable subtasks.
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5. **Implement**: The user writes the code and tests.
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6. **`update-subtask`**: Log progress and findings on behalf of the user.
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7. **`set-status`**: Mark tasks and subtasks as `done` as work is completed.
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8. **Repeat**.
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All your standard command executions should operate on the user's current task context, which defaults to `master`.
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## Standard Development Workflow Process
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### Simple Workflow (Default Starting Point)
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For new projects or when users are getting started, operate within the `master` tag context:
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- Start new projects by running `initialize_project` tool / `task-master init` or `parse_prd` / `task-master parse-prd --input='<prd-file.txt>'` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to generate initial tasks.json with tagged structure
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- Begin coding sessions with `get_tasks` / `task-master list` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to see current tasks, status, and IDs
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- Determine the next task to work on using `next_task` / `task-master next` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc))
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- Analyze task complexity with `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) before breaking down tasks
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- Review complexity report using `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc))
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- Select tasks based on dependencies (all marked 'done'), priority level, and ID order
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- View specific task details using `get_task` / `task-master show <id>` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to understand implementation requirements
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- Break down complex tasks using `expand_task` / `task-master expand --id=<id> --force --research` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) with appropriate flags like `--force` (to replace existing subtasks) and `--research`
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- Implement code following task details, dependencies, and project standards
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- Mark completed tasks with `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc))
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- 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.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc))
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## Leveling Up: Agent-Led Multi-Context Workflows
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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.
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**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.
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### When to Introduce Tags: Your Decision Patterns
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Here are the patterns to look for. When you detect one, you should propose the corresponding workflow to the user.
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#### Pattern 1: Simple Git Feature Branching
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This is the most common and direct use case for tags.
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- **Trigger**: The user creates a new git branch (e.g., `git checkout -b feature/user-auth`).
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- **Your Action**: Propose creating a new tag that mirrors the branch name to isolate the feature's tasks from `master`.
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- **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?"*
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- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag --from-branch`
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#### Pattern 2: Team Collaboration
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- **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.").
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- **Your Action**: Suggest creating a separate tag for the user's work to prevent conflicts with shared master context.
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- **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?"*
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- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag my-work --copy-from-current --description="My tasks while collaborating with Alice"`
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#### Pattern 3: Experiments or Risky Refactors
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- **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.").
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- **Your Action**: Propose creating a sandboxed tag for the experimental work.
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- **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?"*
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- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag experiment-zustand --description="Exploring Zustand migration"`
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#### Pattern 4: Large Feature Initiatives (PRD-Driven)
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This is a more structured approach for significant new features or epics.
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- **Trigger**: The user describes a large, multi-step feature that would benefit from a formal plan.
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- **Your Action**: Propose a comprehensive, PRD-driven workflow.
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- **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?"*
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- **Your Implementation Flow**:
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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.
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2. **Collaborate & Create PRD**: Work with the user to create a detailed PRD file (e.g., `.taskmaster/docs/feature-xyz-prd.txt`).
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3. **Parse PRD into the new tag**: `task-master parse-prd .taskmaster/docs/feature-xyz-prd.txt --tag feature-xyz`
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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.
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#### Pattern 5: Version-Based Development
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Tailor your approach based on the project maturity indicated by tag names.
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- **Prototype/MVP Tags** (`prototype`, `mvp`, `poc`, `v0.x`):
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- **Your Approach**: Focus on speed and functionality over perfection
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- **Task Generation**: Create tasks that emphasize "get it working" over "get it perfect"
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- **Complexity Level**: Lower complexity, fewer subtasks, more direct implementation paths
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- **Research Prompts**: Include context like "This is a prototype - prioritize speed and basic functionality over optimization"
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- **Example Prompt Addition**: *"Since this is for the MVP, I'll focus on tasks that get core functionality working quickly rather than over-engineering."*
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- **Production/Mature Tags** (`v1.0+`, `production`, `stable`):
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- **Your Approach**: Emphasize robustness, testing, and maintainability
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- **Task Generation**: Include comprehensive error handling, testing, documentation, and optimization
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- **Complexity Level**: Higher complexity, more detailed subtasks, thorough implementation paths
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- **Research Prompts**: Include context like "This is for production - prioritize reliability, performance, and maintainability"
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- **Example Prompt Addition**: *"Since this is for production, I'll ensure tasks include proper error handling, testing, and documentation."*
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### Advanced Workflow (Tag-Based & PRD-Driven)
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**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:
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- User mentions teammates or collaboration needs
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- Project has grown to 15+ tasks with mixed priorities
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- User creates feature branches or mentions major initiatives
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- User initializes Taskmaster on an existing, complex codebase
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- User describes large features that would benefit from dedicated planning
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**Your Role in Transition**: Guide the user to a more sophisticated workflow that leverages tags for organization and PRDs for comprehensive planning.
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#### Master List Strategy (High-Value Focus)
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Once you transition to tag-based workflows, the `master` tag should ideally contain only:
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- **High-level deliverables** that provide significant business value
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- **Major milestones** and epic-level features
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- **Critical infrastructure** work that affects the entire project
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- **Release-blocking** items
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**What NOT to put in master**:
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- Detailed implementation subtasks (these go in feature-specific tags' parent tasks)
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- Refactoring work (create dedicated tags like `refactor-auth`)
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- Experimental features (use `experiment-*` tags)
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- Team member-specific tasks (use person-specific tags)
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#### PRD-Driven Feature Development
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**For New Major Features**:
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1. **Identify the Initiative**: When user describes a significant feature
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2. **Create Dedicated Tag**: `add_tag feature-[name] --description="[Feature description]"`
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3. **Collaborative PRD Creation**: Work with user to create comprehensive PRD in `.taskmaster/docs/feature-[name]-prd.txt`
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4. **Parse & Prepare**:
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- `parse_prd .taskmaster/docs/feature-[name]-prd.txt --tag=feature-[name]`
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- `analyze_project_complexity --tag=feature-[name] --research`
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- `expand_all --tag=feature-[name] --research`
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5. **Add Master Reference**: Create a high-level task in `master` that references the feature tag
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**For Existing Codebase Analysis**:
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When users initialize Taskmaster on existing projects:
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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.
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2. **Collaborative Assessment**: Work with user to identify improvement areas, technical debt, or new features
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3. **Strategic PRD Creation**: Co-author PRDs that include:
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- Current state analysis (based on your codebase research)
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- Proposed improvements or new features
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- Implementation strategy considering existing code
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4. **Tag-Based Organization**: Parse PRDs into appropriate tags (`refactor-api`, `feature-dashboard`, `tech-debt`, etc.)
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5. **Master List Curation**: Keep only the most valuable initiatives in master
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The parse-prd's `--append` flag enables the user to parse multple 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.
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### Workflow Transition Examples
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**Example 1: Simple → Team-Based**
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```
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User: "Alice is going to help with the API work"
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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."
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Action: add_tag my-api-work --copy-from-current --description="My API tasks while collaborating with Alice"
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```
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**Example 2: Simple → PRD-Driven**
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```
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User: "I want to add a complete user dashboard with analytics, user management, and reporting"
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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."
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Actions:
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1. add_tag feature-dashboard --description="User dashboard with analytics and management"
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2. Collaborate on PRD creation
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3. parse_prd dashboard-prd.txt --tag=feature-dashboard
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4. Add high-level "User Dashboard" task to master
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```
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**Example 3: Existing Project → Strategic Planning**
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```
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User: "I just initialized Taskmaster on my existing React app. It's getting messy and I want to improve it."
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Your Response: "Let me research your codebase to understand the current architecture, then we can create a strategic plan for improvements."
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Actions:
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1. research "Current React app architecture and improvement opportunities" --tree --files=src/
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2. Collaborate on improvement PRD based on findings
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3. Create tags for different improvement areas (refactor-components, improve-state-management, etc.)
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4. Keep only major improvement initiatives in master
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```
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---
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## Primary Interaction: MCP Server vs. CLI
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Task Master offers two primary ways to interact:
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Taskmaster offers two primary ways to interact:
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1. **MCP Server (Recommended for Integrated Tools)**:
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- For AI agents and integrated development environments (like Cursor), interacting via the **MCP server is the preferred method**.
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- The MCP server exposes Task Master functionality through a set of tools (e.g., `get_tasks`, `add_subtask`).
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- The MCP server exposes Taskmaster functionality through a set of tools (e.g., `get_tasks`, `add_subtask`).
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- This method offers better performance, structured data exchange, and richer error handling compared to CLI parsing.
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- Refer to [`mcp.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/mcp.mdc) for details on the MCP architecture and available tools.
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- A comprehensive list and description of MCP tools and their corresponding CLI commands can be found in [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc).
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@@ -28,62 +208,15 @@ Task Master offers two primary ways to interact:
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- Refer to [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc) for a detailed command reference.
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- **Tagged Task Lists**: CLI fully supports the new tagged system with seamless migration.
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## Tagged Task Lists System
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## How the Tag System Works (For Your Reference)
|
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|
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Task Master now supports **tagged task lists** for multi-context task management:
|
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- **Data Structure**: Tasks are organized into separate contexts (tags) like "master", "feature-branch", or "v2.0".
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- **Silent Migration**: Existing projects automatically migrate to use a "master" tag with zero disruption.
|
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- **Context Isolation**: Tasks in different tags are completely separate. Changes in one tag do not affect any other tag.
|
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- **Manual Control**: The user is always in control. There is no automatic switching. You facilitate switching by using `use-tag <name>`.
|
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- **Full CLI & MCP Support**: All tag management commands are available through both the CLI and MCP tools for you to use. Refer to [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc) for a full command list.
|
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|
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- **Data Structure**: Tasks are organized into separate contexts (tags) like "master", "feature-branch", or "v2.0"
|
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- **Seamless Migration**: Existing projects automatically migrate to use a "master" tag with zero disruption
|
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- **Backward Compatibility**: All existing commands continue to work exactly as before
|
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- **Context Isolation**: Tasks in different tags are completely separate and isolated
|
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- **Silent Migration**: The first time you run any Task Master command, your existing tasks.json will be automatically migrated to the new tagged format
|
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- **Migration Notice**: You'll see a friendly FYI notice after migration explaining the new system
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|
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**Migration Example**:
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```json
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// Before (legacy format)
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{
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"tasks": [
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{ "id": 1, "title": "Setup API", ... }
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]
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}
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|
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// After (tagged format - automatic)
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{
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"master": {
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"tasks": [
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{ "id": 1, "title": "Setup API", ... }
|
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]
|
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}
|
||||
}
|
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```
|
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|
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**Tag Management**: CLI commands for tag management (`add-tag`, `use-tag`, `list-tags`, `delete-tag`, `rename-tag`, `copy-tag`) are now available with manual git integration via `--from-branch` option.
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|
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## Standard Development Workflow Process
|
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|
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- Start new projects by running `initialize_project` tool / `task-master init` or `parse_prd` / `task-master parse-prd --input='<prd-file.txt>'` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to generate initial tasks.json with tagged structure
|
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- Begin coding sessions with `get_tasks` / `task-master list` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to see current tasks, status, and IDs
|
||||
- Determine the next task to work on using `next_task` / `task-master next` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)).
|
||||
- Analyze task complexity with `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) before breaking down tasks
|
||||
- Review complexity report using `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)).
|
||||
- Select tasks based on dependencies (all marked 'done'), priority level, and ID order
|
||||
- Clarify tasks by checking task files in tasks/ directory or asking for user input
|
||||
- View specific task details using `get_task` / `task-master show <id>` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to understand implementation requirements
|
||||
- Break down complex tasks using `expand_task` / `task-master expand --id=<id> --force --research` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) with appropriate flags like `--force` (to replace existing subtasks) and `--research`.
|
||||
- Clear existing subtasks if needed using `clear_subtasks` / `task-master clear-subtasks --id=<id>` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) before regenerating
|
||||
- Implement code following task details, dependencies, and project standards
|
||||
- Verify tasks according to test strategies before marking as complete (See [`tests.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/tests.mdc))
|
||||
- Mark completed tasks with `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc))
|
||||
- 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.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc))
|
||||
- Add new tasks discovered during implementation using `add_task` / `task-master add-task --prompt="..." --research` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)).
|
||||
- Add new subtasks as needed using `add_subtask` / `task-master add-subtask --parent=<id> --title="..."` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)).
|
||||
- Append notes or details to subtasks using `update_subtask` / `task-master update-subtask --id=<subtaskId> --prompt='Add implementation notes here...\nMore details...'` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)).
|
||||
- Generate task files with `generate` / `task-master generate` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) after updating tasks.json
|
||||
- Maintain valid dependency structure with `add_dependency`/`remove_dependency` tools or `task-master add-dependency`/`remove-dependency` commands, `validate_dependencies` / `task-master validate-dependencies`, and `fix_dependencies` / `task-master fix-dependencies` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) when needed
|
||||
- Respect dependency chains and task priorities when selecting work
|
||||
- Report progress regularly using `get_tasks` / `task-master list`
|
||||
- Reorganize tasks as needed using `move_task` / `task-master move --from=<id> --to=<id>` (see [`taskmaster.mdc`](mdc:.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc)) to change task hierarchy or ordering
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Task Complexity Analysis
|
||||
|
||||
|
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@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* `--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`.
|
||||
@@ -108,6 +109,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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`)
|
||||
@@ -136,6 +138,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* `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.
|
||||
@@ -154,6 +157,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* `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>`)
|
||||
* `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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -166,6 +170,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* `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.
|
||||
@@ -191,12 +196,13 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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 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 remove the task from. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
|
||||
* `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:** 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.
|
||||
* **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`)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -206,6 +212,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -217,6 +224,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
@@ -264,6 +272,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -276,6 +285,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* `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`)
|
||||
* `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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -287,6 +297,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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
|
||||
@@ -316,6 +327,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -327,6 +339,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -336,6 +349,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -373,6 +387,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
|
||||
* **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.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -444,6 +459,7 @@ This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (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`)
|
||||
@@ -457,6 +473,7 @@ This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (tags).
|
||||
* `--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`)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -466,6 +483,7 @@ This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (tags).
|
||||
* **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`)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -474,6 +492,7 @@ This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (tags).
|
||||
* **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`)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -483,6 +502,7 @@ This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (tags).
|
||||
* **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`)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
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