fix: implement support for MCP

* chore: fix weird bug where package.json is not upgrading its version based on current package version

* feat: improve `tm init`

.changeset/brave-seas-pull.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+'task-master-ai': patch
+---
+
+- Fixes shebang issue not allowing task-master to run on certain windows operating systems
+- Resolves #241 #211 #184 #193

.changeset/chilly-chicken-leave.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'task-master-ai': patch
+---
+
+Fix remove-task command to handle multiple comma-separated task IDs

.changeset/chubby-moose-stay.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'task-master-ai': patch
+---
+
+Updates the parameter descriptions for update, update-task and update-subtask to ensure the MCP server correctly reaches for the right update command based on what is being updated -- all tasks, one task, or a subtask.

.changeset/moody-pugs-grab.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+'task-master-ai': patch
+---
+
+- Fix `task-master init` polluting codebase with new packages inside `package.json` and modifying project `README`
+  - Now only initializes with cursor rules, windsurf rules, mcp.json, scripts/example_prd.txt, .gitignore modifications, and `README-task-master.md`

.changeset/polite-candles-follow.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'task-master-ai': minor
+---
+
+Add `npx task-master-ai` that runs mcp instead of using `task-master-mcp``

README-task-master.md

@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ To enable enhanced task management capabilities directly within Cursor using the
 4. Configure with the following details:
    - Name: "Task Master"
    - Type: "Command"
-   - Command: "npx -y task-master-mcp"
+   - Command: "npx -y task-master-ai"
 5. Save the settings
 
 Once configured, you can interact with Task Master's task management commands directly through Cursor's interface, providing a more integrated experience.

README.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) provides the easiest way to get started with Task M
 	"mcpServers": {
 		"taskmaster-ai": {
 			"command": "npx",
-			"args": ["-y", "task-master-mcp"],
+			"args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
 			"env": {
 				"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
 				"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

bin/task-master.js

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env node --trace-deprecation
+#!/usr/bin/env node
 
 /**
  * Task Master

docs/tutorial.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ MCP (Model Control Protocol) provides the easiest way to get started with Task M
 	"mcpServers": {
 		"taskmaster-ai": {
 			"command": "npx",
-			"args": ["-y", "task-master-mcp"],
+			"args": ["-y", "task-master-ai"],
 			"env": {
 				"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE",
 				"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE",

mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/remove-task.js

@@ -3,18 +3,23 @@
  * Direct function implementation for removing a task
  */
 
-import { removeTask } from '../../../../scripts/modules/task-manager.js';
+import {
+	removeTask,
+	taskExists
+} from '../../../../scripts/modules/task-manager.js';
 import {
 	enableSilentMode,
-	disableSilentMode
+	disableSilentMode,
+	readJSON
 } from '../../../../scripts/modules/utils.js';
 
 /**
  * Direct function wrapper for removeTask with error handling.
+ * Supports removing multiple tasks at once with comma-separated IDs.
  *
  * @param {Object} args - Command arguments
  * @param {string} args.tasksJsonPath - Explicit path to the tasks.json file.
- * @param {string} args.id - The ID of the task or subtask to remove.
+ * @param {string} args.id - The ID(s) of the task(s) or subtask(s) to remove (comma-separated for multiple).
  * @param {Object} log - Logger object
  * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Remove task result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string }, fromCache: false }
  */
@@ -36,8 +41,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 		}
 
 		// Validate task ID parameter
-		const taskId = id;
-		if (!taskId) {
+		if (!id) {
 			log.error('Task ID is required');
 			return {
 				success: false,
@@ -49,46 +53,103 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 			};
 		}
 
-		// Skip confirmation in the direct function since it's handled by the client
-		log.info(`Removing task with ID: ${taskId} from ${tasksJsonPath}`);
+		// Split task IDs if comma-separated
+		const taskIdArray = id.split(',').map((taskId) => taskId.trim());
 
-		try {
-			// Enable silent mode to prevent console logs from interfering with JSON response
-			enableSilentMode();
+		log.info(
+			`Removing ${taskIdArray.length} task(s) with ID(s): ${taskIdArray.join(', ')} from ${tasksJsonPath}`
+		);
 
-			// Call the core removeTask function using the provided path
-			const result = await removeTask(tasksJsonPath, taskId);
-
-			// Restore normal logging
-			disableSilentMode();
-
-			log.info(`Successfully removed task: ${taskId}`);
-
-			// Return the result
-			return {
-				success: true,
-				data: {
-					message: result.message,
-					taskId: taskId,
-					tasksPath: tasksJsonPath,
-					removedTask: result.removedTask
-				},
-				fromCache: false
-			};
-		} catch (error) {
-			// Make sure to restore normal logging even if there's an error
-			disableSilentMode();
-
-			log.error(`Error removing task: ${error.message}`);
+		// Validate all task IDs exist before proceeding
+		const data = readJSON(tasksJsonPath);
+		if (!data || !data.tasks) {
 			return {
 				success: false,
 				error: {
-					code: error.code || 'REMOVE_TASK_ERROR',
-					message: error.message || 'Failed to remove task'
+					code: 'INVALID_TASKS_FILE',
+					message: `No valid tasks found in ${tasksJsonPath}`
 				},
 				fromCache: false
 			};
 		}
+
+		const invalidTasks = taskIdArray.filter(
+			(taskId) => !taskExists(data.tasks, taskId)
+		);
+
+		if (invalidTasks.length > 0) {
+			return {
+				success: false,
+				error: {
+					code: 'INVALID_TASK_ID',
+					message: `The following tasks were not found: ${invalidTasks.join(', ')}`
+				},
+				fromCache: false
+			};
+		}
+
+		// Remove tasks one by one
+		const results = [];
+
+		// Enable silent mode to prevent console logs from interfering with JSON response
+		enableSilentMode();
+
+		try {
+			for (const taskId of taskIdArray) {
+				try {
+					const result = await removeTask(tasksJsonPath, taskId);
+					results.push({
+						taskId,
+						success: true,
+						message: result.message,
+						removedTask: result.removedTask
+					});
+					log.info(`Successfully removed task: ${taskId}`);
+				} catch (error) {
+					results.push({
+						taskId,
+						success: false,
+						error: error.message
+					});
+					log.error(`Error removing task ${taskId}: ${error.message}`);
+				}
+			}
+		} finally {
+			// Restore normal logging
+			disableSilentMode();
+		}
+
+		// Check if all tasks were successfully removed
+		const successfulRemovals = results.filter((r) => r.success);
+		const failedRemovals = results.filter((r) => !r.success);
+
+		if (successfulRemovals.length === 0) {
+			// All removals failed
+			return {
+				success: false,
+				error: {
+					code: 'REMOVE_TASK_ERROR',
+					message: 'Failed to remove any tasks',
+					details: failedRemovals
+						.map((r) => `${r.taskId}: ${r.error}`)
+						.join('; ')
+				},
+				fromCache: false
+			};
+		}
+
+		// At least some tasks were removed successfully
+		return {
+			success: true,
+			data: {
+				totalTasks: taskIdArray.length,
+				successful: successfulRemovals.length,
+				failed: failedRemovals.length,
+				results: results,
+				tasksPath: tasksJsonPath
+			},
+			fromCache: false
+		};
 	} catch (error) {
 		// Ensure silent mode is disabled even if an outer error occurs
 		disableSilentMode();

mcp-server/src/tools/remove-task.js

@@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ export function registerRemoveTaskTool(server) {
 		parameters: z.object({
 			id: z
 				.string()
-				.describe("ID of the task or subtask to remove (e.g., '5' or '5.2')"),
+				.describe(
+					"ID(s) of the task(s) or subtask(s) to remove (e.g., '5' or '5.2' or '5,6,7')"
+				),
 			file: z.string().optional().describe('Absolute path to the tasks file'),
 			projectRoot: z
 				.string()
@@ -35,7 +37,7 @@ export function registerRemoveTaskTool(server) {
 		}),
 		execute: async (args, { log, session }) => {
 			try {
-				log.info(`Removing task with ID: ${args.id}`);
+				log.info(`Removing task(s) with ID(s): ${args.id}`);
 
 				// Get project root from args or session
 				const rootFolder =

mcp-server/src/tools/update-subtask.js

@@ -20,12 +20,12 @@ export function registerUpdateSubtaskTool(server) {
 	server.addTool({
 		name: 'update_subtask',
 		description:
-			'Appends additional information to a specific subtask without replacing existing content',
+			'Appends timestamped information to a specific subtask without replacing existing content',
 		parameters: z.object({
 			id: z
 				.string()
 				.describe(
-					'ID of the subtask to update in format "parentId.subtaskId" (e.g., "5.2")'
+					'ID of the subtask to update in format "parentId.subtaskId" (e.g., "5.2"). Parent ID is the ID of the task that contains the subtask.'
 				),
 			prompt: z.string().describe('Information to add to the subtask'),
 			research: z

mcp-server/src/tools/update-task.js

@@ -24,7 +24,9 @@ export function registerUpdateTaskTool(server) {
 		parameters: z.object({
 			id: z
 				.string()
-				.describe("ID of the task or subtask (e.g., '15', '15.2') to update"),
+				.describe(
+					"ID of the task (e.g., '15') to update. Subtasks are supported using the update-subtask tool."
+				),
 			prompt: z
 				.string()
 				.describe('New information or context to incorporate into the task'),

mcp-server/src/tools/update.js

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export function registerUpdateTool(server) {
 	server.addTool({
 		name: 'update',
 		description:
-			"Update multiple upcoming tasks (with ID >= 'from' ID) based on new context or changes provided in the prompt. Use 'update_task' instead for a single specific task.",
+			"Update multiple upcoming tasks (with ID >= 'from' ID) based on new context or changes provided in the prompt. Use 'update_task' instead for a single specific task or 'update_subtask' for subtasks.",
 		parameters: z.object({
 			from: z
 				.string()

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
 	"name": "task-master-ai",
-	"version": "0.10.1",
+	"version": "0.11.1",
 	"lockfileVersion": 3,
 	"requires": true,
 	"packages": {
 		"": {
 			"name": "task-master-ai",
-			"version": "0.10.1",
+			"version": "0.11.1",
 			"license": "MIT WITH Commons-Clause",
 			"dependencies": {
 				"@anthropic-ai/sdk": "^0.39.0",
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 			},
 			"bin": {
 				"task-master": "bin/task-master.js",
+				"task-master-ai": "mcp-server/server.js",
 				"task-master-mcp": "mcp-server/server.js"
 			},
 			"devDependencies": {

package.json

@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 {
 	"name": "task-master-ai",
-	"version": "0.11.0",
+	"version": "0.11.1",
 	"description": "A task management system for ambitious AI-driven development that doesn't overwhelm and confuse Cursor.",
 	"main": "index.js",
 	"type": "module",
 	"bin": {
 		"task-master": "bin/task-master.js",
-		"task-master-mcp": "mcp-server/server.js"
+		"task-master-mcp": "mcp-server/server.js",
+		"task-master-ai": "mcp-server/server.js"
 	},
 	"scripts": {
 		"test": "node --experimental-vm-modules node_modules/.bin/jest",

scripts/init.js

@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@
 
 import fs from 'fs';
 import path from 'path';
-import { execSync } from 'child_process';
 import readline from 'readline';
 import { fileURLToPath } from 'url';
 import { dirname } from 'path';
@@ -179,9 +178,6 @@ function copyTemplateFile(templateName, targetPath, replacements = {}) {
 
 	// Map template names to their actual source paths
 	switch (templateName) {
-		case 'dev.js':
-			sourcePath = path.join(__dirname, 'dev.js');
-			break;
 		case 'scripts_README.md':
 			sourcePath = path.join(__dirname, '..', 'assets', 'scripts_README.md');
 			break;
@@ -297,61 +293,8 @@ function copyTemplateFile(templateName, targetPath, replacements = {}) {
 			return;
 		}
 
-		// Handle package.json - merge dependencies
-		if (filename === 'package.json') {
-			log('info', `${targetPath} already exists, merging dependencies...`);
-			try {
-				const existingPackageJson = JSON.parse(
-					fs.readFileSync(targetPath, 'utf8')
-				);
-				const newPackageJson = JSON.parse(content);
-
-				// Merge dependencies, preferring existing versions in case of conflicts
-				existingPackageJson.dependencies = {
-					...newPackageJson.dependencies,
-					...existingPackageJson.dependencies
-				};
-
-				// Add our scripts if they don't already exist
-				existingPackageJson.scripts = {
-					...existingPackageJson.scripts,
-					...Object.fromEntries(
-						Object.entries(newPackageJson.scripts).filter(
-							([key]) => !existingPackageJson.scripts[key]
-						)
-					)
-				};
-
-				// Preserve existing type if present
-				if (!existingPackageJson.type && newPackageJson.type) {
-					existingPackageJson.type = newPackageJson.type;
-				}
-
-				fs.writeFileSync(
-					targetPath,
-					JSON.stringify(existingPackageJson, null, 2)
-				);
-				log(
-					'success',
-					`Updated ${targetPath} with required dependencies and scripts`
-				);
-			} catch (error) {
-				log('error', `Failed to merge package.json: ${error.message}`);
-				// Fallback to writing a backup of the existing file and creating a new one
-				const backupPath = `${targetPath}.backup-${Date.now()}`;
-				fs.copyFileSync(targetPath, backupPath);
-				log('info', `Created backup of existing package.json at ${backupPath}`);
-				fs.writeFileSync(targetPath, content);
-				log(
-					'warn',
-					`Replaced ${targetPath} with new content (due to JSON parsing error)`
-				);
-			}
-			return;
-		}
-
 		// Handle README.md - offer to preserve or create a different file
-		if (filename === 'README.md') {
+		if (filename === 'README-task-master.md') {
 			log('info', `${targetPath} already exists`);
 			// Create a separate README file specifically for this project
 			const taskMasterReadmePath = path.join(
@@ -361,7 +304,7 @@ function copyTemplateFile(templateName, targetPath, replacements = {}) {
 			fs.writeFileSync(taskMasterReadmePath, content);
 			log(
 				'success',
-				`Created ${taskMasterReadmePath} (preserved original README.md)`
+				`Created ${taskMasterReadmePath} (preserved original README-task-master.md)`
 			);
 			return;
 		}
@@ -396,6 +339,30 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 		console.log('==================================================');
 	}
 
+	// Try to get project name from package.json if not provided
+	if (!options.name) {
+		const packageJsonPath = path.join(process.cwd(), 'package.json');
+		try {
+			if (fs.existsSync(packageJsonPath)) {
+				const packageJson = JSON.parse(
+					fs.readFileSync(packageJsonPath, 'utf8')
+				);
+				if (packageJson.name) {
+					log(
+						'info',
+						`Found project name '${packageJson.name}' in package.json`
+					);
+					options.name = packageJson.name;
+				}
+			}
+		} catch (error) {
+			log(
+				'debug',
+				`Could not read project name from package.json: ${error.message}`
+			);
+		}
+	}
+
 	// Determine if we should skip prompts based on the passed options
 	const skipPrompts = options.yes || (options.name && options.description);
 	if (!isSilentMode()) {
@@ -414,7 +381,6 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 		const projectVersion = options.version || '0.1.0'; // Default from commands.js or here
 		const authorName = options.author || 'Vibe coder'; // Default if not provided
 		const dryRun = options.dryRun || false;
-		const skipInstall = options.skipInstall || false;
 		const addAliases = options.aliases || false;
 
 		if (dryRun) {
@@ -429,9 +395,6 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 			if (addAliases) {
 				log('info', 'Would add shell aliases for task-master');
 			}
-			if (!skipInstall) {
-				log('info', 'Would install dependencies');
-			}
 			return {
 				projectName,
 				projectDescription,
@@ -447,7 +410,6 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 			projectDescription,
 			projectVersion,
 			authorName,
-			skipInstall,
 			addAliases
 		);
 	} else {
@@ -514,9 +476,8 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 				return; // Added return for clarity
 			}
 
-			// Still respect dryRun/skipInstall if passed initially even when prompting
+			// Still respect dryRun if passed initially even when prompting
 			const dryRun = options.dryRun || false;
-			const skipInstall = options.skipInstall || false;
 
 			if (dryRun) {
 				log('info', 'DRY RUN MODE: No files will be modified');
@@ -530,9 +491,6 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 				if (addAliasesPrompted) {
 					log('info', 'Would add shell aliases for task-master');
 				}
-				if (!skipInstall) {
-					log('info', 'Would install dependencies');
-				}
 				return {
 					projectName,
 					projectDescription,
@@ -548,7 +506,6 @@ async function initializeProject(options = {}) {
 				projectDescription,
 				projectVersion,
 				authorName,
-				skipInstall, // Use value from initial options
 				addAliasesPrompted // Use value from prompt
 			);
 		} catch (error) {
@@ -574,7 +531,6 @@ function createProjectStructure(
 	projectDescription,
 	projectVersion,
 	authorName,
-	skipInstall,
 	addAliases
 ) {
 	const targetDir = process.cwd();
@@ -585,105 +541,8 @@ function createProjectStructure(
 	ensureDirectoryExists(path.join(targetDir, 'scripts'));
 	ensureDirectoryExists(path.join(targetDir, 'tasks'));
 
-	// Define our package.json content
-	const packageJson = {
-		name: projectName.toLowerCase().replace(/\s+/g, '-'),
-		version: projectVersion,
-		description: projectDescription,
-		author: authorName,
-		type: 'module',
-		scripts: {
-			dev: 'node scripts/dev.js',
-			list: 'node scripts/dev.js list',
-			generate: 'node scripts/dev.js generate',
-			'parse-prd': 'node scripts/dev.js parse-prd'
-		},
-		dependencies: {
-			'@anthropic-ai/sdk': '^0.39.0',
-			boxen: '^8.0.1',
-			chalk: '^4.1.2',
-			commander: '^11.1.0',
-			'cli-table3': '^0.6.5',
-			cors: '^2.8.5',
-			dotenv: '^16.3.1',
-			express: '^4.21.2',
-			fastmcp: '^1.20.5',
-			figlet: '^1.8.0',
-			'fuse.js': '^7.0.0',
-			'gradient-string': '^3.0.0',
-			helmet: '^8.1.0',
-			inquirer: '^12.5.0',
-			jsonwebtoken: '^9.0.2',
-			'lru-cache': '^10.2.0',
-			openai: '^4.89.0',
-			ora: '^8.2.0'
-		}
-	};
-
-	// Check if package.json exists and merge if it does
-	const packageJsonPath = path.join(targetDir, 'package.json');
-	if (fs.existsSync(packageJsonPath)) {
-		log('info', 'package.json already exists, merging content...');
-		try {
-			const existingPackageJson = JSON.parse(
-				fs.readFileSync(packageJsonPath, 'utf8')
-			);
-
-			// Preserve existing fields but add our required ones
-			const mergedPackageJson = {
-				...existingPackageJson,
-				scripts: {
-					...existingPackageJson.scripts,
-					...Object.fromEntries(
-						Object.entries(packageJson.scripts).filter(
-							([key]) =>
-								!existingPackageJson.scripts ||
-								!existingPackageJson.scripts[key]
-						)
-					)
-				},
-				dependencies: {
-					...(existingPackageJson.dependencies || {}),
-					...Object.fromEntries(
-						Object.entries(packageJson.dependencies).filter(
-							([key]) =>
-								!existingPackageJson.dependencies ||
-								!existingPackageJson.dependencies[key]
-						)
-					)
-				}
-			};
-
-			// Ensure type is set if not already present
-			if (!mergedPackageJson.type && packageJson.type) {
-				mergedPackageJson.type = packageJson.type;
-			}
-
-			fs.writeFileSync(
-				packageJsonPath,
-				JSON.stringify(mergedPackageJson, null, 2)
-			);
-			log('success', 'Updated package.json with required fields');
-		} catch (error) {
-			log('error', `Failed to merge package.json: ${error.message}`);
-			// Create a backup before potentially modifying
-			const backupPath = `${packageJsonPath}.backup-${Date.now()}`;
-			fs.copyFileSync(packageJsonPath, backupPath);
-			log('info', `Created backup of existing package.json at ${backupPath}`);
-			fs.writeFileSync(packageJsonPath, JSON.stringify(packageJson, null, 2));
-			log(
-				'warn',
-				'Created new package.json (backup of original file was created)'
-			);
-		}
-	} else {
-		// If package.json doesn't exist, create it
-		fs.writeFileSync(packageJsonPath, JSON.stringify(packageJson, null, 2));
-		log('success', 'Created package.json');
-	}
-
 	// Setup MCP configuration for integration with Cursor
-	setupMCPConfiguration(targetDir, packageJson.name);
+	setupMCPConfiguration(targetDir, projectName);
 
 	// Copy template files with replacements
 	const replacements = {
@@ -731,15 +590,6 @@ function createProjectStructure(
 	// Copy .windsurfrules
 	copyTemplateFile('windsurfrules', path.join(targetDir, '.windsurfrules'));
 
-	// Copy scripts/dev.js
-	copyTemplateFile('dev.js', path.join(targetDir, 'scripts', 'dev.js'));
-
-	// Copy scripts/README.md
-	copyTemplateFile(
-		'scripts_README.md',
-		path.join(targetDir, 'scripts', 'README.md')
-	);
-
 	// Copy example_prd.txt
 	copyTemplateFile(
 		'example_prd.txt',
@@ -749,43 +599,13 @@ function createProjectStructure(
 	// Create main README.md
 	copyTemplateFile(
 		'README-task-master.md',
-		path.join(targetDir, 'README.md'),
+		path.join(targetDir, 'README-task-master.md'),
 		replacements
 	);
 
-	// Initialize git repository if git is available
-	try {
-		if (!fs.existsSync(path.join(targetDir, '.git'))) {
-			log('info', 'Initializing git repository...');
-			execSync('git init', { stdio: 'ignore' });
-			log('success', 'Git repository initialized');
-		}
-	} catch (error) {
-		log('warn', 'Git not available, skipping repository initialization');
-	}
-
-	// Run npm install automatically
-	if (!isSilentMode()) {
-		console.log(
-			boxen(chalk.cyan('Installing dependencies...'), {
-				padding: 0.5,
-				margin: 0.5,
-				borderStyle: 'round',
-				borderColor: 'blue'
-			})
-		);
-	}
-
-	try {
-		if (!skipInstall) {
-			execSync('npm install', { stdio: 'inherit', cwd: targetDir });
-			log('success', 'Dependencies installed successfully!');
-		} else {
-			log('info', 'Dependencies installation skipped');
-		}
-	} catch (error) {
-		log('error', 'Failed to install dependencies:', error.message);
-		log('error', 'Please run npm install manually');
+	// Add shell aliases if requested
+	if (addAliases) {
+		addShellAliases();
 	}
 
 	// Display success message
@@ -807,11 +627,6 @@ function createProjectStructure(
 		);
 	}
 
-	// Add shell aliases if requested
-	if (addAliases) {
-		addShellAliases();
-	}
-
 	// Display next steps in a nice box
 	if (!isSilentMode()) {
 		console.log(

scripts/modules/commands.js

@@ -1374,18 +1374,18 @@ function registerCommands(programInstance) {
 	// remove-task command
 	programInstance
 		.command('remove-task')
-		.description('Remove a task or subtask permanently')
+		.description('Remove one or more tasks or subtasks permanently')
 		.option(
 			'-i, --id <id>',
-			'ID of the task or subtask to remove (e.g., "5" or "5.2")'
+			'ID(s) of the task(s) or subtask(s) to remove (e.g., "5" or "5.2" or "5,6,7")'
 		)
 		.option('-f, --file <file>', 'Path to the tasks file', 'tasks/tasks.json')
 		.option('-y, --yes', 'Skip confirmation prompt', false)
 		.action(async (options) => {
 			const tasksPath = options.file;
-			const taskId = options.id;
+			const taskIds = options.id;
 
-			if (!taskId) {
+			if (!taskIds) {
 				console.error(chalk.red('Error: Task ID is required'));
 				console.error(
 					chalk.yellow('Usage: task-master remove-task --id=<taskId>')
@@ -1394,7 +1394,7 @@ function registerCommands(programInstance) {
 			}
 
 			try {
-				// Check if the task exists
+				// Check if the tasks file exists and is valid
 				const data = readJSON(tasksPath);
 				if (!data || !data.tasks) {
 					console.error(
@@ -1403,75 +1403,89 @@ function registerCommands(programInstance) {
 					process.exit(1);
 				}
 
-				if (!taskExists(data.tasks, taskId)) {
-					console.error(chalk.red(`Error: Task with ID ${taskId} not found`));
+				// Split task IDs if comma-separated
+				const taskIdArray = taskIds.split(',').map((id) => id.trim());
+
+				// Validate all task IDs exist before proceeding
+				const invalidTasks = taskIdArray.filter(
+					(id) => !taskExists(data.tasks, id)
+				);
+				if (invalidTasks.length > 0) {
+					console.error(
+						chalk.red(
+							`Error: The following tasks were not found: ${invalidTasks.join(', ')}`
+						)
+					);
 					process.exit(1);
 				}
 
-				// Load task for display
-				const task = findTaskById(data.tasks, taskId);
-
 				// Skip confirmation if --yes flag is provided
 				if (!options.yes) {
-					// Display task information
+					// Display tasks to be removed
 					console.log();
 					console.log(
 						chalk.red.bold(
-							'⚠️ WARNING: This will permanently delete the following task:'
+							'⚠️ WARNING: This will permanently delete the following tasks:'
 						)
 					);
 					console.log();
 
-					if (typeof taskId === 'string' && taskId.includes('.')) {
-						// It's a subtask
-						const [parentId, subtaskId] = taskId.split('.');
-						console.log(chalk.white.bold(`Subtask ${taskId}: ${task.title}`));
-						console.log(
-							chalk.gray(
-								`Parent Task: ${task.parentTask.id} - ${task.parentTask.title}`
-							)
-						);
-					} else {
-						// It's a main task
-						console.log(chalk.white.bold(`Task ${taskId}: ${task.title}`));
+					for (const taskId of taskIdArray) {
+						const task = findTaskById(data.tasks, taskId);
 
-						// Show if it has subtasks
-						if (task.subtasks && task.subtasks.length > 0) {
+						if (typeof taskId === 'string' && taskId.includes('.')) {
+							// It's a subtask
+							const [parentId, subtaskId] = taskId.split('.');
+							console.log(chalk.white.bold(`Subtask ${taskId}: ${task.title}`));
 							console.log(
-								chalk.yellow(
-									`⚠️ This task has ${task.subtasks.length} subtasks that will also be deleted!`
+								chalk.gray(
+									`Parent Task: ${task.parentTask.id} - ${task.parentTask.title}`
 								)
 							);
-						}
+						} else {
+							// It's a main task
+							console.log(chalk.white.bold(`Task ${taskId}: ${task.title}`));
 
-						// Show if other tasks depend on it
-						const dependentTasks = data.tasks.filter(
-							(t) =>
-								t.dependencies && t.dependencies.includes(parseInt(taskId, 10))
-						);
+							// Show if it has subtasks
+							if (task.subtasks && task.subtasks.length > 0) {
+								console.log(
+									chalk.yellow(
+										`⚠️ This task has ${task.subtasks.length} subtasks that will also be deleted!`
+									)
+								);
+							}
 
-						if (dependentTasks.length > 0) {
-							console.log(
-								chalk.yellow(
-									`⚠️ Warning: ${dependentTasks.length} other tasks depend on this task!`
-								)
+							// Show if other tasks depend on it
+							const dependentTasks = data.tasks.filter(
+								(t) =>
+									t.dependencies &&
+									t.dependencies.includes(parseInt(taskId, 10))
 							);
-							console.log(chalk.yellow('These dependencies will be removed:'));
-							dependentTasks.forEach((t) => {
-								console.log(chalk.yellow(`  - Task ${t.id}: ${t.title}`));
-							});
+
+							if (dependentTasks.length > 0) {
+								console.log(
+									chalk.yellow(
+										`⚠️ Warning: ${dependentTasks.length} other tasks depend on this task!`
+									)
+								);
+								console.log(
+									chalk.yellow('These dependencies will be removed:')
+								);
+								dependentTasks.forEach((t) => {
+									console.log(chalk.yellow(`  - Task ${t.id}: ${t.title}`));
+								});
+							}
 						}
+						console.log();
 					}
 
-					console.log();
-
 					// Prompt for confirmation
 					const { confirm } = await inquirer.prompt([
 						{
 							type: 'confirm',
 							name: 'confirm',
 							message: chalk.red.bold(
-								'Are you sure you want to permanently delete this task?'
+								`Are you sure you want to permanently delete ${taskIdArray.length > 1 ? 'these tasks' : 'this task'}?`
 							),
 							default: false
 						}
@@ -1483,31 +1497,72 @@ function registerCommands(programInstance) {
 					}
 				}
 
-				const indicator = startLoadingIndicator('Removing task...');
+				const indicator = startLoadingIndicator('Removing tasks...');
 
-				// Remove the task
-				const result = await removeTask(tasksPath, taskId);
+				// Remove each task
+				const results = [];
+				for (const taskId of taskIdArray) {
+					try {
+						const result = await removeTask(tasksPath, taskId);
+						results.push({ taskId, success: true, ...result });
+					} catch (error) {
+						results.push({ taskId, success: false, error: error.message });
+					}
+				}
 
 				stopLoadingIndicator(indicator);
 
-				// Display success message with appropriate color based on task or subtask
-				if (typeof taskId === 'string' && taskId.includes('.')) {
-					// It was a subtask
+				// Display results
+				const successfulRemovals = results.filter((r) => r.success);
+				const failedRemovals = results.filter((r) => !r.success);
+
+				if (successfulRemovals.length > 0) {
 					console.log(
 						boxen(
-							chalk.green(`Subtask ${taskId} has been successfully removed`),
-							{ padding: 1, borderColor: 'green', borderStyle: 'round' }
+							chalk.green(
+								`Successfully removed ${successfulRemovals.length} task${successfulRemovals.length > 1 ? 's' : ''}`
+							) +
+								'\n\n' +
+								successfulRemovals
+									.map((r) =>
+										chalk.white(
+											`✓ ${r.taskId.includes('.') ? 'Subtask' : 'Task'} ${r.taskId}`
+										)
+									)
+									.join('\n'),
+							{
+								padding: 1,
+								borderColor: 'green',
+								borderStyle: 'round',
+								margin: { top: 1 }
+							}
 						)
 					);
-				} else {
-					// It was a main task
+				}
+
+				if (failedRemovals.length > 0) {
 					console.log(
-						boxen(chalk.green(`Task ${taskId} has been successfully removed`), {
-							padding: 1,
-							borderColor: 'green',
-							borderStyle: 'round'
-						})
+						boxen(
+							chalk.red(
+								`Failed to remove ${failedRemovals.length} task${failedRemovals.length > 1 ? 's' : ''}`
+							) +
+								'\n\n' +
+								failedRemovals
+									.map((r) => chalk.white(`✗ ${r.taskId}: ${r.error}`))
+									.join('\n'),
+							{
+								padding: 1,
+								borderColor: 'red',
+								borderStyle: 'round',
+								margin: { top: 1 }
+							}
+						)
 					);
+
+					// Exit with error if any removals failed
+					if (successfulRemovals.length === 0) {
+						process.exit(1);
+					}
 				}
 			} catch (error) {
 				console.error(