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