claude-task-master/packages/claude-code-plugin/commands/remove-dependency.md

Remove a dependency between tasks.

Arguments: $ARGUMENTS

Parse the task IDs to remove dependency relationship.

Removing Dependencies

Removes a dependency relationship, potentially unblocking tasks.

Argument Parsing

Parse natural language or IDs:

• "remove dependency between 5 and 3"
• "5 no longer needs 3"
• "unblock 5 from 3"
• "5 3" → remove dependency of 5 on 3

Execution

task-master remove-dependency --id=<task-id> --depends-on=<dependency-id>

Pre-Removal Checks

1. Verify dependency exists
2. Check impact on task flow
3. Warn if it breaks logical sequence
4. Show what will be unblocked

Smart Analysis

Before removing:

• Show why dependency might have existed
• Check if removal makes tasks executable
• Verify no critical path disruption
• Suggest alternative dependencies

Post-Removal

After removing:

1. Show updated task status
2. List newly unblocked tasks
3. Update project timeline
4. Suggest next actions

Safety Features

• Confirm if removing critical dependency
• Show tasks that become immediately actionable
• Warn about potential issues
• Keep removal history

Example

/taskmaster:remove-dependency 5 from 3
→ Removed: Task #5 no longer depends on #3
→ Task #5 is now UNBLOCKED and ready to start
→ Warning: Consider if #5 still needs #2 completed first