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- Add support for --title/-t and --description/-d flags in add-task command - Fix validation for manual creation mode (title + description) - Implement proper testing for both prompt and manual creation modes - Update testing documentation with Commander.js testing best practices - Add guidance on handling variable hoisting and module initialization issues Changeset: brave-doors-open.md
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# Task ID: 57
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# Title: Enhance Task-Master CLI User Experience and Interface
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# Status: pending
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# Dependencies: None
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# Priority: medium
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# 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.
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# Details:
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The current Task-Master CLI interface is functional but lacks polish and produces excessive log output. This task involves several key improvements:
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1. Log Management:
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- Implement log levels (ERROR, WARN, INFO, DEBUG, TRACE)
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- Only show INFO and above by default
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- Add a --verbose flag to show all logs
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- Create a dedicated log file for detailed logs
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2. Visual Enhancements:
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- Add a clean, branded header when the tool starts
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- Implement color-coding for different types of messages (success in green, errors in red, etc.)
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- Use spinners or progress indicators for operations that take time
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- Add clear visual separation between command input and output
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3. Interactive Elements:
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- Add loading animations for longer operations
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- Implement interactive prompts for complex inputs instead of requiring all parameters upfront
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- Add confirmation dialogs for destructive operations
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4. Output Formatting:
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- Format task listings in tables with consistent spacing
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- Implement a compact mode and a detailed mode for viewing tasks
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- Add visual indicators for task status (icons or colors)
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5. Help and Documentation:
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- Enhance help text with examples and clearer descriptions
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- Add contextual hints for common next steps after commands
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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.
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# Test Strategy:
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Testing should verify both functionality and user experience improvements:
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1. Automated Tests:
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- Create unit tests for log level filtering functionality
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- Test that all commands still function correctly with the new UI
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- Verify that non-interactive mode works in CI environments
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- Test that verbose and quiet modes function as expected
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2. User Experience Testing:
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- Create a test script that runs through common user flows
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- Capture before/after screenshots for visual comparison
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- Measure and compare the number of lines output for common operations
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3. Usability Testing:
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- Have 3-5 team members perform specific tasks using the new interface
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- Collect feedback on clarity, ease of use, and visual appeal
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- Identify any confusion points or areas for improvement
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4. Edge Case Testing:
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- Test in terminals with different color schemes and sizes
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- Verify functionality in environments without color support
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- Test with very large task lists to ensure formatting remains clean
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Acceptance Criteria:
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- Log output is reduced by at least 50% in normal operation
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- All commands provide clear visual feedback about their progress and completion
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- Help text is comprehensive and includes examples
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- Interface is visually consistent across all commands
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- Tool remains fully functional in non-interactive environments
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