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description: Guide for using Task Master to manage task-driven development workflows
description: Guide for using Taskmaster to manage task-driven development workflows
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: true
---
# Task Master Development Workflow
This guide outlines the typical process for using Task Master to manage software development projects.
# Taskmaster Development Workflow
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.
- **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.
- **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.
## The Basic Loop
The fundamental development cycle you will facilitate is:
1. **`list`**: Show the user what needs to be done.
2. **`next`**: Help the user decide what to work on.
3. **`show <id>`**: Provide details for a specific task.
4. **`expand <id>`**: Break down a complex task into smaller, manageable subtasks.
5. **Implement**: The user writes the code and tests.
6. **`update-subtask`**: Log progress and findings on behalf of the user.
7. **`set-status`**: Mark tasks and subtasks as `done` as work is completed.
8. **Repeat**.
All your standard command executions should operate on the user's current task context, which defaults to `master`.
---
## Standard Development Workflow Process
### Simple Workflow (Default Starting Point)
For new projects or when users are getting started, operate within the `master` tag context:
- Start new projects by running `initialize_project` tool / `task-master init` or `parse_prd` / `task-master parse-prd --input='<prd-file.txt>'` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to generate initial tasks.json with tagged structure
- Configure rule sets during initialization with `--rules` flag (e.g., `task-master init --rules roo,windsurf`) or manage them later with `task-master rules add/remove` commands
- Begin coding sessions with `get_tasks` / `task-master list` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to see current tasks, status, and IDs
- Determine the next task to work on using `next_task` / `task-master next` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
- Analyze task complexity with `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see @`taskmaster.md`) before breaking down tasks
- Review complexity report using `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
- Select tasks based on dependencies (all marked 'done'), priority level, and ID order
- View specific task details using `get_task` / `task-master show <id>` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to understand implementation requirements
- Break down complex tasks using `expand_task` / `task-master expand --id=<id> --force --research` (see @`taskmaster.md`) with appropriate flags like `--force` (to replace existing subtasks) and `--research`
- Implement code following task details, dependencies, and project standards
- Mark completed tasks with `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done` (see @`taskmaster.md`)
- 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.md`)
---
## Leveling Up: Agent-Led Multi-Context Workflows
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.
**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.
### When to Introduce Tags: Your Decision Patterns
Here are the patterns to look for. When you detect one, you should propose the corresponding workflow to the user.
#### Pattern 1: Simple Git Feature Branching
This is the most common and direct use case for tags.
- **Trigger**: The user creates a new git branch (e.g., `git checkout -b feature/user-auth`).
- **Your Action**: Propose creating a new tag that mirrors the branch name to isolate the feature's tasks from `master`.
- **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?"*
- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag --from-branch`
#### Pattern 2: Team Collaboration
- **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.").
- **Your Action**: Suggest creating a separate tag for the user's work to prevent conflicts with shared master context.
- **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?"*
- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag my-work --copy-from-current --description="My tasks while collaborating with Alice"`
#### Pattern 3: Experiments or Risky Refactors
- **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.").
- **Your Action**: Propose creating a sandboxed tag for the experimental work.
- **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?"*
- **Tool to Use**: `task-master add-tag experiment-zustand --description="Exploring Zustand migration"`
#### Pattern 4: Large Feature Initiatives (PRD-Driven)
This is a more structured approach for significant new features or epics.
- **Trigger**: The user describes a large, multi-step feature that would benefit from a formal plan.
- **Your Action**: Propose a comprehensive, PRD-driven workflow.
- **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?"*
- **Your Implementation Flow**:
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.
2. **Collaborate & Create PRD**: Work with the user to create a detailed PRD file (e.g., `.taskmaster/docs/feature-xyz-prd.txt`).
3. **Parse PRD into the new tag**: `task-master parse-prd .taskmaster/docs/feature-xyz-prd.txt --tag feature-xyz`
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.
#### Pattern 5: Version-Based Development
Tailor your approach based on the project maturity indicated by tag names.
- **Prototype/MVP Tags** (`prototype`, `mvp`, `poc`, `v0.x`):
- **Your Approach**: Focus on speed and functionality over perfection
- **Task Generation**: Create tasks that emphasize "get it working" over "get it perfect"
- **Complexity Level**: Lower complexity, fewer subtasks, more direct implementation paths
- **Research Prompts**: Include context like "This is a prototype - prioritize speed and basic functionality over optimization"
- **Example Prompt Addition**: *"Since this is for the MVP, I'll focus on tasks that get core functionality working quickly rather than over-engineering."*
- **Production/Mature Tags** (`v1.0+`, `production`, `stable`):
- **Your Approach**: Emphasize robustness, testing, and maintainability
- **Task Generation**: Include comprehensive error handling, testing, documentation, and optimization
- **Complexity Level**: Higher complexity, more detailed subtasks, thorough implementation paths
- **Research Prompts**: Include context like "This is for production - prioritize reliability, performance, and maintainability"
- **Example Prompt Addition**: *"Since this is for production, I'll ensure tasks include proper error handling, testing, and documentation."*
### Advanced Workflow (Tag-Based & PRD-Driven)
**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:
- User mentions teammates or collaboration needs
- Project has grown to 15+ tasks with mixed priorities
- User creates feature branches or mentions major initiatives
- User initializes Taskmaster on an existing, complex codebase
- User describes large features that would benefit from dedicated planning
**Your Role in Transition**: Guide the user to a more sophisticated workflow that leverages tags for organization and PRDs for comprehensive planning.
#### Master List Strategy (High-Value Focus)
Once you transition to tag-based workflows, the `master` tag should ideally contain only:
- **High-level deliverables** that provide significant business value
- **Major milestones** and epic-level features
- **Critical infrastructure** work that affects the entire project
- **Release-blocking** items
**What NOT to put in master**:
- Detailed implementation subtasks (these go in feature-specific tags' parent tasks)
- Refactoring work (create dedicated tags like `refactor-auth`)
- Experimental features (use `experiment-*` tags)
- Team member-specific tasks (use person-specific tags)
#### PRD-Driven Feature Development
**For New Major Features**:
1. **Identify the Initiative**: When user describes a significant feature
2. **Create Dedicated Tag**: `add_tag feature-[name] --description="[Feature description]"`
3. **Collaborative PRD Creation**: Work with user to create comprehensive PRD in `.taskmaster/docs/feature-[name]-prd.txt`
4. **Parse & Prepare**:
- `parse_prd .taskmaster/docs/feature-[name]-prd.txt --tag=feature-[name]`
- `analyze_project_complexity --tag=feature-[name] --research`
- `expand_all --tag=feature-[name] --research`
5. **Add Master Reference**: Create a high-level task in `master` that references the feature tag
**For Existing Codebase Analysis**:
When users initialize Taskmaster on existing projects:
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.
2. **Collaborative Assessment**: Work with user to identify improvement areas, technical debt, or new features
3. **Strategic PRD Creation**: Co-author PRDs that include:
- Current state analysis (based on your codebase research)
- Proposed improvements or new features
- Implementation strategy considering existing code
4. **Tag-Based Organization**: Parse PRDs into appropriate tags (`refactor-api`, `feature-dashboard`, `tech-debt`, etc.)
5. **Master List Curation**: Keep only the most valuable initiatives in master
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.
### Workflow Transition Examples
**Example 1: Simple → Team-Based**
```
User: "Alice is going to help with the API work"
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."
Action: add_tag my-api-work --copy-from-current --description="My API tasks while collaborating with Alice"
```
**Example 2: Simple → PRD-Driven**
```
User: "I want to add a complete user dashboard with analytics, user management, and reporting"
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."
Actions:
1. add_tag feature-dashboard --description="User dashboard with analytics and management"
2. Collaborate on PRD creation
3. parse_prd dashboard-prd.txt --tag=feature-dashboard
4. Add high-level "User Dashboard" task to master
```
**Example 3: Existing Project → Strategic Planning**
```
User: "I just initialized Taskmaster on my existing React app. It's getting messy and I want to improve it."
Your Response: "Let me research your codebase to understand the current architecture, then we can create a strategic plan for improvements."
Actions:
1. research "Current React app architecture and improvement opportunities" --tree --files=src/
2. Collaborate on improvement PRD based on findings
3. Create tags for different improvement areas (refactor-components, improve-state-management, etc.)
4. Keep only major improvement initiatives in master
```
---
## Primary Interaction: MCP Server vs. CLI
Task Master offers two primary ways to interact:
Taskmaster offers two primary ways to interact:
1. **MCP Server (Recommended for Integrated Tools)**:
- For AI agents and integrated development environments (like Roo Code), interacting via the **MCP server is the preferred method**.
- The MCP server exposes Task Master functionality through a set of tools (e.g., `get_tasks`, `add_subtask`).
- The MCP server exposes Taskmaster functionality through a set of tools (e.g., `get_tasks`, `add_subtask`).
- This method offers better performance, structured data exchange, and richer error handling compared to CLI parsing.
- Refer to [`mcp.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/mcp.md) for details on the MCP architecture and available tools.
- A comprehensive list and description of MCP tools and their corresponding CLI commands can be found in [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md).
- Refer to @`mcp.md` for details on the MCP architecture and available tools.
- A comprehensive list and description of MCP tools and their corresponding CLI commands can be found in @`taskmaster.md`.
- **Restart the MCP server** if core logic in `scripts/modules` or MCP tool/direct function definitions change.
- **Note**: MCP tools fully support tagged task lists with complete tag management capabilities.
2. **`task-master` CLI (For Users & Fallback)**:
- The global `task-master` command provides a user-friendly interface for direct terminal interaction.
- It can also serve as a fallback if the MCP server is inaccessible or a specific function isn't exposed via MCP.
- Install globally with `npm install -g task-master-ai` or use locally via `npx task-master-ai ...`.
- The CLI commands often mirror the MCP tools (e.g., `task-master list` corresponds to `get_tasks`).
- Refer to [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md) for a detailed command reference.
- Refer to @`taskmaster.md` for a detailed command reference.
- **Tagged Task Lists**: CLI fully supports the new tagged system with seamless migration.
## Standard Development Workflow Process
## How the Tag System Works (For Your Reference)
- Start new projects by running `initialize_project` tool / `task-master init` or `parse_prd` / `task-master parse-prd --input='<prd-file.txt>'` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) to generate initial tasks.json
- Begin coding sessions with `get_tasks` / `task-master list` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) to see current tasks, status, and IDs
- Determine the next task to work on using `next_task` / `task-master next` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)).
- Analyze task complexity with `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) before breaking down tasks
- Review complexity report using `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)).
- 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.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) to understand implementation requirements
- Break down complex tasks using `expand_task` / `task-master expand --id=<id> --force --research` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) 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.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) before regenerating
- Implement code following task details, dependencies, and project standards
- Verify tasks according to test strategies before marking as complete (See [`tests.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/tests.md))
- Mark completed tasks with `set_task_status` / `task-master set-status --id=<id> --status=done` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md))
- 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.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md))
- Add new tasks discovered during implementation using `add_task` / `task-master add-task --prompt="..." --research` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)).
- Add new subtasks as needed using `add_subtask` / `task-master add-subtask --parent=<id> --title="..."` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)).
- Append notes or details to subtasks using `update_subtask` / `task-master update-subtask --id=<subtaskId> --prompt='Add implementation notes here...\nMore details...'` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)).
- Generate task files with `generate` / `task-master generate` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) 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.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) 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.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) to change task hierarchy or ordering
- **Data Structure**: Tasks are organized into separate contexts (tags) like "master", "feature-branch", or "v2.0".
- **Silent Migration**: Existing projects automatically migrate to use a "master" tag with zero disruption.
- **Context Isolation**: Tasks in different tags are completely separate. Changes in one tag do not affect any other tag.
- **Manual Control**: The user is always in control. There is no automatic switching. You facilitate switching by using `use-tag <name>`.
- **Full CLI & MCP Support**: All tag management commands are available through both the CLI and MCP tools for you to use. Refer to @`taskmaster.md` for a full command list.
---
## Task Complexity Analysis
- Run `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) for comprehensive analysis
- Review complexity report via `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) for a formatted, readable version.
- Run `analyze_project_complexity` / `task-master analyze-complexity --research` (see @`taskmaster.md`) for comprehensive analysis
- Review complexity report via `complexity_report` / `task-master complexity-report` (see @`taskmaster.md`) for a formatted, readable version.
- Focus on tasks with highest complexity scores (8-10) for detailed breakdown
- Use analysis results to determine appropriate subtask allocation
- Note that reports are automatically used by the `expand_task` tool/command
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1. **`.taskmaster/config.json` File (Primary):**
* Located in the project root directory.
* Stores most configuration settings: AI model selections (main, research, fallback), parameters (max tokens, temperature), logging level, default subtasks/priority, project name, etc.
* **Tagged System Settings**: Includes `global.defaultTag` (defaults to "master") and `tags` section for tag management configuration.
* **Managed via `task-master models --setup` command.** Do not edit manually unless you know what you are doing.
* **View/Set specific models via `task-master models` command or `models` MCP tool.**
* Created automatically when you run `task-master models --setup` for the first time.
* Created automatically when you run `task-master models --setup` for the first time or during tagged system migration.
2. **Environment Variables (`.env` / `mcp.json`):**
* Used **only** for sensitive API keys and specific endpoint URLs.
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* For MCP/Roo Code integration, configure these keys in the `env` section of `.roo/mcp.json`.
* Available keys/variables: See `assets/env.example` or the Configuration section in the command reference (previously linked to `taskmaster.md`).
3. **`.taskmaster/state.json` File (Tagged System State):**
* Tracks current tag context and migration status.
* Automatically created during tagged system migration.
* Contains: `currentTag`, `lastSwitched`, `migrationNoticeShown`.
**Important:** Non-API key settings (like model selections, `MAX_TOKENS`, `TASKMASTER_LOG_LEVEL`) are **no longer configured via environment variables**. Use the `task-master models` command (or `--setup` for interactive configuration) or the `models` MCP tool.
**If AI commands FAIL in MCP** verify that the API key for the selected provider is present in the `env` section of `.roo/mcp.json`.
**If AI commands FAIL in CLI** verify that the API key for the selected provider is present in the `.env` file in the root of the project.
## Rules Management
Taskmaster supports multiple AI coding assistant rule sets that can be configured during project initialization or managed afterward:
- **Available Profiles**: Claude Code, Cline, Codex, Roo Code, Roo Code, Trae, Windsurf (claude, cline, codex, roo, roo, trae, windsurf)
- **During Initialization**: Use `task-master init --rules roo,windsurf` to specify which rule sets to include
- **After Initialization**: Use `task-master rules add <profiles>` or `task-master rules remove <profiles>` to manage rule sets
- **Interactive Setup**: Use `task-master rules setup` to launch an interactive prompt for selecting rule profiles
- **Default Behavior**: If no `--rules` flag is specified during initialization, all available rule profiles are included
- **Rule Structure**: Each profile creates its own directory (e.g., `.roo/rules`, `.roo/rules`) with appropriate configuration files
## Determining the Next Task
- Run `next_task` / `task-master next` to show the next task to work on.
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Once a task has been broken down into subtasks using `expand_task` or similar methods, follow this iterative process for implementation:
1. **Understand the Goal (Preparation):**
* Use `get_task` / `task-master show <subtaskId>` (see [`taskmaster.md`](mdc:.roo/rules/taskmaster.md)) to thoroughly understand the specific goals and requirements of the subtask.
* Use `get_task` / `task-master show <subtaskId>` (see @`taskmaster.md`) to thoroughly understand the specific goals and requirements of the subtask.
2. **Initial Exploration & Planning (Iteration 1):**
* This is the first attempt at creating a concrete implementation plan.

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- **File References:**
- Use `[filename](mdc:path/to/file)` ([filename](mdc:filename)) to reference files
- Example: [prisma.md](mdc:.roo/rules/prisma.md) for rule references
- Example: [prisma.md](.roo/rules/prisma.md) for rule references
- Example: [schema.prisma](mdc:prisma/schema.prisma) for code references
- **Code Examples:**

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where: { status: 'ACTIVE' }
});
// Consider adding to [prisma.md](mdc:.roo/rules/prisma.md):
// Consider adding to [prisma.md](.roo/rules/prisma.md):
// - Standard select fields
// - Common where conditions
// - Performance optimization patterns
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- Update references to external docs
- Maintain links between related rules
- Document breaking changes
Follow [cursor_rules.md](mdc:.roo/rules/cursor_rules.md) for proper rule formatting and structure.
Follow [roo_rules.md](.roo/rules/roo_rules.md) for proper rule formatting and structure.

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globs: **/*
alwaysApply: true
---
# Taskmaster Tool & Command Reference
This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, covering both the recommended MCP tools, suitable for integrations like Roo Code, and the corresponding `task-master` CLI commands, designed for direct user interaction or fallback.
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**Important:** Several MCP tools involve AI processing... The AI-powered tools include `parse_prd`, `analyze_project_complexity`, `update_subtask`, `update_task`, `update`, `expand_all`, `expand_task`, and `add_task`.
**🏷️ Tagged Task Lists System:** Task Master now supports **tagged task lists** for multi-context task management. This allows you to maintain separate, isolated lists of tasks for different features, branches, or experiments. Existing projects are seamlessly migrated to use a default "master" tag. Most commands now support a `--tag <name>` flag to specify which context to operate on. If omitted, commands use the currently active tag.
---
## Initialization & Setup
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* `yes`: `Skip prompts and use defaults/provided arguments. Default is false.` (CLI: `-y, --yes`)
* **Usage:** Run this once at the beginning of a new project, typically via an integrated tool like Roo Code. Operates on the current working directory of the MCP server.
* **Important:** Once complete, you *MUST* parse a prd in order to generate tasks. There will be no tasks files until then. The next step after initializing should be to create a PRD using the example PRD in .taskmaster/templates/example_prd.txt.
* **Tagging:** Use the `--tag` option to parse the PRD into a specific, non-default tag context. If the tag doesn't exist, it will be created automatically. Example: `task-master parse-prd spec.txt --tag=new-feature`.
### 2. Parse PRD (`parse_prd`)
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* `--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`.
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* **CLI Command:** `task-master list [options]`
* **Description:** `List your Taskmaster tasks, optionally filtering by status and showing subtasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `status`: `Show only Taskmaster tasks matching this status, e.g., 'pending' or 'done'.` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `status`: `Show only Taskmaster tasks matching this status (or multiple statuses, comma-separated), e.g., 'pending' or 'done,in-progress'.` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `withSubtasks`: `Include subtasks indented under their parent tasks in the list.` (CLI: `--with-subtasks`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to list tasks from. 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:** Get an overview of the project status, often used at the start of a work session.
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* **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`)
* **MCP Tool:** `get_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master show [id] [options]`
* **Description:** `Display detailed information for a specific Taskmaster task or subtask by its ID.`
* **Description:** `Display detailed information for one or more specific Taskmaster tasks or subtasks by ID.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task, e.g., '15', or subtask, e.g., '15.2', you want to view.` (CLI: `[id]` positional or `-i, --id <id>`)
* `id`: `Required. The ID of the Taskmaster task (e.g., '15'), subtask (e.g., '15.2'), or a comma-separated list of IDs ('1,5,10.2') you want to view.` (CLI: `[id]` positional or `-i, --id <id>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to get the task(s) from. 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:** Understand the full details, implementation notes, and test strategy for a specific task before starting work.
* **Usage:** Understand the full details for a specific task. When multiple IDs are provided, a summary table is shown.
* **CRITICAL INFORMATION** If you need to collect information from multiple tasks, use comma-separated IDs (i.e. 1,2,3) to receive an array of tasks. Do not needlessly get tasks one at a time if you need to get many as that is wasteful.
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* `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.
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* `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.
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* `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.
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* **MCP Tool:** `update_task`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master update-task [options]`
* **Description:** `Modify a specific Taskmaster task or subtask by its ID, incorporating new information or changes.`
* **Description:** `Modify a specific Taskmaster task by ID, incorporating new information or changes. By default, this replaces the existing task details.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `id`: `Required. The specific ID of the Taskmaster task, e.g., '15', or subtask, e.g., '15.2', you want to update.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `id`: `Required. The specific ID of the Taskmaster task, e.g., '15', you want to update.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `prompt`: `Required. Explain the specific changes or provide the new information Taskmaster should incorporate into this task.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `append`: `If true, appends the prompt content to the task's details with a timestamp, rather than replacing them. Behaves like update-subtask.` (CLI: `--append`)
* `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 task 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:** Refine a specific task based on new understanding or feedback. Example CLI: `task-master update-task --id='15' --prompt='Clarification: Use PostgreSQL instead of MySQL.\nUpdate schema details...'`
* **Usage:** Refine a specific task based on new understanding. Use `--append` to log progress without creating subtasks.
* **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.
### 10. Update Subtask (`update_subtask`)
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* **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 specific ID of the Taskmaster subtask, e.g., '15.2', you want to add information to.` (CLI: `-i, --id <id>`)
* `prompt`: `Required. Provide the information or notes Taskmaster should append to the subtask's details. Ensure this adds *new* information not already present.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `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:** Add implementation notes, code snippets, or clarifications to a subtask during development. Before calling, review the subtask's current details to append only fresh insights, helping to build a detailed log of the implementation journey and avoid redundancy. Example CLI: `task-master update-subtask --id='15.2' --prompt='Discovered that the API requires header X.\nImplementation needs adjustment...'`
* **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`)
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* **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.
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* **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.
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* `research`: `Enable Taskmaster to use the research role for more informed subtask generation. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `prompt`: `Optional: Provide extra context or specific instructions to Taskmaster for generating the subtasks.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `force`: `Optional: If true, clear existing subtasks before generating new ones. Default is false (append).` (CLI: `--force`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context the task 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:** Generate a detailed implementation plan for a complex task before starting coding. Automatically uses complexity report recommendations if available and `num` is not specified.
* **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.
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* `research`: `Enable research role for more informed subtask generation. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `prompt`: `Optional: Provide extra context for Taskmaster to apply generally during expansion.` (CLI: `-p, --prompt <text>`)
* `force`: `Optional: If true, clear existing subtasks before generating new ones for each eligible task. Default is false (append).` (CLI: `--force`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to expand. 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:** Useful after initial task generation or complexity analysis to break down multiple tasks at once.
* **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.
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* **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.
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* `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.
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* **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
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* **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.
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* **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.
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* **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.
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* **CLI Command:** `task-master fix-dependencies [options]`
* **Description:** `Automatically fix dependency issues (like circular references or links to non-existent tasks) in your Taskmaster tasks.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to fix dependencies in. 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:** Clean up dependency errors automatically.
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* **CLI Command:** `task-master analyze-complexity [options]`
* **Description:** `Have Taskmaster analyze your tasks to determine their complexity and suggest which ones need to be broken down further.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `output`: `Where to save the complexity analysis report (default: '.taskmaster/reports/task-complexity-report.json').` (CLI: `-o, --output <file>`)
* `output`: `Where to save the complexity analysis report. Default is '.taskmaster/reports/task-complexity-report.json' (or '..._tagname.json' if a tag is used).` (CLI: `-o, --output <file>`)
* `threshold`: `The minimum complexity score (1-10) that should trigger a recommendation to expand a task.` (CLI: `-t, --threshold <number>`)
* `research`: `Enable research role for more accurate complexity analysis. Requires appropriate API key.` (CLI: `-r, --research`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to analyze. 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 breaking down tasks to identify which ones need the most attention.
* **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.
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* **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.
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* **Description:** `Create or update individual Markdown files for each task based on your tasks.json.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `output`: `The directory where Taskmaster should save the task files (default: in a 'tasks' directory).` (CLI: `-o, --output <directory>`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to generate files for. 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:** Run this after making changes to tasks.json to keep individual task files up to date.
* **Usage:** Run this after making changes to tasks.json to keep individual task files up to date. This command is now manual and no longer runs automatically.
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## AI-Powered Research
### 25. Research (`research`)
* **MCP Tool:** `research`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master research [options]`
* **Description:** `Perform AI-powered research queries with project context to get fresh, up-to-date information beyond the AI's knowledge cutoff.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `query`: `Required. Research query/prompt (e.g., "What are the latest best practices for React Query v5?").` (CLI: `[query]` positional or `-q, --query <text>`)
* `taskIds`: `Comma-separated list of task/subtask IDs from the current tag context (e.g., "15,16.2,17").` (CLI: `-i, --id <ids>`)
* `filePaths`: `Comma-separated list of file paths for context (e.g., "src/api.js,docs/readme.md").` (CLI: `-f, --files <paths>`)
* `customContext`: `Additional custom context text to include in the research.` (CLI: `-c, --context <text>`)
* `includeProjectTree`: `Include project file tree structure in context (default: false).` (CLI: `--tree`)
* `detailLevel`: `Detail level for the research response: 'low', 'medium', 'high' (default: medium).` (CLI: `--detail <level>`)
* `saveTo`: `Task or subtask ID (e.g., "15", "15.2") to automatically save the research conversation to.` (CLI: `--save-to <id>`)
* `saveFile`: `If true, saves the research conversation to a markdown file in '.taskmaster/docs/research/'.` (CLI: `--save-file`)
* `noFollowup`: `Disables the interactive follow-up question menu in the CLI.` (CLI: `--no-followup`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to use for task-based context gathering. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
* `projectRoot`: `The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path.` (CLI: Determined automatically)
* **Usage:** **This is a POWERFUL tool that agents should use FREQUENTLY** to:
* Get fresh information beyond knowledge cutoff dates
* Research latest best practices, library updates, security patches
* Find implementation examples for specific technologies
* Validate approaches against current industry standards
* Get contextual advice based on project files and tasks
* **When to Consider Using Research:**
* **Before implementing any task** - Research current best practices
* **When encountering new technologies** - Get up-to-date implementation guidance (libraries, apis, etc)
* **For security-related tasks** - Find latest security recommendations
* **When updating dependencies** - Research breaking changes and migration guides
* **For performance optimization** - Get current performance best practices
* **When debugging complex issues** - Research known solutions and workarounds
* **Research + Action Pattern:**
* Use `research` to gather fresh information
* Use `update_subtask` to commit findings with timestamps
* Use `update_task` to incorporate research into task details
* Use `add_task` with research flag for informed task creation
* **Important:** This MCP tool makes AI calls and can take up to a minute to complete. The research provides FRESH data beyond the AI's training cutoff, making it invaluable for current best practices and recent developments.
---
## Tag Management
This new suite of commands allows you to manage different task contexts (tags).
### 26. List Tags (`tags`)
* **MCP Tool:** `list_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`)
* **MCP Tool:** `add_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master add-tag <tagName> [options]`
* **Description:** `Create a new, empty tag context, or copy tasks from another tag.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `tagName`: `Name of the new tag to create (alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores).` (CLI: `<tagName>` positional)
* `--from-branch`: `Creates a tag with a name derived from the current git branch, ignoring the <tagName> argument.` (CLI: `--from-branch`)
* `--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`)
* **MCP Tool:** `delete_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master delete-tag <tagName> [options]`
* **Description:** `Permanently delete a tag and all of its associated tasks.`
* **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`)
* **MCP Tool:** `use_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master use-tag <tagName>`
* **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`)
* **MCP Tool:** `rename_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master rename-tag <oldName> <newName>`
* **Description:** `Rename an existing tag.`
* **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`)
* **MCP Tool:** `copy_tag`
* **CLI Command:** `task-master copy-tag <sourceName> <targetName> [options]`
* **Description:** `Copy an entire tag context, including all its tasks and metadata, to a new tag.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `sourceName`: `Name of the tag to copy from.` (CLI: `<sourceName>` positional)
* `targetName`: `Name of the new tag to create.` (CLI: `<targetName>` positional)
* `--description <text>`: `Optional description for the new tag.` (CLI: `-d, --description <text>`)
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## Miscellaneous
### 32. Sync Readme (`sync-readme`) -- experimental
* **MCP Tool:** N/A
* **CLI Command:** `task-master sync-readme [options]`
* **Description:** `Exports your task list to your project's README.md file, useful for showcasing progress.`
* **Key Parameters/Options:**
* `status`: `Filter tasks by status (e.g., 'pending', 'done').` (CLI: `-s, --status <status>`)
* `withSubtasks`: `Include subtasks in the export.` (CLI: `--with-subtasks`)
* `tag`: `Specify which tag context to export from. Defaults to the current active tag.` (CLI: `--tag <name>`)
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For details on how these commands fit into the development process, see the [Development Workflow Guide](mdc:.roo/rules/dev_workflow.md).
For details on how these commands fit into the development process, see the [dev_workflow.md](.roo/rules/dev_workflow.md).