add_dependency
Define task dependencies within Task Master by linking tasks through IDs, ensuring structured workflows and project organization for AI-driven development.
Instructions
Add a dependency relationship between two tasks
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dependsOn | Yes | ID of task that will become a dependency | |
| file | No | Absolute path to the tasks file (default: tasks/tasks.json) | |
| id | Yes | ID of task that will depend on another task | |
| projectRoot | Yes | The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path. | |
| tag | No | Tag context to operate on |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"dependsOn": {
"description": "ID of task that will become a dependency",
"type": "string"
},
"file": {
"description": "Absolute path to the tasks file (default: tasks/tasks.json)",
"type": "string"
},
"id": {
"description": "ID of task that will depend on another task",
"type": "string"
},
"projectRoot": {
"description": "The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path.",
"type": "string"
},
"tag": {
"description": "Tag context to operate on",
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"id",
"dependsOn",
"projectRoot"
],
"type": "object"
}