add_subtask
Extend task management by adding subtasks to existing tasks in Task Master. Specify parent task ID, subtask details, and dependencies to organize and track project progress effectively.
Instructions
Add a subtask to an existing task
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dependencies | No | Comma-separated list of dependency IDs for the new subtask | |
| description | No | Description for the new subtask | |
| details | No | Implementation details for the new subtask | |
| file | No | Absolute path to the tasks file (default: tasks/tasks.json) | |
| id | Yes | Parent task ID (required) | |
| projectRoot | Yes | The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path. | |
| skipGenerate | No | Skip regenerating task files | |
| status | No | Status for the new subtask (default: 'pending') | |
| tag | No | Tag context to operate on | |
| taskId | No | Existing task ID to convert to subtask | |
| title | No | Title for the new subtask (when creating a new subtask) |