expand_task
Break down complex tasks into manageable subtasks for detailed implementation using the Task Master MCP server. Specify task ID, project root, and optional parameters like subtask count or research context to streamline task execution.
Instructions
Expand a task into subtasks for detailed implementation
Input Schema
Name | Required | Description | Default |
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file | No | Path to the tasks file relative to project root (e.g., tasks/tasks.json) | |
force | No | Force expansion even if subtasks exist | |
id | Yes | ID of task to expand | |
num | No | Number of subtasks to generate | |
projectRoot | Yes | The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path. | |
prompt | No | Additional context for subtask generation | |
research | No | Use research role for generation | |
tag | No | Tag context to operate on |