update_subtask
Append timestamped updates to a specific subtask in the Task Master system. Add new information without replacing existing content, ensuring clear progress tracking. Requires subtask ID, project path, and update details.
Instructions
Appends timestamped information to a specific subtask without replacing existing content. If you just want to update the subtask status, use set_task_status instead.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file | No | Absolute path to the tasks file | |
| id | Yes | ID of the subtask to update in format "parentId.subtaskId" (e.g., "5.2"). Parent ID is the ID of the task that contains the subtask. | |
| projectRoot | Yes | The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path. | |
| prompt | Yes | Information to add to the subtask | |
| research | No | Use Perplexity AI for research-backed updates | |
| tag | No | Tag context to operate on |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"file": {
"description": "Absolute path to the tasks file",
"type": "string"
},
"id": {
"description": "ID of the subtask to update in format \"parentId.subtaskId\" (e.g., \"5.2\"). Parent ID is the ID of the task that contains the subtask.",
"type": "string"
},
"projectRoot": {
"description": "The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path.",
"type": "string"
},
"prompt": {
"description": "Information to add to the subtask",
"type": "string"
},
"research": {
"description": "Use Perplexity AI for research-backed updates",
"type": "boolean"
},
"tag": {
"description": "Tag context to operate on",
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"id",
"prompt",
"projectRoot"
],
"type": "object"
}