update_task
Modify a specific task by ID with new information or context, appending or replacing details as needed. Supports research-backed updates and integrates with project directories for efficient task management in AI-driven development.
Instructions
Updates a single task by ID with new information or context provided in the prompt.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| append | No | Append timestamped information to task details instead of full update | |
| file | No | Absolute path to the tasks file | |
| id | Yes | ID of the task (e.g., '15') to update. Subtasks are supported using the update-subtask tool. | |
| projectRoot | Yes | The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path. | |
| prompt | Yes | New information or context to incorporate into the task | |
| 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": {
"append": {
"description": "Append timestamped information to task details instead of full update",
"type": "boolean"
},
"file": {
"description": "Absolute path to the tasks file",
"type": "string"
},
"id": {
"description": "ID of the task (e.g., '15') to update. Subtasks are supported using the update-subtask tool.",
"type": "string"
},
"projectRoot": {
"description": "The directory of the project. Must be an absolute path.",
"type": "string"
},
"prompt": {
"description": "New information or context to incorporate into the task",
"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"
}