task_update
Update task status, dependencies, owner, description, tags, and metadata within a project-based system for AI agents.
Instructions
Update an existing task's status, dependencies, or details
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tags | No | Task tags | |
| owner | No | Who owns this task | |
| status | No | New status (deleted removes the task) | |
| taskId | Yes | The task ID to update | |
| sources | No | URLs, references, documentation used for this task (e.g. ['https://docs.example.com', 'Claude Code Plan Mode analysis']) | |
| subject | No | Brief imperative title (e.g. 'Fix auth bug') | |
| metadata | No | Merge metadata keys into the task. Set a key to null to delete it. | |
| addBlocks | No | Task IDs that this task blocks | |
| parent_id | No | Parent ID, task parent ID whom task is related to | |
| project_id | No | Project key this task belongs to | |
| description | No | Detailed markdown description. When planning, document yourself regarding the task (e.g. search information online (use web_search tool if allowed), consult the codebase or ask further questions before delivering a plan). Preparing a plan can take several task update cycles until all the information is gathered. Structured description, details points when applicable: - Context: explain the why, and overall view how to solve the problem - Task details - Task location: where the task takes place (filepath or physical location, etc.) - Architecture: final structure of the expected output - Dependencies: explain what are required for delivery - Examples of the deliverable and expectations - Reasoning for the offered solution - Foreseen barriers and solution (from task context) - Implementation steps: real, commitable implementation steps, questions to ask the user for clarification and decision - Testing plan - Deployment plan - Sources and reference: explicitely list the sources used to design the plan, or say no sources have been used. | |
| addBlockedBy | No | Task IDs to add as blockers |