Task Master Commands for Claude Code

Complete guide to using Task Master through Claude Code's slash commands.

Overview

All Task Master functionality is available through the /project:tm/ namespace with natural language support and intelligent features.

Quick Start

bash

# Install Task Master
/project:tm/setup/quick-install

# Initialize project
/project:tm/init/quick

# Parse requirements
/project:tm/parse-prd requirements.md

# Start working
/project:tm/next

Command Structure

Commands are organized hierarchically to match Task Master's CLI:

Main commands at /project:tm/[command]
Subcommands for specific operations /project:tm/[command]/[subcommand]
Natural language arguments accepted throughout

Complete Command Reference

Setup & Configuration

/project:tm/setup/install - Full installation guide
/project:tm/setup/quick-install - One-line install
/project:tm/init - Initialize project
/project:tm/init/quick - Quick init with -y
/project:tm/models - View AI config
/project:tm/models/setup - Configure AI

Task Generation

/project:tm/parse-prd - Generate from PRD
/project:tm/parse-prd/with-research - Enhanced parsing
/project:tm/generate - Create task files

Task Management

/project:tm/list - List with natural language filters
/project:tm/list/with-subtasks - Hierarchical view
/project:tm/list/by-status <status> - Filter by status
/project:tm/show <id> - Task details
/project:tm/add-task - Create task
/project:tm/update - Update tasks
/project:tm/remove-task - Delete task

Status Management

/project:tm/set-status/to-pending <id>
/project:tm/set-status/to-in-progress <id>
/project:tm/set-status/to-done <id>
/project:tm/set-status/to-review <id>
/project:tm/set-status/to-deferred <id>
/project:tm/set-status/to-cancelled <id>

Task Analysis

/project:tm/analyze-complexity - AI analysis
/project:tm/complexity-report - View report
/project:tm/expand <id> - Break down task
/project:tm/expand/all - Expand all complex

Dependencies

/project:tm/add-dependency - Add dependency
/project:tm/remove-dependency - Remove dependency
/project:tm/validate-dependencies - Check issues
/project:tm/fix-dependencies - Auto-fix

Workflows

/project:tm/workflows/smart-flow - Adaptive workflows
/project:tm/workflows/pipeline - Chain commands
/project:tm/workflows/auto-implement - AI implementation

Utilities

/project:tm/status - Project dashboard
/project:tm/next - Next task recommendation
/project:tm/utils/analyze - Project analysis
/project:tm/learn - Interactive help

Key Features

Natural Language Support

All commands understand natural language:

/project:tm/list pending high priority
/project:tm/update mark 23 as done
/project:tm/add-task implement OAuth login

Smart Context

Commands analyze project state and provide intelligent suggestions based on:

Current task status
Dependencies
Team patterns
Project phase

Visual Enhancements

Progress bars and indicators
Status badges
Organized displays
Clear hierarchies

Common Workflows

Daily Development

/project:tm/workflows/smart-flow morning
/project:tm/next
/project:tm/set-status/to-in-progress <id>
/project:tm/set-status/to-done <id>

Task Breakdown

/project:tm/show <id>
/project:tm/expand <id>
/project:tm/list/with-subtasks

Sprint Planning

/project:tm/analyze-complexity
/project:tm/workflows/pipeline init → expand/all → status

Migration from Old Commands

Old	New
`/project:task-master:list`	`/project:tm/list`
`/project:task-master:complete`	`/project:tm/set-status/to-done`
`/project:workflows:auto-implement`	`/project:tm/workflows/auto-implement`

Tips

Use /project:tm/ + Tab for command discovery
Natural language is supported everywhere
Commands provide smart defaults
Chain commands for automation
Check /project:tm/learn for interactive help