Fix Dependencies

Automatically fix dependency issues found during validation.

Automatic Dependency Repair

Intelligently fixes common dependency problems while preserving project logic.

Execution

task-master fix-dependencies

What Gets Fixed

1. Auto-Fixable Issues

• Remove references to deleted tasks
• Break simple circular dependencies
• Remove self-dependencies
• Clean up duplicate dependencies

2. Smart Resolutions

• Reorder dependencies to maintain logic
• Suggest task merging for over-dependent tasks
• Flatten unnecessary dependency chains
• Remove redundant transitive dependencies

3. Manual Review Required

• Complex circular dependencies
• Critical path modifications
• Business logic dependencies
• High-impact changes

Fix Process

1. Analysis Phase

   • Run validation check
   • Categorize issues by type
   • Determine fix strategy

2. Execution Phase

   • Apply automatic fixes
   • Log all changes made
   • Preserve task relationships

3. Verification Phase

   • Re-validate after fixes
   • Show before/after comparison
   • Highlight manual fixes needed

Smart Features

• Preserves intended task flow
• Minimal disruption approach
• Creates fix history/log
• Suggests manual interventions

Output Example

Dependency Auto-Fix Report
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Fixed Automatically:
✅ Removed 2 references to deleted tasks
✅ Resolved 1 self-dependency
✅ Cleaned 3 redundant dependencies

Manual Review Needed:
⚠️ Complex circular dependency: #12 → #15 → #18 → #12
  Suggestion: Make #15 not depend on #12
⚠️ Task #45 has 8 dependencies
  Suggestion: Break into subtasks

Run '/taskmaster:validate-dependencies' to verify fixes

Safety

• Preview mode available
• Rollback capability
• Change logging
• No data loss