Remove Subtasks

Clear all subtasks from a specific task.

Arguments: $ARGUMENTS (task ID)

Remove all subtasks from a parent task at once.

Clearing Subtasks

Bulk removal of all subtasks from a parent task.

Execution

task-master clear-subtasks --id=<task-id>

Pre-Clear Analysis

1. Subtask Summary

   • Number of subtasks
   • Completion status of each
   • Work already done
   • Dependencies affected

2. Impact Assessment

   • Data that will be lost
   • Dependencies to be removed
   • Effect on project timeline
   • Parent task implications

Confirmation Required

Clear Subtasks Confirmation
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Parent Task: #5 "Implement user authentication"
Subtasks to remove: 4
- #5.1 "Setup auth framework" (done)
- #5.2 "Create login form" (in-progress)
- #5.3 "Add validation" (pending)
- #5.4 "Write tests" (pending)

⚠️  This will permanently delete all subtask data
Continue? (y/n)

Smart Features

• Option to convert to standalone tasks
• Backup task data before clearing
• Preserve completed work history
• Update parent task appropriately

Process

1. List all subtasks for confirmation
2. Check for in-progress work
3. Remove all subtasks
4. Update parent task
5. Clean up dependencies

Alternative Options

Suggest alternatives:

• Convert important subtasks to tasks
• Keep completed subtasks
• Archive instead of delete
• Export subtask data first

Post-Clear

• Show updated parent task
• Recalculate time estimates
• Update task complexity
• Suggest next steps

Example

/taskmaster:clear-subtasks 5
→ Found 4 subtasks to remove
→ Warning: Subtask #5.2 is in-progress
→ Cleared all subtasks from task #5
→ Updated parent task estimates
→ Suggestion: Consider re-expanding with better breakdown