Claude-Code-Workflow/.claude/skills/command-guide/reference/commands/task/create.md

name, description, argument-hint

name	description	argument-hint
create	Generate task JSON from natural language description with automatic file pattern detection, scope inference, and dependency analysis	"task title"

Task Create Command (/task:create)

Overview

Creates new implementation tasks with automatic context awareness and ID generation.

Core Principles

Task System: @~/.claude/workflows/task-core.md

Core Features

Automatic Behaviors

• ID Generation: Auto-generates IMPL-N format (max 2 levels)
• Context Inheritance: Inherits from active workflow session
• JSON Creation: Creates task JSON in active session
• Status Setting: Initial status = "pending"
• Agent Assignment: Suggests agent based on task type
• Session Integration: Updates workflow session stats

Context Awareness

• Validates active workflow session exists
• Avoids duplicate task IDs
• Inherits session requirements and scope
• Suggests task relationships

Usage

Basic Creation

/task:create "Build authentication module"

Output:

Task created: IMPL-1
Title: Build authentication module
Type: feature
Agent: code-developer
Status: pending

Task Types

• feature - New functionality (default)
• bugfix - Bug fixes
• refactor - Code improvements
• test - Test implementation
• docs - Documentation

Task Creation Process

1. Session Validation: Check active workflow session
2. ID Generation: Auto-increment IMPL-N
3. Context Inheritance: Load workflow context
4. Implementation Setup: Initialize implementation field
5. Agent Assignment: Select appropriate agent
6. File Creation: Save JSON to .task/ directory
7. Session Update: Update workflow stats

Task Schema: See @~/.claude/workflows/task-core.md for complete JSON structure

Implementation Field Setup

Auto-Population Strategy

• Detailed info: Extract from task description and scope
• Missing info: Mark pre_analysis as multi-step array format for later pre-analysis
• Basic structure: Initialize with standard template

Analysis Triggers

When implementation details incomplete:

Task requires analysis for implementation details
Suggest running: gemini analysis for file locations and dependencies

File Management

JSON Task File

• Location: .task/IMPL-[N].json in active session
• Content: Complete task with implementation field
• Updates: Session stats only

Simple Process

1. Validate session and inputs
2. Generate task JSON
3. Update session stats
4. Notify completion

Context Inheritance

Tasks inherit from:

1. Active Session - Requirements and scope from workflow-session.json
2. Planning Document - Context from IMPL_PLAN.md
3. Parent Task - For subtasks (IMPL-N.M format)

Agent Assignment

Based on task type and title keywords:

• Build/Implement → @code-developer
• Design/Plan → @planning-agent
• Test Generation → @code-developer (type: "test-gen")
• Test Execution/Fix → @test-fix-agent (type: "test-fix")
• Review/Audit → @universal-executor (optional, only when explicitly requested)

Validation Rules

1. Session Check - Active workflow session required
2. Duplicate Check - Avoid similar task titles
3. ID Uniqueness - Auto-increment task IDs
4. Schema Validation - Ensure proper JSON structure

Error Handling

# No workflow session
No active workflow found
Use: /workflow init "project name"

# Duplicate task
Similar task exists: IMPL-3
Continue anyway? (y/n)

# Max depth exceeded
Cannot create IMPL-1.2.1 (max 2 levels)
Use: IMPL-2 for new main task

Examples

Feature Task

/task:create "Implement user authentication"

Created IMPL-1: Implement user authentication
Type: feature
Agent: code-developer
Status: pending

Bug Fix

/task:create "Fix login validation bug" --type=bugfix

Created IMPL-2: Fix login validation bug
Type: bugfix
Agent: code-developer
Status: pending