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Task Master Prompt Agent Mode

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Task Master Prompt Agent mode helps you manage complex coding tasks by breaking them down into manageable steps and providing intelligent assistance.

Understanding Task Master Mode​

Task Master is an advanced AI agent mode that:

  • Breaks down complex tasks
  • Manages project workflows
  • Provides step-by-step guidance
  • Maintains context across sessions

Getting Started​

Enabling Task Master Mode​

  1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P)
  2. Type "Enable Task Master Agent"
  3. Select to activate

Basic Usage​

# Example task description
/task Create a React component for user authentication

Task Breakdown​

1. Task Analysis​

The agent will analyze your request and break it down:

Task: Create React Authentication Component
1. Setup basic component structure
2. Implement form elements
3. Add validation
4. Connect to authentication service
5. Handle responses and errors

2. Step-by-Step Guidance​

For each step, the agent provides:

  • Detailed instructions
  • Code snippets
  • Best practices
  • Error handling tips

Advanced Features​

Context Management​

The agent maintains context across:

  • Multiple files
  • Different sessions
  • Related tasks

Example context tracking:

TaskContext.js
const TaskContext = {
  currentStep: 1,
  completedSteps: [],
  dependencies: {
    installed: ['react', 'auth-service'],
    required: ['validation-library']
  },
  projectState: {
    // Current project state
  }
};

Intelligent Suggestions​

The agent provides smart suggestions:

AuthComponent.tsx
// Agent suggestion:
interface AuthProps {
  onSuccess?: (user: User) => void;
  onError?: (error: Error) => void;
  mode?: 'login' | 'register';
}

// Implementation guidance provided

Best Practices​

1. Clear Task Definitions​

✅ Do:

/task Create a responsive navbar with mobile menu

❌ Don't:

/task Make website better

2. Iterative Development​

Follow the agent's suggested workflow:

  1. Plan

    /task-plan Create user dashboard

  2. Implement

    /task-implement Start with basic layout

  3. Review

    /task-review Check component functionality

3. Using Checkpoints​

Set checkpoints for complex tasks:

/task-checkpoint Save current progress
/task-restore Return to last checkpoint

Task Templates​

React Component Template​

/task-template react-component

Generated structure:

interface ComponentProps {
  // Props definition
}

const Component: React.FC<ComponentProps> = (props) => {
  // Component logic
  return (
    // JSX structure
  );
};

API Integration Template​

/task-template api-integration

Generated structure:

interface ApiConfig {
  endpoint: string;
  methods: {
    get: () => Promise<any>;
    post: (data: any) => Promise<any>;
  };
}

Advanced Workflows​

1. Multi-file Tasks​

Managing related files:

/task-group Create user management system

The agent handles:

  • Component files
  • Styles
  • Tests
  • Documentation

2. Code Reviews​

Automated code review suggestions:

/task-review Check PR changes

The agent analyzes:

  • Code quality
  • Best practices
  • Potential issues
  • Performance impacts

3. Refactoring​

Intelligent refactoring suggestions:

/task-refactor Optimize component performance

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Agent Not Responding

    /task-reset Reset agent state

  2. Context Loss

    /task-context Restore previous context

  3. Unclear Instructions

    /task-clarify What do you mean by X?

Integration with Development Workflow​

1. Git Integration​

/task-git Create commit message

The agent generates semantic commit messages:

feat(auth): implement user authentication component
- Add login form
- Integrate with auth service
- Handle error states

2. Documentation​

Automatic documentation generation:

/task-docs Generate component documentation

Output:

## AuthComponent

Authentication component with the following features:
- Login/Register modes
- Form validation
- Error handling
- Success callbacks

3. Testing​

Test scenario generation:

/task-test Generate test cases

Generated tests:

Auth.test.tsx
describe('AuthComponent', () => {
  it('should handle successful login', () => {
    // Test implementation
  });

  it('should display validation errors', () => {
    // Test implementation
  });
});

Tips for Success​

  1. Be Specific

    • Provide clear requirements
    • Set measurable goals
    • Define expected outcomes

  2. Use Incremental Steps

    • Break down large tasks
    • Validate each step
    • Build iteratively

  3. Maintain Context

    • Keep related tasks grouped
    • Document dependencies
    • Track progress
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Remember to save your task context regularly using /task-save to prevent losing progress!