Update a single specific task with new information.
Update a specific task by ID with AI-assisted changes. Use when you need to modify task details, metadata, or requirements while maintaining consistency with related tasks.
/plugin marketplace add eyaltoledano/claude-task-master/plugin install taskmaster@taskmasterUpdate a single specific task with new information.
Arguments: $ARGUMENTS
Parse task ID and update details.
Precisely update one task with AI assistance to maintain consistency.
Natural language updates:
task-master update-task --id=<id> --prompt="<context>"
The AI:
Understands Context
Applies Changes
Validates Results
/taskmaster:update/single 5: add rate limiting
→ Updating Task #5: "Implement API endpoints"
Current: Basic CRUD endpoints
Adding: Rate limiting requirements
Updated sections:
✓ Description: Added rate limiting mention
✓ Details: Added specific limits (100/min)
✓ Test Strategy: Added rate limit tests
✓ Complexity: Increased from 5 to 6
✓ Time Estimate: Increased by 2 hours
Suggestion: Also update task #6 (API Gateway) for consistency?
Incremental Updates
Consistency Checks
Update History
Quick syntax for specific fields: