update-tasks-from-id

Update multiple tasks starting from a specific ID.

Arguments: $ARGUMENTS

Parse starting task ID and update context.

Bulk Task Updates

Update multiple related tasks based on new requirements or context changes.

Argument Parsing

• "from 5: add security requirements"
• "5 onwards: update API endpoints"
• "starting at 5: change to use new framework"

Execution

task-master update --from=<id> --prompt="<context>"

Update Process

1. Task Selection

Starting from specified ID:

• Include the task itself
• Include all dependent tasks
• Include related subtasks
• Smart boundary detection

2. Context Application

AI analyzes the update context and:

• Identifies what needs changing
• Maintains consistency
• Preserves completed work
• Updates related information

3. Intelligent Updates

• Modify descriptions appropriately
• Update test strategies
• Adjust time estimates
• Revise dependencies if needed

Smart Features

1. Scope Detection

   • Find natural task groupings
   • Identify related features
   • Stop at logical boundaries
   • Avoid over-updating

2. Consistency Maintenance

   • Keep naming conventions
   • Preserve relationships
   • Update cross-references
   • Maintain task flow

3. Change Preview

   Bulk Update Preview
   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
   Starting from: Task #5
   Tasks to update: 8 tasks + 12 subtasks
   
   Context: "add security requirements"
   
   Changes will include:
   - Add security sections to descriptions
   - Update test strategies for security
   - Add security-related subtasks where needed
   - Adjust time estimates (+20% average)
   
   Continue? (y/n)
   

Example Updates

/taskmaster:update/from-id 5: change database to PostgreSQL
→ Analyzing impact starting from task #5
→ Found 6 related tasks to update
→ Updates will maintain consistency
→ Preview changes? (y/n)

Applied updates:
✓ Task #5: Updated connection logic references
✓ Task #6: Changed migration approach
✓ Task #7: Updated query syntax notes
✓ Task #8: Revised testing strategy
✓ Task #9: Updated deployment steps
✓ Task #12: Changed backup procedures

Safety Features

• Preview all changes
• Selective confirmation
• Rollback capability
• Change logging
• Validation checks

Post-Update

• Summary of changes
• Consistency verification
• Suggest review tasks
• Update timeline if needed