analyze-complexity

Analyze task complexity and generate expansion recommendations.

Arguments: $ARGUMENTS

Perform deep analysis of task complexity across the project.

Complexity Analysis

Uses AI to analyze tasks and recommend which ones need breakdown.

Execution Options

task-master analyze-complexity [--research] [--threshold=5]

Analysis Parameters

• --research → Use research AI for deeper analysis
• --threshold=5 → Only flag tasks above complexity 5
• Default: Analyze all pending tasks

Analysis Process

1. Task Evaluation

For each task, AI evaluates:

• Technical complexity
• Time requirements
• Dependency complexity
• Risk factors
• Knowledge requirements

2. Complexity Scoring

Assigns score 1-10 based on:

• Implementation difficulty
• Integration challenges
• Testing requirements
• Unknown factors
• Technical debt risk

3. Recommendations

For complex tasks:

• Suggest expansion approach
• Recommend subtask breakdown
• Identify risk areas
• Propose mitigation strategies

Smart Analysis Features

1. Pattern Recognition

   • Similar task comparisons
   • Historical complexity accuracy
   • Team velocity consideration
   • Technology stack factors

2. Contextual Factors

   • Team expertise
   • Available resources
   • Timeline constraints
   • Business criticality

3. Risk Assessment

   • Technical risks
   • Timeline risks
   • Dependency risks
   • Knowledge gaps

Output Format

Task Complexity Analysis Report
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High Complexity Tasks (>7):
📍 #5 "Implement real-time sync" - Score: 9/10
   Factors: WebSocket complexity, state management, conflict resolution
   Recommendation: Expand into 5-7 subtasks
   Risks: Performance, data consistency

📍 #12 "Migrate database schema" - Score: 8/10
   Factors: Data migration, zero downtime, rollback strategy
   Recommendation: Expand into 4-5 subtasks
   Risks: Data loss, downtime

Medium Complexity Tasks (5-7):
📍 #23 "Add export functionality" - Score: 6/10
   Consider expansion if timeline tight

Low Complexity Tasks (<5):
✅ 15 tasks - No expansion needed

Summary:
- Expand immediately: 2 tasks
- Consider expanding: 5 tasks
- Keep as-is: 15 tasks

Actionable Output

For each high-complexity task:

1. Complexity score with reasoning
2. Specific expansion suggestions
3. Risk mitigation approaches
4. Recommended subtask structure

Integration

Results are:

• Saved to .taskmaster/reports/complexity-analysis.md
• Used by expand command
• Inform sprint planning
• Guide resource allocation

Next Steps

After analysis:

/taskmaster:expand 5    # Expand specific task
/taskmaster:expand-all  # Expand all recommended
/taskmaster:complexity-report  # View detailed report