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Claude Code v2.0.59

Task Management System

What: A complete task tracking system with four new tools for managing work items during coding sessions.

Tools added:

  • TaskCreate - Create a new task with subject and description
  • TaskGet - Retrieve a task by ID with full details
  • TaskUpdate - Update task properties (subject, description, status, owner, comments, references, blockers)
  • TaskList - List all tasks with their current status

How to use: Tasks are automatically created and managed by Claude during complex multi-step work. Each task has:

  • Subject and description
  • Status: open or resolved
  • Optional owner assignment
  • Comments with author attribution
  • Reference links between tasks
  • Blocking/blocked-by relationships

Details:

  • Tasks are stored in .claude/tasks/ directory at tI2() function, line 344419
  • Tasks persist across sessions within the same project
  • Supports bidirectional task linking via $Y1() function at line 485071
  • Evidence: TaskCreate tool at line 484977, TaskList at line 485460

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