Claude Code v2.0.59 ·
Task Management System
EntryKind: in v2.0.59,
ChangesSection of the release
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 descriptionTaskGet - Retrieve a task by ID with full detailsTaskUpdate - 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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