/fix-dependencies

Automatically fix dependency issues found during validation.

Automatic Dependency Repair

Intelligently fixes common dependency problems while preserving project logic.

Execution

task-master fix-dependencies

What Gets Fixed

1. **Auto-Fixable Issues**

• Remove references to deleted tasks
• Break simple circular dependencies
• Remove self-dependencies
• Clean up duplicate dependencies

2. **Smart Resolutions**

• Reorder dependencies to maintain logic
• Suggest task merging for over-dependent tasks
• Flatten unnecessary dependency chains
• Remove redundant transitive dependencies

3. **Manual Review Required**

• Complex circular dependencies
• Critical path modifications
• Business logic dependencies
• High-impact changes

Fix Process

1. **Analysis Phase**

• Run validation check
• Categorize issues by type
• Determine fix strategy

2. **Execution Phase**

• Apply automatic fixes
• Log all changes made
• Preserve task relationships

3. **Verification Phase**

• Re-validate after fixes
• Show before/after comparison
• Highlight manual fixes needed

Smart Features

• Preserves intended task flow
• Minimal disruption approach
• Creates fix history/log
• Suggests manual interventions

Output Example

Dependency Auto-Fix Report
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Fixed Automatically:
✅ Removed 2 references to deleted tasks
✅ Resolved 1 self-dependency
✅ Cleaned 3 redundant dependencies

Manual Review Needed:
⚠️ Complex circular dependency: #12 → #15 → #18 → #12
  Suggestion: Make #15 not depend on #12
⚠️ Task #45 has 8 dependencies
  Suggestion: Break into subtasks

Run '/taskmaster:validate-dependencies' to verify fixes

Safety

• Preview mode available
• Rollback capability
• Change logging
• No data loss