/parse-prd
Parse a PRD document to generate tasks.
> /plugin marketplace add eyaltoledano/claude-task-master > /plugin install taskmaster@taskmaster
How it fires
How this command gets triggered: by you, by Claude, or both.
- Fires itselfClaude auto-loads it when your prompt matches the work.
- You can call itInvoke it directly when you want it.
- Slash command
/parse-prd
Context preview
What this command does when you run it.
Parse a PRD document to generate tasks.
Command definition
parse-prd.mdParse a PRD document to generate tasks.
Arguments: $ARGUMENTS (PRD file path)
Intelligent PRD Parsing
Analyzes your requirements document and generates a complete task breakdown.
Execution
task-master parse-prd --input=$ARGUMENTS
Parsing Process
1. **Document Analysis**
- Extract key requirements
- Identify technical components
- Detect dependencies
- Estimate complexity
2. **Task Generation**
- Create 10-15 tasks by default
- Include implementation tasks
- Add testing tasks
- Include documentation tasks
- Set logical dependencies
3. **Smart Enhancements**
- Group related functionality
- Set appropriate priorities
- Add acceptance criteria
- Include test strategies
Options
Parse arguments for modifiers:
- Number after filename → `--num-tasks`
- `research` → Use research mode
- `comprehensive` → Generate more tasks
Post-Generation
After parsing: 1. Display task summary 2. Show dependency graph 3. Suggest task expansion for complex items 4. Recommend sprint planning
An AI-powered task-management system you can drop into Cursor, Lovable, Windsurf, Roo, and others.
Repo: eyaltoledano/claude-task-master
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ham
This command initiates the HAM (Hamster Automated Management) workflow for task execution.

