/remove-dependency

Remove a dependency between tasks.

Arguments: $ARGUMENTS

Parse the task IDs to remove dependency relationship.

Removing Dependencies

Removes a dependency relationship, potentially unblocking tasks.

Argument Parsing

Parse natural language or IDs:

• "remove dependency between 5 and 3"
• "5 no longer needs 3"
• "unblock 5 from 3"
• "5 3" → remove dependency of 5 on 3

Execution

task-master remove-dependency --id=<task-id> --depends-on=<dependency-id>

Pre-Removal Checks

1. **Verify dependency exists** 2. **Check impact on task flow** 3. **Warn if it breaks logical sequence** 4. **Show what will be unblocked**

Smart Analysis

Before removing:

• Show why dependency might have existed
• Check if removal makes tasks executable
• Verify no critical path disruption
• Suggest alternative dependencies

Post-Removal

After removing: 1. Show updated task status 2. List newly unblocked tasks 3. Update project timeline 4. Suggest next actions

Safety Features

• Confirm if removing critical dependency
• Show tasks that become immediately actionable
• Warn about potential issues
• Keep removal history

Example

/taskmaster:remove-dependency 5 from 3
→ Removed: Task #5 no longer depends on #3
→ Task #5 is now UNBLOCKED and ready to start
→ Warning: Consider if #5 still needs #2 completed first