/remove-subtasks

Clear all subtasks from a specific task.

Arguments: $ARGUMENTS (task ID)

Remove all subtasks from a parent task at once.

Clearing Subtasks

Bulk removal of all subtasks from a parent task.

Execution

task-master clear-subtasks --id=<task-id>

Pre-Clear Analysis

1. **Subtask Summary**

• Number of subtasks
• Completion status of each
• Work already done
• Dependencies affected

2. **Impact Assessment**

• Data that will be lost
• Dependencies to be removed
• Effect on project timeline
• Parent task implications

Confirmation Required

Clear Subtasks Confirmation
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Parent Task: #5 "Implement user authentication"
Subtasks to remove: 4
- #5.1 "Setup auth framework" (done)
- #5.2 "Create login form" (in-progress)
- #5.3 "Add validation" (pending)
- #5.4 "Write tests" (pending)

⚠️  This will permanently delete all subtask data
Continue? (y/n)

Smart Features

• Option to convert to standalone tasks
• Backup task data before clearing
• Preserve completed work history
• Update parent task appropriately

Process

1. List all subtasks for confirmation 2. Check for in-progress work 3. Remove all subtasks 4. Update parent task 5. Clean up dependencies

Alternative Options

Suggest alternatives:

• Convert important subtasks to tasks
• Keep completed subtasks
• Archive instead of delete
• Export subtask data first

Post-Clear

• Show updated parent task
• Recalculate time estimates
• Update task complexity
• Suggest next steps

Example

/taskmaster:clear-subtasks 5
→ Found 4 subtasks to remove
→ Warning: Subtask #5.2 is in-progress
→ Cleared all subtasks from task #5
→ Updated parent task estimates
→ Suggestion: Consider re-expanding with better breakdown