Task Dependency Patterns

Overview

Claude Code 2.1.16 introduces a native Task Management System with four tools:

CC 2.1.268 caveat: TaskCreate, TaskGet, TaskUpdate, TaskList, and TodoWrite are offered only on Claude 3.x, Opus 4.0 to 4.7, Sonnet 4.0 to 4.6, and Haiku 4.5. On models outside this allowlist, these tools are absent unless the operator sets CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TODO_TOOLS=1. CC honours the flag only from user or managed settings (or the shell). ork cannot ship it (CC reads only permissions from plugin settings), so treat every Task-tool call in this skill as conditional on the operator's environment.

• TaskCreate: Create new tasks with subject, description, and activeForm
• TaskUpdate: Update status (pending → in_progress → completed), set dependencies
• TaskGet: Retrieve full task details including blockers
• TaskList: View all tasks with status and dependency summary

Tasks enable structured work tracking, parallel coordination, and clear progress visibility.

When to Use