Task Dependency Patterns

Breaks down complex work into trackable tasks with built-in dependency chains using Claude Code's native TaskCreate, TaskUpdate, TaskGet, and TaskList tools. You create tasks in pending state, link them with addBlockedBy to enforce execution order, then move them through in_progress to completed as you work. The activeForm pattern gives you spinner-friendly present continuous labels ("Running tests" vs "Run tests"). Works solo for coordinating multi-step implementations or with Agent Teams for parallel work where teammates claim tasks and message each other directly. The team guidance is honest about cost tradeoffs (2.5x vs solo) and when you actually need peer-to-peer versus simple sequential execution. Good middle ground between ad-hoc comments and heavyweight project management.

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last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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$ npx -y skills add yonatangross/orchestkit --skill task-dependency-patterns --agent claude-code

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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.