Task List Tags help you decompose complex tasks into smaller, actionable sub-tasks that AI agents execute systematically.
| Tag | Purpose |
|---|
@task-list-decompose | Analyze and break down a complex task into sub-tasks |
@task-list-sequential | Execute sub-tasks in listed order, one after another |
@task-list-ai-sequential | AI determines optimal sequential order based on dependencies |
@task-list-ai-parallel | AI determines order, runs independent tasks in parallel |
@ in your prompt to show available tags and select one.
Type @
Start typing @ in your prompt to open the tag selector.
Select a tag
Choose the appropriate tag for your task.
Describe your task
Provide your task description after the tag.
Workflow
Decompose First
Use @task-list-decompose to analyze complex tasks:
The AI outputs a structured breakdown:
Then Execute
Copy the output and use with an execution tag:
@task-list-sequential — Tasks run in listed order@task-list-ai-sequential — AI determines optimal order@task-list-ai-parallel — Independent tasks run simultaneously
For simple tasks, skip decompose and use an execution tag directly with a bracketed list: [task1, task2, task3]
When to Use
Decompose complex features:
@task-list-decompose
Implement a user authentication system with OAuth, session management, and RBAC
@task-list-decompose
As a user, I want to manage my profile including avatar, bio, and preferences
@task-list-sequential
[design login UI, implement form validation, add API integration, write tests]
@task-list-ai-parallel
[add dark mode, create notifications, implement search]
Parallel execution works best when tasks modify different files. Tasks affecting the same files should run sequentially to avoid conflicts.
Run Selected Tasks
You can also run existing todo tasks directly without typing tags.
Select tasks
Check the tasks you want to execute in the todo list. Click Run Tasks
Click the Run Tasks button that appears after selecting tasks.
Choose execution mode
Select how tasks should run:
- Sequential — Tasks execute one after another
- AI Sequential — AI determines optimal order
- AI Parallel — Independent tasks run simultaneously
Start execution
Click Run to begin. The AI executes tasks in isolated sessions.
This is recommended for running sub-tasks created from decomposition. Select the decomposed tasks and choose an execution mode to run them systematically.
