# Functional Requirements

## Core Task Management Features

**1. Task CRUD Operations**
- Create, read, update, delete tasks with rich metadata
- Task templates based on BMad methodology and existing project patterns
- Bulk operations for efficient task management
- Task duplication and template generation

**2. Project Organization**
- Multi-level project hierarchies matching existing repository structure
- Project templates for common patterns (microservices, MCP servers, etc.)
- Integration with existing projects (PDF Translator, Mixcloud RSS, etc.)
- Cross-project task dependencies and relationships

**3. Status and Workflow Management**
- Customizable task statuses aligned with BMad and development workflows
- Automated status transitions based on triggers and conditions
- Status history tracking for audit and analysis
- Integration with git events and deployment pipelines

**4. Assignment and Collaboration**
- User assignment with role-based permissions
- AI agent assignment for automated task execution
- Team collaboration features through Directus interface
- Notification system for task updates and deadlines

## Advanced Features

**5. AI Integration**
- Natural language task creation using existing AI prompt system
- Intelligent task breakdown using BMad agent methodologies  
- Automated progress updates from Claude Code agent activities
- Context-aware task recommendations based on current work

**6. Time and Progress Tracking**
- Time estimation and actual time tracking
- Progress indicators with percentage completion
- Milestone tracking aligned with BMad sprint methodology
- Integration with existing performance monitoring

**7. Dependency Management**
- Task dependency graphs with cycle detection
- Automatic scheduling based on dependencies
- Critical path analysis for project planning
- Integration with existing Task Master dependency system

**8. Reporting and Analytics**
- Task completion metrics and velocity tracking
- Resource utilization analysis across projects
- Integration with existing monitoring and performance systems
- Custom dashboards for different user roles

## Integration Requirements

**9. Existing System Integration**
- **MCP Server Extension** - New tools for task management operations
- **Task Master Bridge** - Bidirectional sync with existing Task Master projects
- **Claude Code Agent Integration** - Task context provision for agent workflows
- **BMad Methodology Support** - Template and workflow integration

**10. API and Automation**
- REST API endpoints following existing Directus patterns
- GraphQL support for complex queries and relationships
- Webhook support for external system integration
- CLI tools following existing project command patterns
