create_subtask

MCP tool from Agentic Tools MCP by Pimzino

Create child tasks (legacy compatibility, creates tasks with parentId)

How to use it

create_subtask is exposed by the Agentic Tools MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the create_subtask tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

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$npx -y @pimzino/agentic-tools-mcp

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delete_subtask

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get_subtask

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get_task

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Git-trackable

All data can be committed alongside your project code

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infer_task_progress

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search_memories

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update_memory

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update_project

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update_subtask

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update_task

Edit tasks, metadata, or move between hierarchy levels with parentId