virattt/dexter

feat request: add CreateTaskList tool

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#128 opened on Feb 11, 2026

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Description

For complex, multi-step queries, it would be great if Dexter can create a task list (like Claude Code does) and then execute the tasks (either sync or async).

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Research direction
Study how Claude Code creates task lists, then propose a TypeScript implementation. Identify where in Dexter's codebase to add the CreateTaskList tool, possibly in the agent's tool registry. Consider async execution with promises or event based triggers.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backendapiai
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
GitTypeScriptNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60