yatl-tasks

Persistent task memory survives compaction by storing task state in YAML-formatted Markdown files organized by status directories, preserving dependencies and context for resumed work. Each task retains its full history and dependency graph across sessions.

Automatic dependency management tracks task relationships and blocks downstream tasks when upstream dependencies remain open. Tasks automatically unblock when their dependencies reach closed or cancelled status, maintaining a live dependency graph across the workflow.

Long-running work requires structured task files using YAML frontmatter for metadata and status directories for organization. This format ensures context survives compaction by persisting task state, logs, and dependency relationships externally rather than relying on session memory.

TodoWrite integrates with persistent task management for rapid execution while preserving long-term context. Short-term execution stays in TodoWrite, while task state, dependencies, and session logs persist in structured Markdown files for post-session analysis and audits.

Run the initialization command in your project root to set up the task directory structure with status folders for open, in-progress, blocked, closed, and cancelled tasks. Then create tasks using the new task command with YAML frontmatter formatting.

Persistent task memory is needed when work spans multiple sessions, involves complex dependencies, or requires context to survive compaction. Scenarios with long-running tasks, blocking relationships, and audit trails benefit from structured state persistence across sessions.