---
id: BACK-355.02
title: 'CLI: Add --type flag to task create and edit commands'
status: To Do
assignee: []
created_date: '2026-01-01 23:37'
labels:
  - cli
dependencies:
  - task-355.01
parent_task_id: BACK-355
priority: medium
---

## Description

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Extend CLI commands to support the type field, allowing users to specify and modify task types from the command line.
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## Acceptance Criteria
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- [ ] #1 task create command accepts --type flag with autocomplete for configured types
- [ ] #2 task edit command accepts --type flag to modify existing task type
- [ ] #3 task list output displays type field (abbreviated in table view)
- [ ] #4 task view (plain mode) includes type in output
- [ ] #5 Invalid type values produce clear error message listing valid options
- [ ] #6 CLI help text documents the --type flag
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