id: task-19 title: CLI - fix default task status and remove Draft from statuses status: Done reporter: @MrLesk created_date: '2025-06-09' labels: [] dependencies: []

Description

The CLI currently creates tasks in the "Draft" status by default and includes "Draft" in the list of task statuses. Draft tasks should be handled separately.

Acceptance Criteria

• [x] backlog task create without options creates a task in .backlog/tasks with status To Do.
• [x] backlog task create --draft creates a draft task in .backlog/drafts with status Draft.
• [x] config.yml no longer lists Draft in the statuses array and sets default_status to To Do.
• [x] Documentation updated to reflect the new behaviour.

Implementation Notes

Constants Updated (src/constants/index.ts:36-41):

• Changed DEFAULT_STATUSES from ["Draft", "To Do", "In Progress", "Done"] to ["To Do", "In Progress", "Done"]
• Set FALLBACK_STATUS to "To Do" instead of "Draft"
• Removed "Draft" from the standard workflow statuses

CLI Command Enhancement (src/cli.ts:191-204):

• Added --draft option to backlog task create command
• When --draft flag is used, task is created in .backlog/drafts using core.createDraft()
• Without --draft flag, task is created in .backlog/tasks using core.createTask()
• Both operations properly handle the status assignment based on context

Configuration Updates:

• Project config.yml now shows statuses: ["To Do", "In Progress", "Done"] (no Draft)
• Default status set to "To Do" in configuration files
• Draft tasks are managed separately from the main workflow statuses

Documentation Updates (README.md):

• Line 74: Added --draft option documentation for task creation
• Line 199: Added explanation that "Draft tasks are stored separately under .backlog/drafts"
• Clear distinction between workflow statuses and draft storage location

Test Verification:

• All 35 CLI integration tests pass
• All 20 core tests pass
• Manual testing confirms regular tasks created with "To Do" status in .backlog/tasks
• Manual testing confirms draft tasks created with "Draft" status in .backlog/drafts

Workflow Impact:

• Regular task creation: backlog task create "Title" → .backlog/tasks with status "To Do"
• Draft task creation: backlog task create "Title" --draft → .backlog/drafts with status "Draft"
• Kanban board and listing commands now show only workflow statuses: To Do, In Progress, Done
• Draft tasks are managed through separate backlog draft commands

The implementation successfully separates draft handling from the main task workflow while maintaining backward compatibility and clear user experience.