vscode-tasks-organizer

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name: vscode-tasks-organizer description: Guide for creating or modifying VS Code tasks.json files with a focus on developer experience. metadata: author: garnertb version: "1.1"

This skill helps you organize VS Code tasks.json files for consistency and developer experience improvements.

Analysis Steps

1. Check for available scripts Check for common task types: dev/run, build, test, lint, format in the language ecosystem (eg JavaScript/TypeScript check package.json scripts)
2. Identify inconsistencies in the task.json analyze property ordering, naming conventions, and missing properties. The output should be a list of recommended improvements to ensure consistency and enhance developer experience.
3. Review task grouping — VS Code supports build, test, or none groups

Improvements to Apply

Property Ordering

Standardize all tasks with consistent property order: label → type → command → group → icon → detail → options → problemMatcher

Naming Conventions

• Use consistent label format (e.g., Title Case)
• Match casing across all tasks

Icons

All tasks should have an icon, if already present ensure consistency in style and color (based on task category) and that the icon is appropriate and intuitive.

If missing, add semantic icons with appropriate colors using these defaults:

• Dev/Run tasks: green (terminal.ansiGreen) with run or globe icons
• Build tasks: cyan (terminal.ansiCyan) with tools icon
• Test tasks: magenta (terminal.ansiMagenta) with beaker, browser, or eye icons
• Lint tasks: yellow (terminal.ansiYellow) with search icon
• Format tasks: blue (terminal.ansiBlue) with symbol-color or wand icons

Details

Add descriptive detail text explaining each task's purpose

Problem Matchers

Add appropriate problem matchers for error detection based on language ecosystem and task type:

• JavaScript/TypeScript: $tsc, $eslint-stylish

Cleanup

• Remove redundant options.cwd if defaulting to workspace folder
• Fix any JSON syntax errors (trailing commas, etc.)