fix: graceful error for --split-task with remote MCP providers#53
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fix: graceful error for --split-task with remote MCP providers#53
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Remote tasklist backends (Jira/Linear/GitHub) manage task structure natively, so local task splitting is not applicable. Exit early with a clear error message directing users to their provider's interface. Generated with millstone orchestrator
This was referenced Mar 8, 2026
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Summary
millstone --split-task Nwas crashing with"Tasklist not found: .millstone/tasklist.md"when a remote MCP provider (GitHub Issues, Linear) is configured. Task splitting reads from the local file which doesn't exist for remote backends.Now prints a clear message and exits 1:
"Task splitting is not supported for remote providers. Use your provider's native interface to manage tasks."Test plan
millstone --split-task 1with GitHub Issues backend shows the graceful errorCloses #52
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