Work Item Decomposer

Quickly decompose work items into structured, valid hierarchies. Supports any work item types and custom processes with zero configuration.

🔑 Key Features

• Text Hierarchy (BETA): Paste plain text or AI-generated breakdowns to create validated, linked hierarchies instantly — with built-in templates and real-time validation.
• One‑click decomposition: Convert an item into a full plan with a single action.
• Universal integration: Use from Boards, Backlogs, Sprints, Queries and Work Item Details.
• Process compatibility: Works with inherited and custom process rules.
• Flexible configuration: Auto‑tagging, assignment rules and other settings.
• Reliable & fast: Optimized for speed with predictable results.
• Keyboard friendly: Complete keyboard support and shortcuts.
• Theme aware: Adapts to Azure DevOps light and dark themes.

🚀 Getting started

1. Install Work Item Decomposer from the Azure DevOps Marketplace.
2. Open a work item in Boards, Backlogs, Sprints, Queries or Work Item Details.
3. Right‑click (or use the "..." menu) and choose Decompose work item.
4. Create or paste your hierarchy and click Save.

For detailed documentation, see the Wiki.

⚙️ Settings

Project administrators and granted users can customize behavior via Project Settings > Work Item Decomposer > Settings. Options include auto‑tagging, assignment rules, delete confirmations and more.

For complete settings details, see the Project Settings in our documentation.

🌐 Language Support

• English (fully supported)

See Language Support for translation details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md or open an issue.

❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting

For common questions and troubleshooting, see the FAQ and Troubleshooting.

📄 License

MIT License

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