Child Task Creator for User Stories

Create multiple child tasks directly from a User Story in one step — with automatic area path, iteration, and user assignment.

What it does

When you open a User Story in Azure Boards, a "Create Child Tasks" button appears in the work item form. Clicking it opens a full-page dialog where you can:

• Add as many task rows as you need
• Assign each task to a project team member (searchable dropdown)
• Set original estimate and remaining hours per task
• Create all tasks in one click

Each task is automatically created with:

• Area Path — inherited from the parent User Story
• Iteration — inherited from the parent User Story
• Parent link — linked as a child of the User Story
• Assigned To — set to the user you selected

The button only appears on User Story work items. It is hidden on Bugs, Tasks, Epics, and all other types.

How to use

1. Open any User Story in Azure Boards
2. Scroll to the "Create Child Tasks" section in the work item form
3. Click + Create Child Tasks
4. In the dialog that opens:
   • Search and select a team member in the Assigned To field
   • Enter a Task Title (required)
   • Optionally set Original Estimate and Remaining hours
   • Click + Add Task to add more rows
   • Click the × button on any row to remove it
5. Click Create Tasks — tasks are created one by one with a progress indicator
6. The dialog closes automatically on success

Installation

1. Download the latest .vsix file
2. Go to your Azure DevOps organisation → Organisation Settings → Extensions
3. Click Upload extension and select the .vsix file
4. Once installed, open any User Story — the panel will appear automatically

Requirements

• Azure DevOps Services or Azure DevOps Server 2019+
• Process template: Agile (User Story), Scrum (Product Backlog Item), or CMMI (Requirement)
• Permissions: Read and write access to Work Items in the project

Permissions used

Publisher

Dinesh Rajendran