add new task command

[qdaxb]

Context

add new task command, so users can start new task from command palette, or from other plugins.

Implementation

1. add roo-cline.newTask command
2. add new task prompt template

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Important

Add roo-cline.newTask command to start new tasks via command palette or plugins, with user input handling in handleTask.ts.

• Behavior:
  • Add roo-cline.newTask command in package.json to start new tasks from the command palette or other plugins.
  • Implement handleNewTask function in handleTask.ts to prompt user input and handle task creation.
• Command Registration:
  • Register roo-cline.newTask in registerCommands.ts to link the command with handleNewTask.
• Prompt Template:
  • Add NEW_TASK prompt template in support-prompt.ts for user input handling.

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[cte]

We've gotten some feedback that there are too many code actions. I wonder if there's a way to behave a bit more like cursor and try to combine everything into a single action. In particular something like Ctrl+L that opens a new task and injects anything that was highlighted as context. The Explain / Fix / Improve / etc can be handled by modes rather than separate actions.

[qdaxb]

We've gotten some feedback that there are too many code actions. I wonder if there's a way to behave a bit more like cursor and try to combine everything into a single action. In particular something like Ctrl+L that opens a new task and injects anything that was highlighted as context. The Explain / Fix / Improve / etc can be handled by modes rather than separate actions.

I agree with your idea about ctrl+l, but the main purpose of this pr is to provide a calling entry for other plug-ins or automation tools, which can directly invoke and execute new tasks through commands without interacting with users.

[mrubens]

Does it need to be added here?

[mrubens]

Just thinking that this adds another tab at the bottom of the prompts view right?

[qdaxb]

In my scenario, other plugins will send tasks to Roo, and I hope Roo can define its own prompt words when receiving instructions from other plugins.

In addition, because this pr also supports users to create tasks directly through the command palette, this option can also be used for users to define their own "quick start" prompt words.

[cte]

Does this work for the problem you're trying to solve?
https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/blob/878b3820d2f41809f6063c5c54597d6bf0d3c591/src/exports/roo-code.d.ts#L24-L31

This should allow other extensions to interface with Roo Code. Or is it more convenient to use an action?

[qdaxb]

API can meet the needs, but I think command is more convenience. it can be called from the command palette, shortcut keys, other plugins or the command line