diff --git a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/architect-mode-prompt.snap b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/architect-mode-prompt.snap
index 632273dea0..d708d2a428 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/architect-mode-prompt.snap
+++ b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/architect-mode-prompt.snap
@@ -349,22 +349,34 @@ Example: Requesting to switch to code mode
 </switch_mode>
 
 ## new_task
-Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message.
+Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message and initial todo list.
 
 Parameters:
 - mode: (required) The slug of the mode to start the new task in (e.g., "code", "debug", "architect").
 - message: (required) The initial user message or instructions for this new task.
+- todos: (required) A markdown checklist string defining the initial todo list for the task.
 
 Usage:
 <new_task>
 <mode>your-mode-slug-here</mode>
 <message>Your initial instructions here</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] First task to complete
+[ ] Second task to complete
+[ ] Third task to complete
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 Example:
 <new_task>
 <mode>code</mode>
-<message>Implement a new feature for the application.</message>
+<message>Implement user authentication</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] Set up auth middleware
+[ ] Create login endpoint
+[ ] Add session management
+[ ] Write tests
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 
diff --git a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/ask-mode-prompt.snap b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/ask-mode-prompt.snap
index 09b6b04348..28c25a40d3 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/ask-mode-prompt.snap
+++ b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/ask-mode-prompt.snap
@@ -246,22 +246,34 @@ Example: Requesting to switch to code mode
 </switch_mode>
 
 ## new_task
-Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message.
+Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message and initial todo list.
 
 Parameters:
 - mode: (required) The slug of the mode to start the new task in (e.g., "code", "debug", "architect").
 - message: (required) The initial user message or instructions for this new task.
+- todos: (required) A markdown checklist string defining the initial todo list for the task.
 
 Usage:
 <new_task>
 <mode>your-mode-slug-here</mode>
 <message>Your initial instructions here</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] First task to complete
+[ ] Second task to complete
+[ ] Third task to complete
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 Example:
 <new_task>
 <mode>code</mode>
-<message>Implement a new feature for the application.</message>
+<message>Implement user authentication</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] Set up auth middleware
+[ ] Create login endpoint
+[ ] Add session management
+[ ] Write tests
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 
diff --git a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-disabled.snap b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-disabled.snap
index 632273dea0..d708d2a428 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-disabled.snap
+++ b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-disabled.snap
@@ -349,22 +349,34 @@ Example: Requesting to switch to code mode
 </switch_mode>
 
 ## new_task
-Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message.
+Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message and initial todo list.
 
 Parameters:
 - mode: (required) The slug of the mode to start the new task in (e.g., "code", "debug", "architect").
 - message: (required) The initial user message or instructions for this new task.
+- todos: (required) A markdown checklist string defining the initial todo list for the task.
 
 Usage:
 <new_task>
 <mode>your-mode-slug-here</mode>
 <message>Your initial instructions here</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] First task to complete
+[ ] Second task to complete
+[ ] Third task to complete
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 Example:
 <new_task>
 <mode>code</mode>
-<message>Implement a new feature for the application.</message>
+<message>Implement user authentication</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] Set up auth middleware
+[ ] Create login endpoint
+[ ] Add session management
+[ ] Write tests
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 
diff --git a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-enabled.snap b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-enabled.snap
index 7ca32b80a1..d051491395 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-enabled.snap
+++ b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/mcp-server-creation-enabled.snap
@@ -398,22 +398,34 @@ Example: Requesting to switch to code mode
 </switch_mode>
 
 ## new_task
-Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message.
+Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message and initial todo list.
 
 Parameters:
 - mode: (required) The slug of the mode to start the new task in (e.g., "code", "debug", "architect").
 - message: (required) The initial user message or instructions for this new task.
+- todos: (required) A markdown checklist string defining the initial todo list for the task.
 
 Usage:
 <new_task>
 <mode>your-mode-slug-here</mode>
 <message>Your initial instructions here</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] First task to complete
+[ ] Second task to complete
+[ ] Third task to complete
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 Example:
 <new_task>
 <mode>code</mode>
-<message>Implement a new feature for the application.</message>
+<message>Implement user authentication</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] Set up auth middleware
+[ ] Create login endpoint
+[ ] Add session management
+[ ] Write tests
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 
diff --git a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/partial-reads-enabled.snap b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/partial-reads-enabled.snap
index 7dce6219f3..1435b9d903 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/partial-reads-enabled.snap
+++ b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/add-custom-instructions/partial-reads-enabled.snap
@@ -354,22 +354,34 @@ Example: Requesting to switch to code mode
 </switch_mode>
 
 ## new_task
-Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message.
+Description: This will let you create a new task instance in the chosen mode using your provided message and initial todo list.
 
 Parameters:
 - mode: (required) The slug of the mode to start the new task in (e.g., "code", "debug", "architect").
 - message: (required) The initial user message or instructions for this new task.
+- todos: (required) A markdown checklist string defining the initial todo list for the task.
 
 Usage:
 <new_task>
 <mode>your-mode-slug-here</mode>
 <message>Your initial instructions here</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] First task to complete
+[ ] Second task to complete
+[ ] Third task to complete
+</todos>
 </new_task>
 
 Example:
 <new_task>
 <mode>code</mode>
-<message>Implement a new feature for the application.</message>
+<message>Implement user authentication</message>
+<todos>
+[ ] Set up auth middleware
+[ ] Create login endpoint
+[ ] Add session management
+[ ] Write tests
+</todos>
 </new_task>