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
Open any User Story in Azure Boards
Scroll to the "Create Child Tasks" section in the work item form
Click + Create Child Tasks
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
Click Create Tasks — tasks are created one by one with a progress indicator
The dialog closes automatically on success
Installation
Download the latest .vsix file
Go to your Azure DevOps organisation → Organisation Settings → Extensions
Click Upload extension and select the .vsix file
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
Scope
Purpose
vso.work
Read work item details (area path, iteration, title)
