In game development, work often depends on other work. HacknPlan dependencies let you model these relationships and block items until prerequisites are complete.

Blocked items are visually marked and cannot be moved between stages by non-admin users.

Configure dependencies

1. Open a work item.
2. Go to the dependencies tab (chain icon) or click Add -> Dependency.
3. Search by item name or ID.
4. Add dependency and save.

HacknPlan continuously evaluates dependency status.

Automatic behavior:

• item unblocks when all blocking dependencies reach a closed-status stage
• item blocks again if a dependency reopens

Studio stage customization can define which stages count as dependency-resolving.

Related documentation

• Anatomy of a task
• User stories