breakdown

Convert epics, investigations, or features into actionable task files with acceptance criteria and dependencies in .context/tasks/.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tdp1999/claude-code-ctx --skill breakdown-tdp1999
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: breakdown
Source: https://github.com/tdp1999/claude-code-ctx/tree/main/plugins/ctx/skills/breakdown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tdp1999/claude-code-ctx --skill breakdown-tdp1999

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Break down a feature, plan, epic, or investigation into actionable task files within the .context/tasks/ folder, enabling clear scope, traceability, and incremental progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a structured set of tasks with explicit acceptance criteria, dependencies, and progress tracking.
  • Update epic or investigation statuses and reflect progress in the central context bank.
  • Provide reusable templates and references to ensure consistent task quality and handoffs.

Quick Start

Create a breakdown by selecting an epic or investigation to break down, or provide an ad-hoc feature description, then let the assistant generate tasks and update statuses.

Frequently Asked Questions about breakdown

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down an epic into actionable tasks?▼

To break down an epic, you select the epic or provide an ad-hoc feature description, and the tool generates a structured set of actionable task files with clear acceptance criteria, dependencies, and progress linkage.

What is task generation for software investigations?▼

Task generation for investigations converts high-level plans or ideas into structured task files within a project context bank, ensuring traceability and incremental progress tracking.

How do I track progress and dependencies for generated tasks?▼

You track generated tasks by utilizing explicit acceptance criteria, dependency records, and status updates that link back to the source epic or investigation within the context bank.

Can I use this for ad-hoc feature requests without a predefined epic?▼

Yes, you can process ad-hoc feature requests by providing a feature description, which the tool then converts into structured task files with progress tracking and context bank updates.

What's the best way to ensure task traceability during epic breakdown?▼

The best way to ensure task traceability is generating tasks with explicit references and dependencies, updating the source epic status, and recording progress in the central context bank.