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create-tasks

Generate INVEST-compliant engineering tasks with context, acceptance criteria, and verification.

Updated Dec 6, 2025
Search Tags:#PRD#INVEST#vertical-slice#task-generation#example-mapping#engineering-tasks#SPIDR
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/audunstrand/status-app --skill create-tasks
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Skill: create-tasks
Source: https://github.com/audunstrand/status-app/tree/main/.github/skills/create-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/audunstrand/status-app --skill create-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill generates well-formed engineering tasks with comprehensive context, enabling engineers who were not part of the original discussion to implement work without back-and-forth questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task template generation: Produce tasks that include deliverables, context, key decisions, acceptance criteria, dependencies, related code, and verification steps.
  • Slice-first guidance: Enforces Example Mapping and SPIDR splitting to ensure work is appropriately scoped and vertically sliced.
  • Use cases: From PRDs and product ideas to feature breakdowns, this skill turns high-level requirements into actionable tasks that can be routed to engineers.

Quick Start

To create a task, provide a PRD reference or description of the work to be done. The skill will respond with a complete task template ready for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down a PRD into actionable engineering tasks?▼

To break down a PRD into actionable engineering tasks, provide the PRD reference to generate a complete task template. The output includes deliverables, context, key decisions, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and verification steps for immediate implementation.

What is INVEST compliance when creating engineering tasks?▼

INVEST compliance ensures engineering tasks are Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable. This skill enforces an INVEST-compliant template to produce appropriately scoped vertical slices ready for review.

How does example mapping and SPIDR help slice product features?▼

Example mapping and SPIDR help slice product features by enforcing slice-first guidance that validates task size and produces vertical, demoable work. This ensures high-level requirements are broken into appropriately scoped actionable items.

Can I generate engineering tasks from a feature request without prior team conversations?▼

Yes, you can generate engineering tasks from a feature request without prior conversations. The tasks include comprehensive context, key decisions, and acceptance criteria, enabling engineers to implement work without back-and-forth questions.

What should be included in a well-formed engineering task template?▼

A well-formed engineering task template should include sections for Deliverable, Context, Key Decisions and Principles, Delivers, Acceptance Criteria, Dependencies, Related Code, and Verification to ensure a complete task ready for review.

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