cy-create-tasks

Decomposes PRDs and TechSpecs into dependency-ordered, codebase-enriched task files.

Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasocosta/reeve --skill cy-create-tasks-lucasocosta
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Skill: cy-create-tasks
Source: https://github.com/lucasocosta/reeve/tree/main/skills/cy-create-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasocosta/reeve --skill cy-create-tasks-lucasocosta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Turning a PRD or TechSpec into concrete, independently implementable engineering tasks is slow and error-prone, often producing vague or overlapping work items. This Skill automates that breakdown while grounding every task in real codebase context. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Task Decomposition: Splits TechSpec implementation sections into granular tasks with titles, types, complexity ratings (low/medium/high/critical), and explicit dependency chains with no circular references. - Codebase-Informed Enrichment: Explores the repository to fill each task file with relevant files, dependent files, integration points, test cases, and success criteria including an 80% coverage target. - Interactive Approval Loop: Presents the full task breakdown for review and iterates on feedback before writing any files. - Use Case: After writing a PRD and TechSpec for a new feature, run this Skill to generate a master _tasks.md list plus individual task_NN.md files ready for execution by developers or coding agents. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to create tasks for your feature by providing the feature name and confirming the PRD or TechSpec exists in the tasks directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about cy-create-tasks

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

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

Provide the feature name and ensure a _prd.md or _techspec.md exists in the tasks directory. The Skill decomposes requirements into granular tasks with complexity ratings and dependencies, presents the breakdown for approval, then writes a master task list and individual task files.

How to generate task files from a TechSpec automatically?▼

Place _techspec.md in the feature's tasks directory and invoke the Skill with the feature name. It derives tasks from TechSpec implementation sections, enriches them with codebase exploration, and writes task_01.md through task_N.md files.

Can tasks be created without a TechSpec document?▼

Yes, tasks can be derived from the PRD alone, but they will be higher-level without implementation guidance. The Skill warns about this, relies more on codebase exploration for details, and flags missing implementation gaps instead of inventing specifics.

What happens if task dependencies are circular?▼

Circular dependencies are prohibited by design. Each task must be independently implementable once its declared dependencies are met, and no task may depend on another task that directly or transitively depends back on it.

When should I not use automated task decomposition?▼

Do not use it for PRD creation, TechSpec generation, or direct task execution, as those are outside its scope. It also stops and asks for input when neither a PRD nor TechSpec exists, since it requires at least one requirements source.