develop-task

Creates task specification markdown via a five-step interactive protocol.

Updated Sep 28, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hhk7734/hhk7734 --skill develop-task
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: develop-task
Source: https://github.com/hhk7734/hhk7734/tree/main/skills/develop-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hhk7734/hhk7734 --skill develop-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces ambiguity in task creation by ensuring a clear definition of the work and its acceptance criteria.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-step interactive protocol to elicit background, AS-IS, strategic positioning, TO-BE, and actionable items.
  • Output a single markdown file that serves as the source of truth for task definitions.
  • Useful for product and engineering teams during task scoping, planning, and handoffs.

Quick Start

Describe the task, apply the five-step protocol, and save the result as a markdown file named task.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about develop-task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define clear task specifications to reduce ambiguity in project planning?▼

To define clear task specifications, use a structured five-step interactive protocol that elicits background, AS-IS, strategic positioning, TO-BE, and actionable items. This process outputs a single markdown file serving as the source of truth for task definitions.

What is the best way to structure task scoping for product and engineering handoffs?▼

The best way to structure task scoping for handoffs is applying an interactive protocol capturing current state, strategic positioning, and future state. It outputs a markdown file representing the completed task definition to align product and engineering teams.

How does a five-step task definition protocol work for backlog grooming?▼

The five-step task definition protocol works by sequentially extracting background information, AS-IS conditions, strategic positioning, TO-BE goals, and actionable items. It enforces structured task scoping during backlog grooming to ensure alignment on business value.

Do I need any specific dependencies to create a markdown task definition file?▼

You do not need any dependencies to create a markdown task definition file. The task scoping protocol operates independently, requiring only a task description to initiate the interactive steps and output the final markdown source of truth.

When do I need to use a structured task definition format for feature planning?▼

You need a structured task definition format during feature planning when task ambiguity is high. Applying a five-step protocol to elicit AS-IS and TO-BE states ensures product and engineering teams share a single markdown source of truth.

Why does task scoping fail without clear acceptance criteria in project management?▼

Task scoping fails without clear acceptance criteria because ambiguity obscures business value and expected outcomes. Defining actionable items and success criteria through a structured protocol prevents misalignment during engineering handoffs and backlog grooming.