speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered tasks.md from plan.md and spec.md design artifacts.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ako866/speckit-demo --skill speckit-tasks-ako866
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/ako866/speckit-demo/tree/main/.agent/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ako866/speckit-demo --skill speckit-tasks-ako866

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate an actionable, dependency-ordered tasks.md for the feature based on available design artifacts. This helps teams turn design plans into a concrete, executable task list that aligns with project structure and priorities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load plan.md (tech stack, libraries, structure), spec.md (user stories with priorities), and optional artifacts (data-model, contracts, research, quickstart) to drive task creation.
  • Organize tasks into phases: Setup, Foundational, and per-user-story phases in priority order, with a final polish phase, including a dependency graph and parallel-execution hints.
  • Produce a ready-to-run tasks.md using the specified template, including file paths, dependencies, and MVP guidance for the first user story.

Quick Start

Run the speckit-tasks skill against your repository to generate a tasks.md from the available design artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a dependency-ordered task list from design artifacts?▼

You generate a dependency-ordered tasks.md by loading design artifacts like plan.md and spec.md, mapping them to user stories, and organizing the output into setup, foundational, and feature phases with parallel-execution hints.

How do I turn spec.md user stories into actionable sprint planning tasks?▼

You turn spec.md user stories into sprint planning tasks by mapping story priorities to development phases. This produces a concrete tasks.md featuring file paths, dependency graphs, and MVP guidance for the first user story.

Does this task generation approach work without a strict spec-kit project structure?▼

No, this task generation approach requires a spec-kit project structure. It specifically relies on having a plan.md for tech stack details and a spec.md for prioritized user stories to correctly map artifacts and validate task completeness.

What is the best way to organize feature development phases from project setup to polish?▼

The best way to organize feature development phases is to sequence them as Setup, Foundational, per-user-story phases in priority order, and a final polish phase, ensuring a dependency graph validates task completeness across the project.

Can I include optional documents like data models and contracts when generating a project task list?▼

Yes, you can include optional documents like data models, contracts, research, and quickstart guides when generating a project task list. These artifacts are loaded alongside plan.md to drive more accurate task creation and dependency mapping.

Why are my generated project tasks missing parallel-execution hints and file paths?▼

Your generated project tasks may miss parallel-execution hints and file paths if the input design artifacts lack sufficient technical detail. The system extracts tech stack and structure data from plan.md to populate these specific fields.