speckit-tasks

Generate a prioritized, dependency-ordered tasks.md from design artifacts.

1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/apply-the/canon --skill speckit-tasks-apply-the
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/apply-the/canon/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/apply-the/canon --skill speckit-tasks-apply-the

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Speckit-tasks helps teams generate a dependency-ordered tasks.md from available design artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a structured tasks.md that maps governance, setup, foundational, and user-story phases to concrete tasks with file paths and checklists.
  • Supports mapping tasks to user stories from plan.md and spec.md, including validation, evidence, and independent review tasks.
  • Produces a ready-to-run tasks document that can be executed by an automation or by a developer.

Quick Start

Run speckit-tasks to generate a tasks.md from the repository's 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 dependency-ordered tasks from design artifacts?▼

To generate dependency-ordered tasks from design artifacts, you need a feature development project with a .specify/ structure containing plan.md and spec.md files. The system maps user stories and constraints into a prioritized tasks.md file ready for execution.

What is a dependency-ordered tasks.md file for software projects?▼

A dependency-ordered tasks.md file is a structured document that maps governance, setup, foundational, and user-story phases to concrete tasks. It includes file paths, checklists, validation, evidence, and independent review tasks for project execution.

Does task generation work with my plan.md and spec.md files?▼

Yes, task generation maps tasks to user stories and constraints directly from your existing plan.md and spec.md files. It requires a feature development project utilizing a .specify/ structure to organize these design artifacts.

Can I use the generated tasks.md for automated project execution?▼

Yes, the generated tasks.md produces a ready-to-run document that can be executed by an automation tool or a developer. It structures governance, artifacts, tests, and evidence tasks specifically for execution readiness.

What is the best way to include governance and evidence tasks in project planning?▼

The best way to include governance and evidence tasks is to generate a structured tasks.md from available design artifacts. This process automatically maps and integrates validation, evidence, and independent review tasks into your project phases.