speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered tasks.md from design artifacts.

Updated Nov 23, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/auleewilliams/Skillscape --skill speckit-tasks-auleewilliams
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/auleewilliams/Skillscape/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/auleewilliams/Skillscape --skill speckit-tasks-auleewilliams

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of actionable, dependency-ordered tasks.md for a feature by interpreting available design artifacts, reducing manual planning effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load project design artifacts (plan.md, spec.md, data-model.md) and optional docs to map user stories to tasks.
  • Generate a structured tasks.md organized in phases (setup, foundational, per-user-story, polish) with a strict checklist format.
  • Output a summary including total tasks, per-story counts, and MVP guidance for quick delivery.

Quick Start

Run speckit-tasks in a repository with a .specify/ structure to generate a ready-to-execute tasks.md.

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, the Skill reads your plan.md, spec.md, and data-model.md files to build a dependency graph and organize tasks into structured phases within a tasks.md file.

What is the best way to map user stories to an actionable checklist?▼

Mapping user stories to an actionable checklist is achieved by reading available project design documents and organizing them into setup, foundational, per-user-story, and polish phases using a strict checklist format.

Do I need a .specify directory structure to auto-generate a tasks.md file?▼

Yes, you need a repository with a .specify structure. The Skill loads design artifacts like plan.md, spec.md, data-model.md, contracts, and research.md from this environment to map user stories to tasks.

Can I organize feature development into phases based on spec.md and plan.md?▼

Yes, you can organize feature development into phases by interpreting spec.md and plan.md. The Skill structures output into setup, foundational, per-user-story, and polish phases with MVP guidance for quick delivery.

What design documents are required to build a dependency graph for project management?▼

Building a dependency graph requires design artifacts such as plan.md, spec.md, and data-model.md. Optional documents like contracts and research.md are also loaded to accurately map user stories to tasks.