speckit-tasks

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

3|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ldilov/harness-forge --skill speckit-tasks-ldilov
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/ldilov/harness-forge/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ldilov/harness-forge --skill speckit-tasks-ldilov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate actionable task plans from design artifacts to accelerate feature delivery and ensure alignment between planning documents and implementation work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build a tasks.md organized by user stories (US1, US2, US3) from plan.md and spec.md, preserving priorities and relationships.
  • Generate a task graph showing dependencies and parallelizable work to optimize execution.
  • Support Phase 1 Setup, Phase 2 Foundational tasks, and Phase 3+ User Story phases, with a final Polish phase for cross-cutting concerns.

Quick Start

Run the speckit-tasks generator from the repository root to produce a ready tasks.md from your 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 plan from design artifacts?▼

To generate a dependency-ordered task plan from design artifacts, run the generator from your repository root. It sources your plan.md and spec.md to produce a ready-to-run tasks.md organized by user stories.

What is the required directory structure for generating user story tasks?▼

Generating user story tasks requires a project with a .specify/ directory containing your plan.md and spec.md. The generator reads these design artifacts to map dependencies and build the phased task documentation.

Can I automatically organize project tasks by user stories and execution phases?▼

Yes, you can automatically organize project tasks by user stories and execution phases. The generator structures tasks into Phase 1 Setup, Phase 2 Foundational, Phase 3+ User Story phases, and a final Polish phase for cross-cutting concerns.

How do task dependencies and parallelizable work get mapped from a project plan?▼

Task dependencies and parallelizable work are mapped by linking generated tasks to user stories like US1 and US2. This creates a task graph from your plan.md that visualizes execution order and identifies parallel work streams.

Does this task generation approach work without external project management dependencies?▼

Yes, this task generation approach works without external project management dependencies. It operates autonomously within your repository, enforcing required task-format rules to output a standalone tasks.md and a succinct project summary.

When should I not use automated task generation from spec documents?▼

You should not use automated task generation from spec documents if your project lacks a .specify/ directory or a defined plan of user stories. The generator strictly sources existing plan.md and spec.md files to map dependencies.