to-issues

Breaks a plan into dependency-ordered, tracer-bullet vertical-slice issues.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ayehiaa/my-travel-assistant --skill to-issues-ayehiaa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: to-issues
Source: https://github.com/ayehiaa/my-travel-assistant/tree/main/.claude/skills/to-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ayehiaa/my-travel-assistant --skill to-issues-ayehiaa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Breaks a plan, spec, or PRD into a set of small, end-to-end implementation tickets so work can be scheduled, built, and verified incrementally on the project issue tracker.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tracer-bullet vertical slices: Converts one continuous delivery goal into multiple independently-grabbable issues that cut through schema, API, UI, and tests end-to-end.
  • Dependency-aware breakdown: Identifies what must be completed first and marks dependencies via a “Blocked by” field so teams can start in the right order.
  • HITL vs AFK sizing: Labels slices as HITL (needs human interaction like design/architecture review) or AFK (can be implemented and merged without human input), helping triage and planning.
  • Issue publication: Produces issues in dependency order using a standardized issue body template so downstream agents can execute the tickets reliably.

Quick Start

Use to-issues to convert the plan currently described in the conversation into a numbered list of tracer-bullet issue drafts, quiz for granularity and dependencies, and then publish the approved slices to the issue tracker with the correct triage label.

Frequently Asked Questions about to-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break a PRD into independently actionable GitHub issues?▼

To break a PRD into GitHub issues, the Skill converts continuous delivery goals into independently grabbable tracer-bullet vertical slices. Each issue cuts through schema, API, UI, and tests end-to-end so work can be scheduled and verified incrementally.

What is a tracer-bullet vertical slice in product planning?▼

A tracer-bullet vertical slice is a narrow, complete implementation path cutting through all integration layers like schema, API, UI, and tests. This technique ensures each issue delivers end-to-end functionality that can be built and verified independently.

How do I map dependencies when breaking down project specifications into issues?▼

Dependency mapping identifies what must be completed first and marks dependencies using a Blocked by field on each issue. This ensures teams start implementation in the correct order and can easily see which tickets are unblocked.

Can I label issues as requiring human review or fully automated during triage?▼

Yes, you can label issues as HITL needing human interaction like design review or AFK meaning they can be implemented and merged without human input. This HITL/AFK classification helps triage and planning by sizing slices appropriately.

Does to-issues publish approved tickets in dependency order?▼

Yes, to-issues publishes approved tracer-bullet issues to the project tracker in strict dependency order. It uses a standardized issue body template so downstream agents can execute the tickets reliably without missing context.

When should I not use tracer-bullet issue breakdown for my project?▼

You should not use tracer-bullet issue breakdown when your plan lacks clear integration layers or end-to-end verification paths. The approach requires slicing through schema, API, and UI together, making it unsuitable for isolated single-layer tasks.