write-dev-plan

Generate structured dev-plans with tasks, dependencies, risks, and verification from specifications.

5|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sambeau/kanbanzai --skill write-dev-plan
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Skill: write-dev-plan
Source: https://github.com/sambeau/kanbanzai/tree/main/.kbz/skills/write-dev-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sambeau/kanbanzai --skill write-dev-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Planning complex software features into concrete, traceable tasks is error-prone without a structured dev-plan that links work to a spec.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task decomposition: break a specification into actionable tasks with clear deliverables.
  • Dependency graphing: reveal parallel work, identify the critical path, and ensure correct sequencing.
  • Risk management & verification: capture risks and map acceptance criteria to concrete verification methods.

Quick Start

Provide a step-by-step dev-plan for the given specification by breaking it into tasks, defining dependencies, and outlining verification.

Frequently Asked Questions about write-dev-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a dev-plan from a software specification?▼

Generating a dev-plan from a specification involves automating spec decomposition into actionable tasks, dependency graphs, risk registers, and verification plans to ensure traceability across the software lifecycle.

What is spec decomposition in software development?▼

Spec decomposition is breaking a specification into actionable tasks with clear deliverables, ensuring spec traceability by mapping requirements to concrete verification methods and managing task dependencies.

How do I create a dependency graph for software feature tasks?▼

Creating a dependency graph for software tasks involves decomposing the specification and mapping relationships to reveal parallel work, identify the critical path, and ensure correct task sequencing.

Can I map acceptance criteria to concrete verification methods automatically?▼

Yes, acceptance criteria can be mapped to concrete verification methods automatically. The dev-plan generation includes risk assessment and verification mapping to satisfy spec traceability requirements.

What is the best way to manage risk assessment during task breakdown?▼

The best way to manage risk during task breakdown is to capture risks within a structured dev-plan, mapping potential issues directly to tasks and verification plans to ensure comprehensive risk management.

When do I need a structured dev-plan for feature work?▼

You need a structured dev-plan for feature work when planning complex software features into concrete, traceable tasks, preventing errors by linking work to a spec through task granularity and dependency management.