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adding-tasks

Adds validated tasks to projects with optional EpicName grouping.

13|1|Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#workflow automation#task creation#formal task#add task#codebase validation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask --skill adding-tasks
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Skill: adding-tasks
Source: https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask/tree/main/skills/adding-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask --skill adding-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of adding new tasks to your FormalTask project, ensuring that each task is well-defined with validated paths and clear acceptance criteria before it's committed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Creation: Adds new tasks to a specified epic within FormalTask.
  • Path Validation: Ensures that any file paths mentioned in the task are discoverable and valid within the codebase using the plan-explorer agent.
  • Criteria Specification: Helps define clear, testable acceptance criteria for each task.
  • Use Case: When you need to add a new feature or bug fix to your project, use this Skill to create a structured task that includes all necessary details and validations, preventing wasted effort on tasks with undefined or incorrect paths.

Quick Start

Add a new task to the 'epic-name' epic with the title 'Implement user login'.

Frequently Asked Questions about adding-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a task to FormalTask with validated file paths?▼

Adding a task to FormalTask requires mandatory discovery and validated criteria, ensuring task specifications include discoverable file paths and testable acceptance criteria before commitment.

Can I batch create tasks by decomposing an epic?▼

Yes, batch task creation is supported via epic-decomposition, allowing you to generate multiple individual tasks under a specified epic while maintaining path validation and acceptance criteria.

What is the best way to ensure codebase paths are valid before committing a task?▼

To ensure codebase paths are valid before committing a task, the skill uses the plan-explorer agent to validate that any file paths mentioned in the task specification are discoverable and correct.

Why does task creation require testable acceptance criteria?▼

Task creation requires testable acceptance criteria to prevent wasted effort on tasks with undefined or incorrect paths, ensuring each task is well-defined and validated before it is committed.

Does this task creation tool support adding bug fixes as well as new features?▼

Yes, when you need to add a new feature or bug fix to your project, this tool creates a structured task that includes all necessary details and codebase validations for either scenario.

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