create-task

Convert user stories into structured implementation tasks with dependencies and estimation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#sprint planning #story breakdown #task creation #task estimation #requirements linkage #PM workflow

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/gitwalter/cursor-agent-factory --skill create-task

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-task
Source: https://github.com/gitwalter/cursor-agent-factory/tree/main/.cursor/skills/pm/create-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gitwalter/cursor-agent-factory --skill create-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill converts user stories or descriptions into concrete implementation tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Story to task conversion: Generates a structured task outline from a narrative or acceptance criteria.
Sprint planning support: Provides ready-to-create task details for backlog grooming or planning sessions.
Linkage and estimation: Includes a title, description, dependencies, estimation, and optional linkage to a parent story.

Quick Start

Provide a user story or description, and the skill will generate a ready-to-create task draft you can review and submit to your task backend.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-task

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert user stories into actionable development tasks?▼

To convert user stories into actionable development tasks, provide the narrative or acceptance criteria to generate a structured task outline. This process translates requirements into ready-to-create work items with titles, descriptions, dependencies, and estimations for backend submission.

Can I link a generated task to a parent story for sprint planning?▼

Yes, you can link a generated task to a parent story for sprint planning. The skill includes an optional parent-story linkage feature that connects your concrete implementation tasks directly to the original user narrative during backlog grooming or planning sessions.

What is the best way to break down backlog requirements into estimable work items?▼

The best way to break down backlog requirements into estimable work items is through structured story breakdown. This skill parses your requirements and outputs a ready-to-create task draft containing title, description, dependencies, and task estimation for review.

Do I need a specific project management tool to create tasks from acceptance criteria?▼

You do not need a specific project management tool to create tasks from acceptance criteria. The skill generates a backend-ready creation flow with structured task details, allowing you to review and submit the work items to your configured task backend.

How does task estimation work when generating development tasks from narratives?▼

Task estimation is included as a structured detail when generating development tasks from narratives. The skill translates your user stories into actionable work items and provides an estimation field alongside the title, description, and dependencies for sprint planning.