mtpk-to-issues

Convert markdown plans and PRD documents into formatted issue files.

1|Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dushyantkhosla/agent-skills --skill mtpk-to-issues
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Skill: mtpk-to-issues
Source: https://github.com/dushyantkhosla/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/mtpk-to-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dushyantkhosla/agent-skills --skill mtpk-to-issues

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users convert plans into a set of independently-grabbable issues, making it easier to track and manage work effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vertical Slices: Automatically break down plans using vertical slices, optimizing for both speed and clarity.
  • User Verification: Present proposed issue breakdowns for verification, allowing for feedback and adjustment.
  • Markdown Formatting: Saves issues in local markdown files for easy editing and management.
  • Use Case: A project manager can use this skill to take a PRD document and automatically create a set of issues with clear objectives and dependencies.

Quick Start

Use the mtpk-to-issues skill with the following command to break down your plan into issues: mtpk-to-issues your_plan_file.md

Frequently Asked Questions about mtpk-to-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PRD document into manageable issues for project planning?

To convert a PRD document into manageable issues, this Skill processes local markdown files and automatically breaks down plans using vertical slicing techniques. It outputs new markdown files containing formatted issues with clear objectives and dependencies.

What is vertical slicing in work breakdown and how does it optimize issue management?

Vertical slicing in work breakdown divides a plan into independently-grabbable issues that deliver end-to-end functionality. This approach optimizes workflow clarity and speed, allowing teams to track and manage work effectively without overlapping dependencies.

Can I review and adjust the proposed issue breakdown before finalizing it?

Yes, you can review and adjust the proposed issue breakdown before finalizing it. The Skill presents generated work breakdowns for user verification, allowing you to provide feedback and refine the issues to match your project requirements.

Do I need local markdown files to use this plan conversion tool?

Yes, you need local markdown files to use this plan conversion tool. It requires existing markdown documents like PRDs or project plans as input, processes them locally, and outputs new issue markdown files with formatted content and metadata.

What's the best way to break plans into actionable issues with clear dependencies?

The best way to break plans into actionable issues is using automated vertical slicing on your markdown plan files. This method analyzes your PRD documents and generates a set of independent issues with formatted metadata, optimized for workflow clarity.

What are the limitations of automated PRD to issues conversion?

A limitation of automated PRD to issues conversion is that it requires local markdown files as input and cannot process other document formats directly. Additionally, while it proposes breakdowns automatically, user verification is needed to ensure accuracy.