overseer-plan

Convert Markdown planning documents into hierarchical Overseer tasks via MCP codemode.

232|14|Updated Jan 26, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #mcp #milestones #plan #task-decomposition #overseer #codemode

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npx skills add https://github.com/dmmulroy/overseer --skill overseer-plan-dmmulroy

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Skill: overseer-plan
Source: https://github.com/dmmulroy/overseer/tree/main/skills/overseer-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dmmulroy/overseer --skill overseer-plan-dmmulroy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams convert unstructured planning Markdown into a structured, plan-to-action task hierarchy in Overseer, enabling automated task creation and tracking via MCP codemode.

Core Features & Use Cases

Plan extraction: read a Plan.md and extract milestones, tasks, and subtasks.
Hierarchical mapping: translate markdown sections into Overseer milestone/task/subtask structures with parent-child relationships.
MCP codemode execution: create tasks from plan content and return IDs and breakdown summaries for automation pipelines.

Quick Start

Run the Overseer plan to convert a plan into a milestone with hierarchical tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about overseer-plan

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert markdown planning documents into trackable tasks?▼

You can convert markdown planning documents into trackable tasks by extracting milestones, tasks, and subtasks from the text and mapping them into a hierarchical structure. This process translates unstructured markdown sections into organized, parent-child task relationships for automated tracking.

What is the best way to automate task creation from a markdown plan?▼

Automating task creation from a markdown plan is best handled through MCP codemode execution, which reads plan content and generates atomic tasks. The workflow includes acceptance criteria validation and returns IDs and breakdown summaries for pipeline automation.

How does hierarchical mapping work for milestone and subtask decomposition?▼

Hierarchical mapping for milestone and subtask decomposition works by translating markdown sections into parent-child structures. It breaks down epic-level documents into milestones, tasks, and subtasks with optional parent linkage to maintain structural integrity.

Does MCP codemode support end-to-end task decomposition workflows?▼

Yes, MCP codemode supports end-to-end task decomposition workflows by implementing atomic task creation, acceptance criteria validation, and Oracle review prompts. It processes plan, specs, or design docs to produce a complete hierarchical task structure.

Can I generate epic-level breakdowns from design docs?▼

Yes, you can generate epic-level breakdowns from design docs. The skill processes design documents to produce hierarchical milestone, task, and subtask structures, including optional epic-level breakdown and parent linkage for comprehensive project tracking.