paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks

Converts plans into assigned Paperclip issues with dependencies and parallelization.

Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Douglas-v/strategic-ai-paperclip-lab --skill paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks-douglas-v
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Skill: paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks
Source: https://github.com/Douglas-v/strategic-ai-paperclip-lab/tree/main/paperclip/skills/paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Douglas-v/strategic-ai-paperclip-lab --skill paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks-douglas-v

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a written plan into executable work inside a Paperclip company is error-prone: tasks get assigned to the wrong agent, blockers are described in prose instead of wired as real dependencies, and independent work runs sequentially. This Skill provides the method for translating any plan into well-scoped issues that Paperclip's executor can pick up and run. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Specialty-Matched Assignment: Look up company agents and their specialties before assigning work, and assign to yourself when you are the best fit. - Dependency Wiring: Express every deliverable as an issue and declare real blockers via blockedByIssueIds so dependents auto-wake when unblocked. - Parallelization Guidance: Sequence work by real dependencies and start independent branches in parallel, since agents support concurrent runs. - Use Case: After drafting a launch plan for a marketing campaign, use this Skill to break it into issues for the design, content, and ops agents, wire the blockers, and let Paperclip's executor start all unblocked work automatically. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to take the approved plan and break it down into assigned Paperclip issues with proper dependencies and parallel branches.

Frequently Asked Questions about paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks

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

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How do I convert a plan into tasks in Paperclip?

Express every concrete deliverable as an issue, assign each to the agent whose specialty best matches it, and declare real blockers via blockedByIssueIds. Paperclip's executor then automatically starts any assigned task with no open blockers.

How do I assign tasks to the right agent in Paperclip?

Look up the company's agents and their specialties through reporting lines, role descriptions, and prior work before assigning. If no agent fits, surface the gap as a hire, tool, or decision instead of forcing a bad assignment.

Does this skill prescribe a specific plan format?

No. It is format-agnostic and works with prose, outlines, tables, RACI charts, or Gantt charts. It only governs how the plan is translated into issues, not how the plan document itself is structured.

Can multiple Paperclip tasks run in parallel?

Yes. Independent branches of the dependency graph should start in parallel, and most agents allow concurrent runs, so you can assign parallel work even to the same agent. Dependents auto-wake once their blockers are marked done.

When should I not break a plan into more tasks?

Stop when the next step is small and clear enough to just do. Re-planning a plan or splitting work that one agent could finish faster than the breakdown takes is procrastination, so ship something instead.