plan-work-items

Break an implementation plan into atomic work items in a single work-items.md file.

198|19|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/testdouble/han --skill plan-work-items-testdouble
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Skill: plan-work-items
Source: https://github.com/testdouble/han/tree/main/han-planning/skills/plan-work-items
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/testdouble/han --skill plan-work-items-testdouble

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Breaks a trusted implementation plan (or other provided context) into independently-grabbable, atomic work items, written to a single work-items.md file to streamline execution and tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Converts a plan into atomic, verifiable work items that can be assigned, tracked, and tested.
  • Writes all items to a single work-items.md in the plan's folder, ensuring a unified artifact.
  • Enables plan-to-workflow handoffs by providing self-contained units ready for downstream development.

Quick Start

Provide an implementation plan path or feature name to generate a single work-items.md file in the target plan folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-work-items

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down an implementation plan into actionable work items?

Use this skill by providing an implementation plan path or feature name to break it into atomic, verifiable work items. It outputs a single work-items.md file in the target plan folder for tracking and execution.

What is the best way to convert a project plan into independently-grabbable tasks?

The best way to convert a project plan into independently-grabbable tasks is to use an automated task-breakdown tool that writes atomic, verifiable work items to a single work-items.md file, ensuring a unified artifact for execution and tracking.

Can I generate a single work-items.md file from my existing plan documentation?

Yes, you can generate a single work-items.md file from existing plan documentation. The process ensures a deterministic, single-output work-items file that references plan decisions and artifacts within the plan's folder.

Does task-breakdown automation support referencing plan decisions and artifacts?

Yes, task-breakdown automation supports referencing plan decisions and artifacts. It converts a trusted implementation plan into atomic work items while ensuring references to the original plan decisions are maintained in the output file.

When do I need to convert a plan into atomic work items for ticketing?

You need to convert a plan into atomic work items for ticketing when you require plan-to-workflow handoffs, providing self-contained, granular units ready for downstream development, assignment, and verifiable testing.