sdd-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered task lists from implementation plans.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aseesy/DEMO --skill sdd-tasks-aseesy
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Skill: sdd-tasks
Source: https://github.com/aseesy/DEMO/tree/main/.claude/skills/sdd-workflow/sdd-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aseesy/DEMO --skill sdd-tasks-aseesy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Transforms an implementation plan into a detailed, dependency-ordered set of tasks that are ready to execute. Tasks follow test-first and contract-first principles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated task generation: Create categorized tasks (Setup, Tests, Core, Integration, Polish) with clear file paths and dependencies.
  • Dependency-aware sequencing: Establish order and parallelization markers to optimize delivery.
  • Artifact linkage: Tie tasks to plan.md, data-model.md, contracts, and quickstart.md.

Quick Start

Run /tasks after you have a plan.md and related artifacts to generate a complete tasks.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about sdd-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an implementation plan into an ordered task list?

Task generation transforms a plan.md into a structured, dependency-ordered task list with execution markers. Run /tasks after creating your plan and related artifacts (data-model.md, contracts, research.md) to produce tasks.md with categorized tasks, file paths, and parallelization guidance.

What is Specification-Driven Development and how does it relate to task planning?

Specification-Driven Development (SDD) uses design artifacts—plan.md, data models, contracts, and quickstart guides—as sources of truth for task generation. This approach ensures tasks directly implement specifications and integrate test-first and contract-first principles from the outset.

Can I use task generation with test-first and contract-first workflows?

Yes. Task generation integrates TDD and contract-first principles by parsing contracts and design artifacts to create tasks that satisfy both testing and specification requirements, ensuring prerequisites are validated and dependencies are properly sequenced.

How does dependency ordering optimize task execution?

Dependency-aware sequencing establishes task order and identifies which tasks can run in parallel. This optimization reduces total delivery time by preventing blocked tasks and clarifying execution paths based on prerequisites linked to plan artifacts.

What artifacts do I need before generating tasks?

Create plan.md as your primary input, supplemented by data-model.md, contract files, research.md, and quickstart.md. These SDD artifacts provide the specifications and design details that task generation parses to create accurate, linked task lists.

Does task generation support work breakdown structures for large projects?

Yes. Task generation creates categorized work breakdown structures (Setup, Tests, Core, Integration, Polish) with file paths and progress-tracking metadata, enabling structured delivery planning and clear scope definition for complex implementation work.