sdd-tasks

Generates a structured tasks.md file from design documents with phased implementation steps.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Portmeo/rag-chat-project --skill sdd-tasks-portmeo
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Skill: sdd-tasks
Source: https://github.com/Portmeo/rag-chat-project/tree/main/.claude/skills/sdd-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Portmeo/rag-chat-project --skill sdd-tasks-portmeo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of detailed, phase-based implementation task lists from design documents, ensuring clarity and structure for development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Breakdown Generation: Creates tasks.md files with actionable steps organized by development phase.
  • Dependency Mapping: Identifies and orders tasks based on their interdependencies.
  • Use Case: When a new feature proposal is approved, this Skill can automatically generate the development task breakdown, saving engineers time and ensuring all aspects of the implementation are considered.

Quick Start

Use the sdd-tasks skill to create a task breakdown for the change named 'user-authentication-module'.

Frequently Asked Questions about sdd-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate actionable implementation tasks from a software design document?

To generate implementation tasks from a design document, you need a tool that parses your design specifications and outputs a structured phase-based breakdown. This Skill creates an actionable tasks.md file, organizing development steps into verifiable phases based on your provided designs.

What is the best way to structure a developer workflow with task dependencies?

Structuring a developer workflow with task dependencies requires mapping interdependent implementation steps into ordered phases. This process generates a tasks.md file that identifies and sequences development tasks based on their relationships, ensuring a clear execution order.

Can I use design documents to automatically create a phase-based task breakdown?

Yes, you can use design documents to automatically create a phase-based task breakdown. The Skill reads your approved feature proposals and design docs to generate a structured tasks.md file, saving engineering time by ensuring all implementation aspects are considered and organized.

How do I ensure my software development tasks are specific and verifiable?

To ensure software development tasks are specific and verifiable, generate a tasks.md file that enforces actionability and verifiability for each step. This approach organizes implementation steps into structured phases, guaranteeing clear criteria for every generated task.

Does this task generation method support artifact management with engram or openspec modes?

Yes, this task generation method supports artifact management through both engram and openspec modes. When generating your phase-based tasks.md file from design documents, you can utilize these modes to manage and track your implementation artifacts effectively.