spec-kitty-tasks

Generate work-package definitions and per-WP prompts from a feature plan.

5|3|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/richfrem/agent-plugins-skills --skill spec-kitty-tasks
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Skill: spec-kitty-tasks
Source: https://github.com/richfrem/agent-plugins-skills/tree/main/plugins/spec-kitty-plugin/skills/spec-kitty-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richfrem/agent-plugins-skills --skill spec-kitty-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Skill automates the generation of comprehensive work-package definitions and per-WP prompts from a feature plan, enabling end-to-end task execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate flat tasks.md from a feature plan, deriving cohesive work packages (WP01, WP02, ...) and their subtasks (T001, T002, ...).
  • Produce independent WP prompt files in a flat tasks/ directory with frontmatter metadata (execution_mode, owned_files, authoritative_surface) and clear implementation guidance.
  • Map dependencies, validate references against plan documents (spec.md, plan.md), and prepare for finalization and commit to the target branch.
  • Support requirement mapping and finalization workflows to ensure governance and traceability across WPs.

Quick Start

Run /spec-kitty.tasks to generate work packages from the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about spec-kitty-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to generate work packages from a feature plan?

Generating work packages from a feature plan involves parsing your design and plan documents to create cohesive work packages and per-WP prompts. This enables end-to-end task execution by deriving dependencies and validating references against your plan.

How do I automate task planning for feature teams?

Automate task planning by running a single command to process your feature plan into a flat tasks.md file. This derives work packages and subtasks, produces independent prompt files with frontmatter metadata, and prepares them for commit to your target branch.

How do work package prompts and frontmatter metadata map to requirements?

Work package prompts include YAML frontmatter metadata like execution_mode, owned_files, and authoritative_surface. This metadata supports requirement mapping and finalization workflows to ensure governance and traceability across all work packages.

Can I validate task dependencies against spec and plan documents?

Yes, you can validate task dependencies by mapping them against your spec.md and plan.md documents. The process checks references, enforces YAML frontmatter requirements, and ensures all work package dependencies are correctly derived before finalization.

What format do generated task prompts use for orchestration?

Generated task prompts use a flat directory structure with YAML frontmatter metadata for orchestration. Each work package receives an independent prompt file in the tasks/ directory, alongside a master tasks.md file that coordinates the execution workflow.

Why does my task generation require finalization before committing to the target branch?

Finalization before commit ensures requirement mapping accuracy and validates all work package references against your plan documents. This step enforces governance and traceability across work packages, preventing incomplete or misaligned task definitions from entering your branch.