speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered tasks.md from design artifacts.

Updated Nov 23, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/auleewilliams/Skillscape --skill speckit-tasks-auleewilliams
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/auleewilliams/Skillscape/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/auleewilliams/Skillscape --skill speckit-tasks-auleewilliams

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of actionable, dependency-ordered tasks.md for a feature by interpreting available design artifacts, reducing manual planning effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load project design artifacts (plan.md, spec.md, data-model.md) and optional docs to map user stories to tasks.
  • Generate a structured tasks.md organized in phases (setup, foundational, per-user-story, polish) with a strict checklist format.
  • Output a summary including total tasks, per-story counts, and MVP guidance for quick delivery.

Quick Start

Run speckit-tasks in a repository with a .specify/ structure to generate a ready-to-execute tasks.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate dependency-ordered tasks from design artifacts?

To generate dependency-ordered tasks from design artifacts, the Skill reads your plan.md, spec.md, and data-model.md files to build a dependency graph and organize tasks into structured phases within a tasks.md file.

What is the best way to map user stories to an actionable checklist?

Mapping user stories to an actionable checklist is achieved by reading available project design documents and organizing them into setup, foundational, per-user-story, and polish phases using a strict checklist format.

Do I need a .specify directory structure to auto-generate a tasks.md file?

Yes, you need a repository with a .specify structure. The Skill loads design artifacts like plan.md, spec.md, data-model.md, contracts, and research.md from this environment to map user stories to tasks.

Can I organize feature development into phases based on spec.md and plan.md?

Yes, you can organize feature development into phases by interpreting spec.md and plan.md. The Skill structures output into setup, foundational, per-user-story, and polish phases with MVP guidance for quick delivery.

What design documents are required to build a dependency graph for project management?

Building a dependency graph requires design artifacts such as plan.md, spec.md, and data-model.md. Optional documents like contracts and research.md are also loaded to accurately map user stories to tasks.