speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered phase-based tasks from spec-kit design documents.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jineyne/qt-mcp --skill speckit-tasks-jineyne
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/jineyne/qt-mcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jineyne/qt-mcp --skill speckit-tasks-jineyne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts scattered design artifacts and user stories into a single, actionable tasks.md that is dependency-ordered and immediately executable, removing ambiguity and manual planning work when implementing a feature.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Task Synthesis: Parses plan.md, spec.md, data-model.md, contracts, and other design docs to generate phased tasks organized by user story.
  • Dependency and Parallelization Guidance: Produces a story dependency graph, marks parallelizable work, and validates checklist format and testability for each phase.
  • Extension Hook Awareness: Detects and surfaces pre- and post-generation extension hooks from .specify/extensions.yml so external automation can run before or after task generation.

Quick Start

Invoke the speckit-tasks skill with an optional constraint string and the feature directory path to produce a validated tasks.md ready for execution.

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 spec and plan markdown files?

To generate dependency-ordered tasks, you parse plan.md and spec.md within a .specify directory structure to produce a phased tasks.md document organized by user story. This converts design artifacts into an actionable checklist.

Can I generate user story checklists that show parallelization opportunities?

Yes, generating user story checklists can mark parallelizable work and produce a story dependency graph. It validates the checklist format and testability for each phase to guide execution.

Does spec-kit task generation support pre and post extension hooks?

Spec-kit task generation supports pre and post extension hooks defined in .specify/extensions.yml. It detects and surfaces these hooks so external automation can run before or after generating the tasks document.

What design artifacts do I need to create a phased tasks document?

Creating a phased tasks document requires plan.md, spec.md, and optional design artifacts like data-model.md and contracts. These files are parsed to synthesize dependency-ordered tasks immediately ready for execution.

How do I validate checklist completeness and testability for feature tasks?

Validating checklist completeness involves parsing design docs to generate phase-based tasks and verifying each item follows a strict checklist format. The process reports counts and highlights parallel opportunities for the feature.