speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered tasks.md files from spec-kit design documents.

Updated May 29, 2026

Search Tags:#project management #spec-kit #task generation #design artifacts #automated workflows

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npx skills add https://github.com/juanca202/exercise-mobile --skill speckit-tasks-juanca202

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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/juanca202/exercise-mobile/tree/main/.cursor/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juanca202/exercise-mobile --skill speckit-tasks-juanca202

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of a dependency-ordered tasks.md file for a feature, based on available design artifacts within a spec-kit project structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

Task Generation: Automatically creates tasks based on design documents like plan.md and spec.md.
Dependency Ordering: Generates a tasks.md file with tasks organized by user story and dependency graph.
Customization: Handles optional documents like data-model.md, contracts/, and research.md to tailor tasks based on project specifics.

Quick Start

Run 'speckit-tasks' within a spec-kit project directory to generate the tasks.md file.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-tasks

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

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How do I generate a dependency-ordered task list from design artifacts?▼

Spec-kit task generation works by scanning the .specify/ directory for design documents like plan.md and spec.md. It extracts actionable items, generates a dependency graph, and organizes them by user story into a single tasks.md file.

Do I need a specific project structure to generate tasks from design documents?▼

Yes, task generation requires a spec-kit project structure containing a .specify/ directory. Without this specific folder structure, the automated workflow cannot locate the design artifacts needed to build the dependency graph.

Can I customize automated task generation using optional documents like data models?▼

Yes, task generation can be customized by including optional design artifacts like data-model.md, contracts/, and research.md. The script processes these files alongside required documents to tailor the generated tasks to your project specifics.

What is the best way to organize feature development tasks from a spec.md file?▼

The best way to organize feature development tasks is using automated spec-kit task generation, which reads your spec.md file, maps out a dependency graph, and outputs a structured tasks.md file ordered by user story for clear development progression.

Are there limitations when generating a dependency graph for project management tasks?▼

A key limitation is its strict dependency on the spec-kit structure; if the .specify/ directory or core design documents like plan.md are missing, the dependency graph generation will fail or produce incomplete task lists.