speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered task lists from project design artifacts.

Updated Jul 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kimen-dev/kimen --skill speckit-tasks-kimen-dev
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/kimen-dev/kimen/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kimen-dev/kimen --skill speckit-tasks-kimen-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of translating high-level feature specifications into granular, actionable, and dependency-ordered implementation tasks, ensuring consistent project execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Task Generation: Parses project design artifacts like plans and specs to create a comprehensive tasks.md file.
  • Dependency Mapping: Organizes tasks by user story and priority, identifying parallel execution opportunities.
  • Extensible Workflow: Supports pre- and post-execution hooks to integrate with existing project infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.

Quick Start

Invoke the speckit-tasks skill to generate a task list for the current feature directory based on the available design documents.

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 task lists from software design artifacts?

To generate dependency-ordered task lists, you can parse project design artifacts like plans and specs to map interface contracts and data models into specific implementation phases, creating a comprehensive tasks.md file.

What is the best way to translate high-level feature specifications into actionable development tasks?

Translating feature specifications into actionable development tasks is best achieved by automating task generation from design documents, organizing tasks by user story and priority to identify parallel execution opportunities.

Do I need a specific project structure to automate software development planning?

Yes, automating software development planning requires a spec-kit project structure with a .specify directory to execute setup scripts and manage the task generation workflows properly.

Can I integrate task generation workflows with existing CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, you can integrate task generation workflows with CI/CD pipelines by using pre- and post-execution hooks that connect the automated task lists with your existing project infrastructure.

How does dependency mapping work for user stories in project management?

Dependency mapping for user stories works by parsing project specs to organize tasks by priority, identifying which implementation phases can be executed in parallel and which have sequential dependencies.

Why does task generation require a .specify directory in the project?

Task generation requires a .specify directory because it provides the necessary spec-kit project structure to execute setup scripts and manage the workflow automation that maps design artifacts to tasks.