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speckit-tasks

Generates a dependency-ordered tasks.md from spec-kit design artifacts.

Updated Sep 9, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#github#user stories#spec-driven development#spec-kit#task generation#tasks.md
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MagnoAlves1993/handy --skill speckit-tasks-magnoalves1993
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/MagnoAlves1993/handy/tree/main/.github/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MagnoAlves1993/handy --skill speckit-tasks-magnoalves1993

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a feature specification and implementation plan into an actionable, ordered task list is tedious and error-prone. This Skill automates the creation of a tasks.md file that organizes work by user story so each increment is independently implementable and testable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Story-Organized Task Generation: Reads spec.md, plan.md, data-model.md, contracts/, and research.md to produce tasks grouped by user story priority (P1, P2, P3). - Strict Checklist Format: Every task follows a validated format with checkbox, sequential task ID, parallelization marker, story label, and exact file path. - Dependency & Parallelism Analysis: Produces a dependency graph, parallel execution examples per story, and an MVP-first implementation strategy. - Extension Hooks: Supports optional and mandatory pre/post hooks declared in .specify/extensions.yml. - Use Case: After writing a spec and plan for a new feature with GitHub Spec Kit, run this Skill to instantly get a complete tasks.md ready for LLM-driven implementation. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to generate the tasks.md for the current feature based on the spec and plan in the specs directory.

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 tasks.md from a feature specification?▼

Run the speckit-tasks skill in a spec-kit project. It reads spec.md and plan.md from the feature directory, then produces a tasks.md with phases for setup, foundational work, and one phase per user story in priority order.

What is the task checklist format in GitHub Spec Kit?▼

Every task must follow the format: checkbox, sequential task ID like T001, optional [P] parallel marker, optional story label like [US1], and a description with an exact file path. Tasks missing any required component are rejected during validation.

Does speckit-tasks require a spec-kit project structure?▼

Yes, it requires a .specify directory and a feature directory containing at least spec.md and plan.md. Optional documents like data-model.md, contracts/, research.md, and quickstart.md enrich the generated tasks when present.

Are test tasks generated automatically in tasks.md?▼

No, test tasks are optional. They are only generated when explicitly requested in the feature specification or when the user asks for a TDD approach; otherwise phases contain only implementation tasks.

What are extension hooks in spec-kit task generation?▼

Hooks are commands declared in .specify/extensions.yml under hooks.before_tasks or hooks.after_tasks. Mandatory hooks execute automatically before or after generation, while optional hooks are suggested to the user for manual invocation.

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