speckit-tasks

Generate structured task plans with dependencies from spec-kit project specifications.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/niisara/social-media-content --skill speckit-tasks-niisara
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/niisara/social-media-content/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/niisara/social-media-content --skill speckit-tasks-niisara

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires spec-kit, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for an organized, step-by-step task plan generation from design artifacts, streamlining project management in spec-kit-based projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Generation: Automatically generates tasks.md files with dependencies and parallel execution strategies based on spec-kit project structure.
  • Compatibility Check: Ensures project structure is compatible with spec-kit's directory layout.
  • Dynamic Outline Creation: Creates an outline of tasks from required design documents, including tech stack, user stories, data models, and interface contracts.

Quick Start

To generate a task plan, run 'generate-tasks' within the spec-kit project 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 task plan from spec-kit design artifacts?

To generate a task plan from spec-kit design artifacts, run the 'generate-tasks' command within your spec-kit project directory to automatically parse specifications, tech stack, and user stories into a structured tasks.md file with dependencies.

What is the best way to automate task management in spec-kit projects?

Automating task management in spec-kit projects is handled by parsing project specifications, tech stack, user stories, and data models to output a structured task plan with dependencies and parallel execution strategies.

Do I need a specific project structure to create tasks from spec-kit user stories?

Yes, you need a spec-kit project structure with specific configuration files. The system performs a compatibility check to ensure your directory layout matches spec-kit before creating a dynamic outline of tasks from required design documents.

Can I automatically add dependencies to software development tasks generated from design documents?

Yes, automatically adding dependencies to software development tasks is supported. The generated tasks.md file outlines parallel execution strategies and maps dependencies directly from your parsed tech stack, user stories, and data models.

Why are my spec-kit tasks not generating from the data models and interface contracts?

Spec-kit tasks may not generate if the project structure is incompatible with spec-kit's directory layout. Ensure all required design documents, including data models and interface contracts, are present and correctly configured.

What does speckit-tasks do for software development project planning?

Speckit-tasks automates software development project planning by parsing spec-kit artifacts to create an actionable task outline. It streamlines project management by generating a structured task plan with dependencies from design documents.