speckit-tasks

Generate a dependency-ordered tasks.md from design artifacts for spec-kit projects.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomlm/Boxcars --skill speckit-tasks-tomlm
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/tomlm/Boxcars/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomlm/Boxcars --skill speckit-tasks-tomlm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate a structured, actionable tasks.md for a feature by synthesizing plan.md, spec.md, and optional design artifacts into an organized task outline that can be implemented independently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load plan.md to identify feature scope, technology stack, and project structure.
  • Load spec.md to extract user stories with priorities and map them to concrete tasks.
  • Optionally incorporate data-model.md, contracts/, research.md to enrich the task set.
  • Produce a dependency-ordered tasks.md following the specified phase structure and include per-story task mappings and a final polishing phase.

Quick Start

Run the speckit-tasks workflow to generate a tasks.md from plan.md, spec.md, and any optional 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 tasks from design artifacts?

Generate dependency-ordered tasks by synthesizing plan.md, spec.md, and optional design artifacts like data-model.md and contracts/ into a structured tasks.md. This produces a phase-based task list with explicit file paths and dependencies for your feature.

What's the best way to create a structured task list from spec-kit project documents?

Creating a structured task list from spec-kit documents involves loading plan.md for scope and spec.md for user stories, then optionally importing research.md and quickstart.md to enrich the output. The result is an organized task outline mapped to concrete implementation steps.

Can I use data models and contracts to enrich task generation for product management?

Yes, you can import data-model.md, contracts/, and research.md to enrich task generation for product management. These optional documents provide additional context that enhances the dependency-ordered task list with more precise file paths and implementation details.

Do I need a specific project structure to generate phase-based tasks with dependencies?

You need a project following the spec-kit structure with plan.md and spec.md to generate phase-based tasks with dependencies. Optional documents like data-model.md, contracts/, research.md, and quickstart.md can be imported to further enrich the task generation output.

Does task generation include MVP scope and per-story task mappings?

Task generation includes per-story task mappings and a final polishing phase, concluding with a report showing totals and MVP scope. The mandatory task checklist format is enforced throughout the dependency-ordered tasks.md output.

What dependencies does the speckit-tasks workflow require before generating tasks?

The speckit-tasks workflow requires no external dependencies but needs plan.md and spec.md files in your project. Optional documents like data-model.md, contracts/, research.md, and quickstart.md can be added to enrich the generated task list.