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speckit-tasks

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

Updated Aug 5, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#checklist#user stories#spec-driven development#spec-kit#task generation#tasks.md
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhangliuliuzhang/memcached-rvv-v2 --skill speckit-tasks-zhangliuliuzhang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/zhangliuliuzhang/memcached-rvv-v2/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhangliuliuzhang/memcached-rvv-v2 --skill speckit-tasks-zhangliuliuzhang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a feature specification and implementation plan into an actionable, ordered task list is manual and error-prone. This Skill automates the creation of a tasks.md file that organizes work by user story with clear dependencies and parallelization opportunities. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Story-Organized Task Generation: Reads spec.md, plan.md, data-model.md, and contracts to produce one phase per user story in priority order. - Strict Checklist Format: Every task follows a validated format with checkbox, sequential task ID, parallel marker, story label, and exact file path. - Extension Hook Support: Executes pre- and post-generation hooks defined in .specify/extensions.yml for customizable workflows. - Use Case: After writing a spec and plan for a new feature, run this Skill to instantly get a complete tasks.md with setup, foundational, per-story, and polish phases, plus an MVP scope recommendation. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to generate the tasks.md for the current feature based on the spec and plan in the .specify directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a tasks.md from a feature specification?▼

Run the speckit-tasks skill in a spec-kit project after creating spec.md and plan.md. It reads the design artifacts, organizes tasks by user story in priority order, and writes a formatted tasks.md with dependencies and parallel execution examples.

What is the task checklist format in spec-kit tasks.md?▼

Every task must follow the format: checkbox, sequential task ID (T001, T002), optional [P] parallel marker, story label like [US1] for user story phases, and a description with an exact file path. Setup, foundational, and polish phases omit the story label.

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

Yes, it requires a .specify directory containing the feature's design documents. It runs .specify/scripts/powershell/setup-tasks.ps1 to locate FEATURE_DIR and the tasks template, and optionally reads .specify/memory/constitution.md for project principles.

Are test tasks always generated in tasks.md?▼

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

How are user story dependencies handled in generated tasks?▼

Tasks are organized so each user story phase is independently testable, with a dependencies section showing story completion order. Foundational tasks that block all stories are placed in Phase 2 before any story phase begins.

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