speckit-tasks

Generate dependency-ordered tasks.md files from SpecKit feature specifications.

Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ztwosone/GreedySnake --skill speckit-tasks-ztwosone
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Skill: speckit-tasks
Source: https://github.com/ztwosone/GreedySnake/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ztwosone/GreedySnake --skill speckit-tasks-ztwosone

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of turning feature specifications and design artifacts into structured, executable implementation plans with clear dependencies and task ownership.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Generation: Creates actionable tasks.md files from SpecKit plans, specifications, data models, contracts, and research documents.
  • Workflow Organization: Structures work by user story, priority, dependencies, parallel opportunities, and implementation phases.
  • Use Case: Help an engineering team transform a completed feature specification into an implementation roadmap that developers and AI agents can execute without missing prerequisites.

Quick Start

Use the speckit-tasks skill to generate a complete dependency-ordered tasks.md file from the current SpecKit feature 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 implementation tasks from feature specifications?

To generate dependency-ordered implementation tasks, the Skill processes SpecKit feature documents, specifications, and data models to produce a structured tasks.md file. This organizes user stories by priority, dependencies, and implementation phases for executable engineering workflows.

What is the best way to organize user stories by priority and dependencies for a development team?

Organizing user stories by priority and dependencies is achieved by generating a structured tasks.md file from feature specifications. This workflow structures work into implementation phases, identifies parallel opportunities, and ensures developers execute tasks without missing prerequisites.

Do I need existing SpecKit project files to generate an implementation workflow?

Yes, generating an implementation workflow requires access to existing SpecKit project structures, feature documents, plans, data models, contracts, and validation rules. These inputs are processed to output a complete dependency-ordered roadmap for the engineering team.

Can I use this task generation process to create an implementation roadmap for AI agents?

Yes, you can use this task generation process to create an implementation roadmap for AI agents. It transforms completed feature specifications and design artifacts into a structured tasks.md file that both human developers and AI agents can execute directly.

How does software planning handle task dependencies when creating a tasks.md output?

Software planning handles task dependencies by analyzing SpecKit plans, contracts, and research documents to sequence work logically. The resulting tasks.md output explicitly maps prerequisites and parallel opportunities to prevent execution bottlenecks across user stories.