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Create task artifacts with validated file paths and testable acceptance criteria.

13|1|Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#developer workflow#acceptance criteria#code validation#task creation#artifact generation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask --skill task-davidabeyer
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Skill: task
Source: https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask/tree/main/skills/task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask --skill task-davidabeyer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of individual development tasks, ensuring that all file paths are validated and acceptance criteria are clearly defined before any work begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single Task Creation: Quickly generate a new task artifact for a specific piece of work.
  • Path Validation: Automatically checks if specified code paths exist and are relevant.
  • Criteria Definition: Helps define clear, testable acceptance criteria for the task.
  • Use Case: When you identify a small, self-contained bug fix or feature, use this Skill to rapidly create a well-defined task, complete with validated file paths and actionable acceptance criteria, ready for review.

Quick Start

Use the task skill to create a new task for adding rate limiting to the login endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions about task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a development task with validated file paths and acceptance criteria?▼

This Skill creates a single task artifact for small features or bug fixes, automatically validating file paths and formatting strict acceptance criteria so development begins with a verified implementation scope.

When should I generate a single task artifact instead of running a full planning cycle?▼

Generate a single task artifact for self-contained bug fixes or small features where a full planning cycle is unnecessary, ensuring scope remains isolated, verifiable, and actionable.

How does path validation work when defining code changes for a new task?▼

Path validation works by using a plan-explorer subagent to verify that specified file paths exist and are relevant, ensuring the generated task artifact references accurate code locations before work starts.

Does this task creation method require specific acceptance criteria formatting rules?▼

Yes, task creation requires adherence to strict criteria formatting rules, ensuring the acceptance criteria defined in the task artifact are clearly structured and testable for review.

What are the limitations of using isolated task artifacts for feature implementation?▼

Isolated task artifacts are limited to individual, small-scale implementations and do not handle complex feature planning, meaning broader architectural changes require a full planning cycle instead.

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