task-generation-mode

Convert a PRD into a hierarchical task list with files and tests.

1|Updated May 7, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #requirements #roadmap #prd #subtasks #task-generation

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npx skills add https://github.com/ChristopherAlphonse/calphonse-skills --skill task-generation-mode

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: task-generation-mode
Source: https://github.com/ChristopherAlphonse/calphonse-skills/tree/main/task-generation-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChristopherAlphonse/calphonse-skills --skill task-generation-mode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts a Product Requirements Document (PRD) into a structured, actionable task list that guides development work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Analyze a PRD to extract high-level parent tasks and granular subtasks.
Produce a two-phase planning workflow with checkpoints and guardrails.
Generate a final Markdown planning document and a mapping of tasks to potential files, tests, and artifacts.

Quick Start

Convert the provided PRD into a phased, actionable task list with parent tasks and subtasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about task-generation-mode

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn a PRD into an actionable task list for development?▼

To turn a PRD into an actionable task list, analyze the document to extract high-level parent tasks and granular subtasks. This generates a structured hierarchy that guides development work directly from product requirements.

How does a two-phase planning workflow generate subtasks from product requirements?▼

A two-phase planning workflow generates subtasks by breaking down product requirements through checkpoints and guardrails. It validates the extracted tasks before producing a final markdown planning document with mapped files and tests.

Can I map potential files and tests when generating tasks from a PRD?▼

Yes, you can map potential files and tests when generating tasks from a PRD. The process outputs a hierarchical task structure that includes optional mappings to relevant files, tests, and documentation artifacts.

What is the best way to structure development roadmaps from a requirements document?▼

The best way to structure development roadmaps from requirements is to apply a two-phase workflow with validation guardrails. This transforms raw requirements into a markdown planning document containing parent tasks and granular subtasks.

Do I need a specific format to generate a markdown planning document from a PRD?▼

You do not need a specific format to generate a markdown planning document from a PRD. The workflow processes standard product requirements and applies validation guardrails to output a structured markdown file with task hierarchies.

Why do my generated development tasks lack file and test mappings?▼

Generated development tasks may lack file and test mappings if the optional mapping feature is not utilized. Applying the full two-phase workflow ensures the final markdown planning document includes potential file, test, and artifact mappings.