tasks

Generate discrete tasks with acceptance criteria and dependencies from an approved plan.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/metalspawn/claude-ops --skill tasks-metalspawn
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Skill: tasks
Source: https://github.com/metalspawn/claude-ops/tree/main/skills/tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metalspawn/claude-ops --skill tasks-metalspawn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of detailed, actionable tasks from an approved project plan, ensuring all necessary information and acceptance criteria are clearly defined before execution begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Generation: Breaks down a high-level plan into discrete, manageable tasks.
  • Acceptance Criteria: Ensures each task has clear, verifiable conditions for completion.
  • Dependency Mapping: Sets up task dependencies based on the plan's ordering.
  • Use Case: After a product feature plan is approved, use this Skill to generate individual development tasks, each with specific implementation details, file paths to modify, and clear acceptance criteria, ready for the development team.

Quick Start

Use the tasks skill to create detailed tasks from the approved plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate actionable development tasks from a project plan?

Generating development tasks from a plan involves breaking down an approved high-level plan into discrete, manageable work items. Each generated task includes specific implementation details, file modifications, clear acceptance criteria, and mapped dependencies for execution.

What are acceptance criteria and how do they apply to task creation?

Acceptance criteria are clear, verifiable conditions defined for each task's completion during task creation. They ensure software development workflows have clarity on implementation details and verification steps before execution begins.

Can I automate workflow execution by mapping task dependencies from a plan?

Yes, you can map task dependencies based on the plan's ordering to automate workflow execution. This sets up structured task creation for software development, ensuring discrete work items are executed in the correct sequence.

Do I need a fully approved plan before creating development tasks?

Yes, task creation requires a defined, approved plan input to break down into individual work items. Generating discrete, actionable tasks with acceptance criteria and dependencies depends entirely on having that approved project plan ready.

What's the best way to structure software development tasks for file modifications?

The best way to structure software development tasks for file modifications is to generate discrete, actionable tasks from an approved plan. This ensures each task has specific file paths, implementation details, and clear verification steps.

Why does generated task creation require a defined plan input?

Generated task creation requires a defined plan input because it needs an approved high-level structure to break down into individual work items. Without this input, it cannot generate discrete tasks, map dependencies, or establish clear acceptance criteria.