tda-task-brief-from-plan

Convert research plans into task briefs with assurance lanes and acceptance criteria.

1|Updated Dec 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill tda-task-brief-from-plan
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Skill: tda-task-brief-from-plan
Source: https://github.com/stephendor/TDL/tree/main/.agents/skills/tda-task-brief-from-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill tda-task-brief-from-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the conversion of research plans, notes, reviews, and conversations into detailed task briefs for Claude Code or Codex, reducing the time and complexity of task creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Brief Generation: Converts research plans into task briefs with assurance lanes, contract requirements, and acceptance criteria.
  • Outcome-Oriented Tasks: Ensures tasks are vertically sliced with a single concrete outcome, enhancing efficiency.
  • Pre-Registration & Safety: Handles pre-registered runs and provides dispatch safety checks to prevent unauthorized actions.

Quick Start

Convert the research plan 'plan.docx' into a task brief using the tda-task-brief-from-plan skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about tda-task-brief-from-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a research plan into a task brief for Claude Code?

To convert a research plan into a task brief for Claude Code, this Skill processes your plan notes and generates vertically sliced tasks with assurance lanes, contract requirements, and acceptance criteria.

What is an assurance lane in task automation and code generation?

An assurance lane in task automation is a structural safeguard included in generated task briefs to define contract requirements and acceptance criteria, ensuring dispatch safety and preventing unauthorized actions during code generation.

How do I generate acceptance criteria from research notes automatically?

You can generate acceptance criteria from research notes automatically by passing the notes to this Skill, which structures them into outcome-oriented tasks with pre-registered runs and specific contract requirements.

Can I use this task automation Skill for pre-registered runs with Codex?

Yes, this task automation Skill handles pre-registered runs and generates task briefs with dispatch safety checks specifically tailored for Codex, ensuring authorized and structured code generation actions.

What is the best way to structure outcome-oriented tasks from a research plan?

The best way to structure outcome-oriented tasks from a research plan is to ensure each task represents a vertically sliced single concrete outcome, which this Skill automates by adding contract requirements and acceptance criteria.

Why do I need dispatch safety checks when converting plans to task briefs?

Dispatch safety checks are needed when converting plans to task briefs to prevent unauthorized actions during automated code generation, ensuring that pre-registered runs and generated tasks execute securely within defined assurance lanes.