to-issues

Convert plans or PRDs into dependency-ordered tracer-bullet issues.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rnaarla/agent_skills --skill to-issues-rnaarla
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: to-issues
Source: https://github.com/rnaarla/agent_skills/tree/main/skills/engineering/to-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rnaarla/agent_skills --skill to-issues-rnaarla

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Break a plan into independently-grabbable issues on the project issue tracker using tracer-bullet vertical slices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Draft vertical slices that cover end-to-end workflows.
  • Distinguish HITL vs AFK slices and determine dependencies.
  • Publish issues with triage-ready formatting.

Quick Start

Provide the plan or PRD and let the skill generate a dependency-ordered set of tracer-bullet issues ready to publish.

Frequently Asked Questions about to-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down a PRD into trackable issues for my issue tracker?

To break a PRD into trackable issues, this skill uses tracer-bullet vertical slices to divide the plan into independently-grabbable, dependency-ordered tickets ready for triage on your project issue tracker.

What is tracer-bullet vertical slice planning for project management?

Tracer-bullet vertical slice planning is a technique that drafts end-to-end workflow issues to ensure independently-grabbable tasks, distinguishing between human-in-the-loop (HITL) and asynchronous (AFK) work slices.

How do I create implementation tickets with correct dependency order from a spec?

To create implementation tickets with correct dependency order from a spec, the skill drafts vertical slices and determines their dependencies before publishing the issues in a triage-ready format.

Can I generate issues for both human-in-the-loop and asynchronous workflows?

Yes, you can generate issues for both workflows by drafting vertical slices that explicitly distinguish between human-in-the-loop (HITL) and asynchronous (AFK) tasks during the breakdown process.

What's the best way to convert a project plan into triage-ready issues?

The best way to convert a plan into triage-ready issues is applying tracer-bullet vertical slices, which handles context gathering, user validation, and dependency ordering before publishing to the issue tracker.