Does it update my kanban board automatically?

Yes, while this skill acts as the orchestrator/planner, it delegates to worker skills that handle the actual updates to Linear and your local kanban_board.md file.

Does this skill create testing or refactoring tasks?

No, this specific skill is dedicated exclusively to implementation tasks. Testing and refactoring tasks are managed by the ln-340 Story Quality Gate skill.

How does the skill handle existing tasks on a Story?

It queries Linear for existing metadata; if tasks exist, it uses keyword detection (like 'add' or 'replan') to determine whether to append new tasks or reorganize the current plan.

What is 'Foundation-First' execution order?

It is a logic that sequences development tasks starting from the data layer (DB/Repository) and moving through services and APIs up to the Frontend to ensure a solid architectural foundation.

Linear Story Decomposer

Name: Linear Story Decomposer
Author: levnikolaevich

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Productivity & Workflow

Decomposes Linear Stories into structured implementation tasks using foundation-first logic and automated orchestration.

About

The Linear Story Decomposer acts as a central orchestrator for Agile workflows, transforming high-level Stories into detailed, actionable implementation plans. By analyzing acceptance criteria and technical notes, it builds an optimal sequence of 1-6 tasks following a 'Foundation-First' order—starting from the database and moving up to the frontend. It intelligently auto-discovers team IDs and detects whether to create new tasks, append to existing ones, or replan an entire Story, delegating the heavy lifting to specialized worker skills to ensure a consistent and high-quality project management lifecycle.

Key Features

Foundation-First sequencing (DB → Repository → Service → API → Frontend).
Strict task volume management with a cap of 6 implementation tasks.
Intelligent mode detection for CREATE, ADD, or REPLAN operations.
Automated Team ID and Story context discovery from local documentation.
12 GitHub stars
Seamless delegation to specialized worker skills for Linear API updates.

Use Cases

Updating existing task lists when Story requirements or technical constraints change.
Breaking down a new Linear Story into technical implementation tasks with clear AC.
Standardizing Agile workflows by ensuring tasks follow architectural best practices.

About

Key Features

Foundation-First sequencing (DB → Repository → Service → API → Frontend).
Strict task volume management with a cap of 6 implementation tasks.
Intelligent mode detection for CREATE, ADD, or REPLAN operations.
Automated Team ID and Story context discovery from local documentation.
12 GitHub stars
Seamless delegation to specialized worker skills for Linear API updates.

Use Cases

Updating existing task lists when Story requirements or technical constraints change.
Breaking down a new Linear Story into technical implementation tasks with clear AC.
Standardizing Agile workflows by ensuring tasks follow architectural best practices.