How does the Task Generator help in a development workflow?

It automates the transition from 'planning' to 'doing' by creating a structured implementation plan, ensuring no requirements are missed and providing a clear tracking mechanism.

Does it include testing requirements in the tasks?

Absolutely. The generator identifies relevant test files for every source file it lists and includes specific instructions for running tests using frameworks like Jest.

Is the output compatible with Git?

Yes, the workflow defaults to task 0.0 being the creation of a feature branch, ensuring all work is isolated and follows best practices.

Can I review the tasks before the full list is generated?

Yes, the skill uses a two-phase process where it first presents high-level parent tasks for your approval before proceeding to generate detailed sub-tasks.

Where does the skill save the generated task lists?

Tasks are saved as standardized markdown files in a dedicated /tasks/ directory within your repository for easy access and version control.

Task Generator

Name: Task Generator
Author: Microck

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms project specifications and requirements into structured, actionable markdown task lists with clear implementation roadmaps.

The Task Generator skill streamlines the transition from planning to execution by converting high-level specs and requirements into detailed, step-by-step implementation plans. It follows a disciplined two-phase workflow that first establishes high-level milestones and feature branching before drilling down into granular sub-tasks and file-specific requirements. By automating the creation of comprehensive task lists, it ensures developers have a clear roadmap, includes necessary test files, and provides a standardized tracking system to monitor progress directly within the codebase.

Key Features

01Automatic feature branch creation integration (Git-ready)

02Standardized markdown output with progress tracking checkboxes

03Tailored task granularity optimized for junior developer execution

04Two-phase workflow for hierarchical task breakdown and approval

05Precise file identification including source and corresponding test files

06111 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Scoping a new feature immediately after completing a design specification phase

02Generating a structured checklist for complex refactoring tasks or bug fixes

03Converting a Product Requirement Document (PRD) into a technical implementation plan

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add microck/ordinary-claude-skills task-generator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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