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Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks

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Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks

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Task Generation Skill

Translates product specs and architecture into actionable implementation tasks.

Pre-flight: Model Recommendation

Your current effort level is {{effort_level}}.

Skip this step silently if effort is high, xhigh, or max (the scale is low < medium < high < xhigh < max, so xhigh and max are already above high) AND you are Opus (1M context). If effort is low or medium (i.e. below high), you MUST show the recommendation prompt — regardless of model. If you are not Opus (1M context), you MUST show the recommendation prompt - regardless of effort level.

Otherwise → use AskUserQuestion:

{
  "questions": [{
    "question": "Do you want to switch? Task granularity judgment and vertical slicing decisions determine execution success.\n\nTo switch: cancel, run `/model opus[1m]` and `/effort high`, then re-invoke this skill.",
    "header": "Recommended: Opus (1M context) at high effort",
    "options": [
      { "label": "Continue" },
      { "label": "Cancel — I'll switch first" }
    ],
    "multiSelect": false
  }]
}

If the user selects "Cancel — I'll switch first": output the switching commands above and stop. Do not proceed with the skill.

Step 0: Resolve Project Context

Before loading specs, ensure project context is resolved:

Monorepo check: Does .groundwork.yml exist at the repo root?
- If yes → Is {{project_name}} non-empty?
  - If empty → Invoke Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project") to select a project, then restart this skill.
  - If set → Project is {{project_name}}, specs at {{specs_dir}}/.
- If no → Continue (single-project repo).
CWD mismatch check (monorepo only):
- Skip if not in monorepo mode or if the project was just selected in item 1 above.
- If CWD is the repo root → fine, proceed.
- Check which project's path CWD falls inside (compare against all projects in .groundwork.yml).
- If CWD is inside the selected project's path → fine, proceed.
- If CWD is inside a different project's path → warn via AskUserQuestion:
  "You're working from <cwd> (inside [cwd-project]), but the selected Groundwork project is [selected-project] ([selected-project-path]/). What would you like to do?"
  - "Switch to [cwd-project]"
  - "Stay with [selected-project]" If the user switches, invoke Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project").
- If CWD doesn't match any project → proceed without warning (shared directory).
Proceed with the resolved project context. All {{specs_dir}}/ paths will resolve to the correct location.

File Locations

Input:
- {{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md (PRD with EARS requirements)
- {{specs_dir}}/architecture.md (architecture with decision records)
- {{specs_dir}}/design_system.md (design system with DP/BRD/UXD decisions) - optional

Output: {{specs_dir}}/tasks/ directory with per-milestone subdirectories:

specs/tasks/
├── _index.md          # Overview, milestone summary, dependency graph
├── M1-core-auth/
│   ├── TASK-001.md
│   ├── TASK-002.md
│   └── TASK-003.md
├── M2-upload/
│   ├── TASK-004.md
│   └── TASK-005.md
└── parking-lot.md     # Deferred tasks

Workflow Overview

Load Context - Read PRD and architecture
Identify Milestones - Define testable product milestones
Generate Tasks - Break down into implementable tasks
Map Dependencies - Establish task ordering
Review & Refine - Iterate with user on task breakdown

Important: When asking questions to the user (milestone validation, task review, scope clarification), always use the AskUserQuestion tool with appropriate options.

Step 1: Load Context

Read the input specs (each may be a single file or directory) and extract:

From PRD:

Single file: {{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md
Directory: {{specs_dir}}/product_specs/ (aggregate all .md files)
Extract: Feature list with EARS requirements, Non-functional requirements, Release strategy (Alpha → Beta → GA)

From Architecture:

Single file: {{specs_dir}}/architecture.md
Directory: {{specs_dir}}/architecture/ (aggregate all .md files)
Extract: Component list and responsibilities, Technology choices, Decision records (understand constraints)

From Design System (if exists):

Single file: {{specs_dir}}/design_system.md
Extract: Design principles (DP-NNN), Brand decisions (BRD-NNN), UX patterns (UXD-NNN)
Use for: Design-related tasks, component styling tasks, accessibility requirements

Detection: Check for file first (takes precedence), then directory. When reading a directory, aggregate all .md files recursively with _index.md first, then numerically-prefixed files, then alphabetically.

If PRD or architecture is missing, prompt user:

"I need both the PRD and architecture to generate tasks.

PRD missing? Run /groundwork:design-product

Architecture missing? Run /groundwork:design-architecture"

If design system exists, incorporate design context into UI/frontend tasks.

Step 2: Check Existing Tasks and Milestones

Before defining milestones, check if tasks already exist:

Check for {{specs_dir}}/tasks/_index.md or {{specs_dir}}/tasks.md
If found, read to understand existing milestones, task numbering, and status

If existing tasks found:

List existing milestones and their status (complete, in progress, not started)
Determine the highest task number (e.g., TASK-047) so new tasks continue the sequence
Determine the highest milestone number (e.g., M5) so new milestones continue the sequence
Present to user: "Found existing milestones M1-M5 with 47 tasks. New tasks will be added as TASK-048+."
Ask: "Should this new work be added to an existing milestone, or should I create a new milestone M6?"

If no existing tasks: Proceed to define milestones from scratch.

Step 2b: Define Milestones

If adding to existing project: Either add tasks to a user-selected existing milestone directory, or create a new milestone directory continuing the sequence (e.g., M6-feature-name/).

If starting fresh: Establish product milestones - points where the application can be assessed by a user.

Milestone principles:

Vertically sliced - Each milestone delivers user-visible value
Testable - Clear criteria for "done"
Incremental - Build on previous milestones
Aligned with release strategy - Map to Alpha/Beta/GA phases

Example milestone progression:

M1: Core Authentication
    → User can sign up, log in, see empty dashboard

M2: Upload & Verification
    → User can upload images, complete identity verification

M3: Model Training
    → User can initiate training, see progress, view completion

M4: Basic Generation
    → User can generate images with their model

M5: Billing Integration
    → User can subscribe, see quota, pay for overages

Present proposed milestones to user for feedback before generating tasks.

Presentation style:

Present milestones one at a time, confirm understanding before continuing
Use multiple-choice questions to validate milestone scope (e.g., "Should M1 include: A) just signup, B) signup + login, C) full auth flow?")

Step 3: Research Implementation Patterns

For major technologies in the architecture, gather implementation guidance before generating tasks.

For each significant technology in the architecture:

Invoke the researcher agent:

Agent(
  subagent_type="groundwork:researcher:researcher",
  prompt="Research Topic: [technology from architecture]
  Research Questions:
  - What is the standard project structure?
  - What are idiomatic patterns for [component type]?
  - What are common implementation mistakes?
  - What setup/configuration pitfalls exist?

  Project Context: [from PRD]
  Architecture Decisions: [relevant DRs]"
)

Use research findings to:
- Inform task granularity (patterns suggest natural boundaries)
- Add specific action items based on best practices
- Include pitfall-avoiding acceptance criteria
- Add "setup correctly" tasks for technologies with gotchas

Research Integration: When generating tasks in Step 4, incorporate research findings:

Reference idiomatic patterns in action items
Include pitfall-prevention in acceptance criteria
Add explicit setup/configuration tasks when research reveals gotchas
Use recommended project structure to inform task boundaries

Step 4: Generate Tasks

For each milestone, generate tasks using the format specified in the "Required Task Format" section below.

Required Task Format

Every task MUST follow this exact format to ensure compatibility with /groundwork:work-on-next-task and other workflows:

### TASK-NNN: [Task Title]

**Milestone:** M[X] - [Milestone Name]
**Component:** [Component from architecture]
**Estimate:** S | M | L | XL

**Goal:**
[One sentence describing the outcome]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] [Action 1]
- [ ] [Action 2]
- [ ] [Action 3]

**Dependencies:**
- Blocked by: [TASK-XXX, TASK-YYY or None]
- Blocks: [TASK-ZZZ or None]

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [Testable criterion 1]
- [Testable criterion 2]

**Related Requirements:** PRD-XXX-REQ-NNN
**Related Decisions:** DR-NNN, DP-NNN, BRD-NNN, UXD-NNN

**Status:** Not Started | In Progress | Complete | Blocked

Format Requirements

Field	Required	Valid Values
Task ID	Yes	`TASK-NNN` (3+ digit number)
Milestone	Yes	`M[N] - [Name]`
Component	Yes	From architecture document
Estimate	Yes	`S`, `M`, `L`, or `XL`
Goal	Yes	Single sentence
Action Items	Yes	Checkbox list
Dependencies	Yes	Task IDs or "None"
Acceptance Criteria	Yes	Testable statements
Related Requirements	Recommended	PRD IDs
Related Decisions	Recommended	DR/DP/BRD/UXD IDs
Status	Yes	Exactly one of the four values

Status Values

**Status:** Not Started - Task hasn't begun
**Status:** In Progress - Currently being worked on
**Status:** Complete - Task finished and verified
**Status:** Blocked - Cannot proceed due to dependencies

Important: /groundwork:work-on-next-task parses these status values exactly. Any variation will cause parse errors.

Task Generation Principles

Granularity

Too big: "Implement authentication" (weeks of work, unclear scope)
Too small: "Create login button component" (not meaningful alone)
Right size: "Implement Cognito integration with magic link flow" (days, clear scope)

Target: 1-3 days of work per task for an experienced developer.

Vertical Slicing

Prefer tasks that deliver working functionality over horizontal layers (the thin vertical slice principle — ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engineering-principles.md):

❌ Horizontal (avoid):

TASK-001: Create all database schemas
TASK-002: Create all API endpoints
TASK-003: Create all UI components

✅ Vertical (prefer):

TASK-001: User signup flow (DB + API + UI)
TASK-002: User login flow (DB + API + UI)
TASK-003: Profile management (DB + API + UI)

Decomposition is the planning side of slicing. Each sliced task is then built the same way — flag-first, end-to-end, test-committed per slice; see [[vertical-slice]].

Dependency Minimization

Identify true dependencies vs. nice-to-haves
Parallelize where possible
Flag critical path tasks

YAGNI for Tasks

Only create tasks for committed scope, not speculative features
Challenge tasks that exist "just in case" or "for later"
If unsure whether a task is needed, defer it to a future mil

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name: create-tasks
description: Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks
argument-hint: "[filter]"
allowed-tools: ["Read", "Edit", "Write", "Glob", "Grep", "Task", "Skill"]

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---
name: create-tasks
description: Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks
argument-hint: "[filter]"
allowed-tools: ["Read", "Edit", "Write", "Glob", "Grep", "Task", "Skill"]
---

# Task Generation Skill

Translates product specs and architecture into actionable implementation tasks.

## Pre-flight: Model Recommendation

**Your current effort level is `{{effort_level}}`.**

Skip this step silently if effort is `high`, `xhigh`, or `max` (the scale is `low` < `medium` < `high` < `xhigh` < `max`, so `xhigh` and `max` are already above `high`) AND you are Opus (1M context).
If effort is `low` or `medium` (i.e. below `high`), you MUST show the recommendation prompt — regardless of model.
If you are not Opus (1M context), you MUST show the recommendation prompt - regardless of effort level.

Otherwise → use `AskUserQuestion`:

```json
{
  "questions": [{
    "question": "Do you want to switch? Task granularity judgment and vertical slicing decisions determine execution success.\n\nTo switch: cancel, run `/model opus[1m]` and `/effort high`, then re-invoke this skill.",
    "header": "Recommended: Opus (1M context) at high effort",
    "options": [
      { "label": "Continue" },
      { "label": "Cancel — I'll switch first" }
    ],
    "multiSelect": false
  }]
}
```

If the user selects "Cancel — I'll switch first": output the switching commands above and stop. Do not proceed with the skill.

## Step 0: Resolve Project Context

**Before loading specs, ensure project context is resolved:**

1. **Monorepo check:** Does `.groundwork.yml` exist at the repo root?
   - If yes → Is `{{project_name}}` non-empty?
     - If empty → Invoke `Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project")` to select a project, then restart this skill.
     - If set → Project is `{{project_name}}`, specs at `{{specs_dir}}/`.
   - If no → Continue (single-project repo).
2. **CWD mismatch check (monorepo only):**
   - Skip if not in monorepo mode or if the project was just selected in item 1 above.
   - If CWD is the repo root → fine, proceed.
   - Check which project's path CWD falls inside (compare against all projects in `.groundwork.yml`).
   - If CWD is inside the selected project's path → fine, proceed.
   - If CWD is inside a different project's path → warn via `AskUserQuestion`:
     > "You're working from `<cwd>` (inside **[cwd-project]**), but the selected Groundwork project is **[selected-project]** (`[selected-project-path]/`). What would you like to do?"
     > - "Switch to [cwd-project]"
     > - "Stay with [selected-project]"
     If the user switches, invoke `Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project")`.
   - If CWD doesn't match any project → proceed without warning (shared directory).
3. Proceed with the resolved project context. All `{{specs_dir}}/` paths will resolve to the correct location.

## File Locations

- **Input:**
  - `{{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md` (PRD with EARS requirements)
  - `{{specs_dir}}/architecture.md` (architecture with decision records)
  - `{{specs_dir}}/design_system.md` (design system with DP/BRD/UXD decisions) - optional
- **Output:** `{{specs_dir}}/tasks/` directory with per-milestone subdirectories:
  ```
  specs/tasks/
  ├── _index.md          # Overview, milestone summary, dependency graph
  ├── M1-core-auth/
  │   ├── TASK-001.md
  │   ├── TASK-002.md
  │   └── TASK-003.md
  ├── M2-upload/
  │   ├── TASK-004.md
  │   └── TASK-005.md
  └── parking-lot.md     # Deferred tasks
  ```

## Workflow Overview

1. **Load Context** - Read PRD and architecture
2. **Identify Milestones** - Define testable product milestones
3. **Generate Tasks** - Break down into implementable tasks
4. **Map Dependencies** - Establish task ordering
5. **Review & Refine** - Iterate with user on task breakdown

**Important:** When asking questions to the user (milestone validation, task review, scope clarification), always use the `AskUserQuestion` tool with appropriate options.

## Step 1: Load Context

Read the input specs (each may be a single file or directory) and extract:

**From PRD:**
- Single file: `{{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md`
- Directory: `{{specs_dir}}/product_specs/` (aggregate all `.md` files)
- Extract: Feature list with EARS requirements, Non-functional requirements, Release strategy (Alpha → Beta → GA)

**From Architecture:**
- Single file: `{{specs_dir}}/architecture.md`
- Directory: `{{specs_dir}}/architecture/` (aggregate all `.md` files)
- Extract: Component list and responsibilities, Technology choices, Decision records (understand constraints)

**From Design System (if exists):**
- Single file: `{{specs_dir}}/design_system.md`
- Extract: Design principles (DP-NNN), Brand decisions (BRD-NNN), UX patterns (UXD-NNN)
- Use for: Design-related tasks, component styling tasks, accessibility requirements

**Detection:** Check for file first (takes precedence), then directory. When reading a directory, aggregate all `.md` files recursively with `_index.md` first, then numerically-prefixed files, then alphabetically.

If PRD or architecture is missing, prompt user:
> "I need both the PRD and architecture to generate tasks.
> - PRD missing? Run `/groundwork:design-product`
> - Architecture missing? Run `/groundwork:design-architecture`"

If design system exists, incorporate design context into UI/frontend tasks.

## Step 2: Check Existing Tasks and Milestones

Before defining milestones, check if tasks already exist:

1. Check for `{{specs_dir}}/tasks/_index.md` or `{{specs_dir}}/tasks.md`
2. If found, read to understand existing milestones, task numbering, and status

**If existing tasks found:**
- List existing milestones and their status (complete, in progress, not started)
- Determine the highest task number (e.g., TASK-047) so new tasks continue the sequence
- Determine the highest milestone number (e.g., M5) so new milestones continue the sequence
- Present to user: "Found existing milestones M1-M5 with 47 tasks. New tasks will be added as TASK-048+."
- Ask: "Should this new work be added to an existing milestone, or should I create a new milestone M6?"

**If no existing tasks:** Proceed to define milestones from scratch.

## Step 2b: Define Milestones

**If adding to existing project:** Either add tasks to a user-selected existing milestone directory, or create a new milestone directory continuing the sequence (e.g., `M6-feature-name/`).

**If starting fresh:** Establish **product milestones** - points where the application can be assessed by a user.

Milestone principles:
- **Vertically sliced** - Each milestone delivers user-visible value
- **Testable** - Clear criteria for "done"
- **Incremental** - Build on previous milestones
- **Aligned with release strategy** - Map to Alpha/Beta/GA phases

Example milestone progression:
```
M1: Core Authentication
    → User can sign up, log in, see empty dashboard

M2: Upload & Verification
    → User can upload images, complete identity verification

M3: Model Training
    → User can initiate training, see progress, view completion

M4: Basic Generation
    → User can generate images with their model

M5: Billing Integration
    → User can subscribe, see quota, pay for overages
```

Present proposed milestones to user for feedback before generating tasks.

**Presentation style:**
- Present milestones one at a time, confirm understanding before continuing
- Use multiple-choice questions to validate milestone scope (e.g., "Should M1 include: A) just signup, B) signup + login, C) full auth flow?")

## Step 3: Research Implementation Patterns

For major technologies in the architecture, gather implementation guidance before generating tasks.

**For each significant technology in the architecture:**

1. Invoke the researcher agent:
   ```
   Agent(
     subagent_type="groundwork:researcher:researcher",
     prompt="Research Topic: [technology from architecture]
     Research Questions:
     - What is the standard project structure?
     - What are idiomatic patterns for [component type]?
     - What are common implementation mistakes?
     - What setup/configuration pitfalls exist?

     Project Context: [from PRD]
     Architecture Decisions: [relevant DRs]"
   )
   ```

2. Use research findings to:
   - Inform task granularity (patterns suggest natural boundaries)
   - Add specific action items based on best practices
   - Include pitfall-avoiding acceptance criteria
   - Add "setup correctly" tasks for technologies with gotchas

**Research Integration:**
When generating tasks in Step 4, incorporate research findings:
- Reference idiomatic patterns in action items
- Include pitfall-prevention in acceptance criteria
- Add explicit setup/configuration tasks when research reveals gotchas
- Use recommended project structure to inform task boundaries

## Step 4: Generate Tasks

For each milestone, generate tasks using the format specified in the "Required Task Format" section below.

## Required Task Format

Every task MUST follow this exact format to ensure compatibility with `/groundwork:work-on-next-task` and other workflows:

```markdown
### TASK-NNN: [Task Title]

**Milestone:** M[X] - [Milestone Name]
**Component:** [Component from architecture]
**Estimate:** S | M | L | XL

**Goal:**
[One sentence describing the outcome]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] [Action 1]
- [ ] [Action 2]
- [ ] [Action 3]

**Dependencies:**
- Blocked by: [TASK-XXX, TASK-YYY or None]
- Blocks: [TASK-ZZZ or None]

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [Testable criterion 1]
- [Testable criterion 2]

**Related Requirements:** PRD-XXX-REQ-NNN
**Related Decisions:** DR-NNN, DP-NNN, BRD-NNN, UXD-NNN

**Status:** Not Started | In Progress | Complete | Blocked
```

### Format Requirements

| Field | Required | Valid Values |
|-------|----------|--------------|
| Task ID | Yes | `TASK-NNN` (3+ digit number) |
| Milestone | Yes | `M[N] - [Name]` |
| Component | Yes | From architecture document |
| Estimate | Yes | `S`, `M`, `L`, or `XL` |
| Goal | Yes | Single sentence |
| Action Items | Yes | Checkbox list |
| Dependencies | Yes | Task IDs or "None" |
| Acceptance Criteria | Yes | Testable statements |
| Related Requirements | Recommended | PRD IDs |
| Related Decisions | Recommended | DR/DP/BRD/UXD IDs |
| Status | Yes | Exactly one of the four values |

### Status Values

- `**Status:** Not Started` - Task hasn't begun
- `**Status:** In Progress` - Currently being worked on
- `**Status:** Complete` - Task finished and verified
- `**Status:** Blocked` - Cannot proceed due to dependencies

**Important:** `/groundwork:work-on-next-task` parses these status values exactly. Any variation will cause parse errors.

## Task Generation Principles

### Granularity
- **Too big:** "Implement authentication" (weeks of work, unclear scope)
- **Too small:** "Create login button component" (not meaningful alone)
- **Right size:** "Implement Cognito integration with magic link flow" (days, clear scope)

Target: 1-3 days of work per task for an experienced developer.

### Vertical Slicing
Prefer tasks that deliver working functionality over horizontal layers (the **thin vertical slice** principle — `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engineering-principles.md`):

❌ Horizontal (avoid):
- TASK-001: Create all database schemas
- TASK-002: Create all API endpoints
- TASK-003: Create all UI components

✅ Vertical (prefer):
- TASK-001: User signup flow (DB + API + UI)
- TASK-002: User login flow (DB + API + UI)
- TASK-003: Profile management (DB + API + UI)

Decomposition is the planning side of slicing. Each sliced task is then *built* the same way — flag-first, end-to-end, test-committed per slice; see [[vertical-slice]].

### Dependency Minimization
- Identify true dependencies vs. nice-to-haves
- Parallelize where possible
- Flag critical path tasks

### YAGNI for Tasks
- Only create tasks for committed scope, not speculative features
- Challenge tasks that exist "just in case" or "for later"
- If unsure whether a task is needed, defer it to a future mil

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Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks

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Overview

Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks

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Task Generation Skill

Translates product specs and architecture into actionable implementation tasks.

Pre-flight: Model Recommendation

Your current effort level is {{effort_level}}.

Otherwise → use AskUserQuestion:

{
  "questions": [{
    "question": "Do you want to switch? Task granularity judgment and vertical slicing decisions determine execution success.\n\nTo switch: cancel, run `/model opus[1m]` and `/effort high`, then re-invoke this skill.",
    "header": "Recommended: Opus (1M context) at high effort",
    "options": [
      { "label": "Continue" },
      { "label": "Cancel — I'll switch first" }
    ],
    "multiSelect": false
  }]
}

If the user selects "Cancel — I'll switch first": output the switching commands above and stop. Do not proceed with the skill.

Step 0: Resolve Project Context

Before loading specs, ensure project context is resolved:

Monorepo check: Does .groundwork.yml exist at the repo root?
- If yes → Is {{project_name}} non-empty?
  - If empty → Invoke Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project") to select a project, then restart this skill.
  - If set → Project is {{project_name}}, specs at {{specs_dir}}/.
- If no → Continue (single-project repo).
CWD mismatch check (monorepo only):
- Skip if not in monorepo mode or if the project was just selected in item 1 above.
- If CWD is the repo root → fine, proceed.
- Check which project's path CWD falls inside (compare against all projects in .groundwork.yml).
- If CWD is inside the selected project's path → fine, proceed.
- If CWD is inside a different project's path → warn via AskUserQuestion:
  "You're working from <cwd> (inside [cwd-project]), but the selected Groundwork project is [selected-project] ([selected-project-path]/). What would you like to do?"
  - "Switch to [cwd-project]"
  - "Stay with [selected-project]" If the user switches, invoke Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project").
- If CWD doesn't match any project → proceed without warning (shared directory).
Proceed with the resolved project context. All {{specs_dir}}/ paths will resolve to the correct location.

File Locations

Input:
- {{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md (PRD with EARS requirements)
- {{specs_dir}}/architecture.md (architecture with decision records)
- {{specs_dir}}/design_system.md (design system with DP/BRD/UXD decisions) - optional

Output: {{specs_dir}}/tasks/ directory with per-milestone subdirectories:

specs/tasks/
├── _index.md          # Overview, milestone summary, dependency graph
├── M1-core-auth/
│   ├── TASK-001.md
│   ├── TASK-002.md
│   └── TASK-003.md
├── M2-upload/
│   ├── TASK-004.md
│   └── TASK-005.md
└── parking-lot.md     # Deferred tasks

Workflow Overview

Load Context - Read PRD and architecture
Identify Milestones - Define testable product milestones
Generate Tasks - Break down into implementable tasks
Map Dependencies - Establish task ordering
Review & Refine - Iterate with user on task breakdown

Important: When asking questions to the user (milestone validation, task review, scope clarification), always use the AskUserQuestion tool with appropriate options.

Step 1: Load Context

Read the input specs (each may be a single file or directory) and extract:

From PRD:

Single file: {{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md
Directory: {{specs_dir}}/product_specs/ (aggregate all .md files)
Extract: Feature list with EARS requirements, Non-functional requirements, Release strategy (Alpha → Beta → GA)

From Architecture:

Single file: {{specs_dir}}/architecture.md
Directory: {{specs_dir}}/architecture/ (aggregate all .md files)
Extract: Component list and responsibilities, Technology choices, Decision records (understand constraints)

From Design System (if exists):

Single file: {{specs_dir}}/design_system.md
Extract: Design principles (DP-NNN), Brand decisions (BRD-NNN), UX patterns (UXD-NNN)
Use for: Design-related tasks, component styling tasks, accessibility requirements

If PRD or architecture is missing, prompt user:

"I need both the PRD and architecture to generate tasks.

PRD missing? Run /groundwork:design-product

Architecture missing? Run /groundwork:design-architecture"

If design system exists, incorporate design context into UI/frontend tasks.

Step 2: Check Existing Tasks and Milestones

Before defining milestones, check if tasks already exist:

Check for {{specs_dir}}/tasks/_index.md or {{specs_dir}}/tasks.md
If found, read to understand existing milestones, task numbering, and status

If existing tasks found:

List existing milestones and their status (complete, in progress, not started)
Determine the highest task number (e.g., TASK-047) so new tasks continue the sequence
Determine the highest milestone number (e.g., M5) so new milestones continue the sequence
Present to user: "Found existing milestones M1-M5 with 47 tasks. New tasks will be added as TASK-048+."
Ask: "Should this new work be added to an existing milestone, or should I create a new milestone M6?"

If no existing tasks: Proceed to define milestones from scratch.

Step 2b: Define Milestones

If adding to existing project: Either add tasks to a user-selected existing milestone directory, or create a new milestone directory continuing the sequence (e.g., M6-feature-name/).

If starting fresh: Establish product milestones - points where the application can be assessed by a user.

Milestone principles:

Vertically sliced - Each milestone delivers user-visible value
Testable - Clear criteria for "done"
Incremental - Build on previous milestones
Aligned with release strategy - Map to Alpha/Beta/GA phases

Example milestone progression:

M1: Core Authentication
    → User can sign up, log in, see empty dashboard

M2: Upload & Verification
    → User can upload images, complete identity verification

M3: Model Training
    → User can initiate training, see progress, view completion

M4: Basic Generation
    → User can generate images with their model

M5: Billing Integration
    → User can subscribe, see quota, pay for overages

Present proposed milestones to user for feedback before generating tasks.

Presentation style:

Present milestones one at a time, confirm understanding before continuing
Use multiple-choice questions to validate milestone scope (e.g., "Should M1 include: A) just signup, B) signup + login, C) full auth flow?")

Step 3: Research Implementation Patterns

For major technologies in the architecture, gather implementation guidance before generating tasks.

For each significant technology in the architecture:

Invoke the researcher agent:

Agent(
  subagent_type="groundwork:researcher:researcher",
  prompt="Research Topic: [technology from architecture]
  Research Questions:
  - What is the standard project structure?
  - What are idiomatic patterns for [component type]?
  - What are common implementation mistakes?
  - What setup/configuration pitfalls exist?

  Project Context: [from PRD]
  Architecture Decisions: [relevant DRs]"
)

Use research findings to:
- Inform task granularity (patterns suggest natural boundaries)
- Add specific action items based on best practices
- Include pitfall-avoiding acceptance criteria
- Add "setup correctly" tasks for technologies with gotchas

Research Integration: When generating tasks in Step 4, incorporate research findings:

Reference idiomatic patterns in action items
Include pitfall-prevention in acceptance criteria
Add explicit setup/configuration tasks when research reveals gotchas
Use recommended project structure to inform task boundaries

Step 4: Generate Tasks

For each milestone, generate tasks using the format specified in the "Required Task Format" section below.

Required Task Format

Every task MUST follow this exact format to ensure compatibility with /groundwork:work-on-next-task and other workflows:

### TASK-NNN: [Task Title]

**Milestone:** M[X] - [Milestone Name]
**Component:** [Component from architecture]
**Estimate:** S | M | L | XL

**Goal:**
[One sentence describing the outcome]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] [Action 1]
- [ ] [Action 2]
- [ ] [Action 3]

**Dependencies:**
- Blocked by: [TASK-XXX, TASK-YYY or None]
- Blocks: [TASK-ZZZ or None]

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [Testable criterion 1]
- [Testable criterion 2]

**Related Requirements:** PRD-XXX-REQ-NNN
**Related Decisions:** DR-NNN, DP-NNN, BRD-NNN, UXD-NNN

**Status:** Not Started | In Progress | Complete | Blocked

Format Requirements

Field	Required	Valid Values
Task ID	Yes	`TASK-NNN` (3+ digit number)
Milestone	Yes	`M[N] - [Name]`
Component	Yes	From architecture document
Estimate	Yes	`S`, `M`, `L`, or `XL`
Goal	Yes	Single sentence
Action Items	Yes	Checkbox list
Dependencies	Yes	Task IDs or "None"
Acceptance Criteria	Yes	Testable statements
Related Requirements	Recommended	PRD IDs
Related Decisions	Recommended	DR/DP/BRD/UXD IDs
Status	Yes	Exactly one of the four values

Status Values

**Status:** Not Started - Task hasn't begun
**Status:** In Progress - Currently being worked on
**Status:** Complete - Task finished and verified
**Status:** Blocked - Cannot proceed due to dependencies

Important: /groundwork:work-on-next-task parses these status values exactly. Any variation will cause parse errors.

Task Generation Principles

Granularity

Too big: "Implement authentication" (weeks of work, unclear scope)
Too small: "Create login button component" (not meaningful alone)
Right size: "Implement Cognito integration with magic link flow" (days, clear scope)

Target: 1-3 days of work per task for an experienced developer.

Vertical Slicing

Prefer tasks that deliver working functionality over horizontal layers (the thin vertical slice principle — ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engineering-principles.md):

❌ Horizontal (avoid):

TASK-001: Create all database schemas
TASK-002: Create all API endpoints
TASK-003: Create all UI components

✅ Vertical (prefer):

TASK-001: User signup flow (DB + API + UI)
TASK-002: User login flow (DB + API + UI)
TASK-003: Profile management (DB + API + UI)

Decomposition is the planning side of slicing. Each sliced task is then built the same way — flag-first, end-to-end, test-committed per slice; see [[vertical-slice]].

Dependency Minimization

Identify true dependencies vs. nice-to-haves
Parallelize where possible
Flag critical path tasks

YAGNI for Tasks

Only create tasks for committed scope, not speculative features
Challenge tasks that exist "just in case" or "for later"
If unsure whether a task is needed, defer it to a future mil

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description: Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks
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---
name: create-tasks
description: Generate implementation tasks from architecture document. Usage /groundwork:create-tasks
argument-hint: "[filter]"
allowed-tools: ["Read", "Edit", "Write", "Glob", "Grep", "Task", "Skill"]
---

# Task Generation Skill

Translates product specs and architecture into actionable implementation tasks.

## Pre-flight: Model Recommendation

**Your current effort level is `{{effort_level}}`.**

Skip this step silently if effort is `high`, `xhigh`, or `max` (the scale is `low` < `medium` < `high` < `xhigh` < `max`, so `xhigh` and `max` are already above `high`) AND you are Opus (1M context).
If effort is `low` or `medium` (i.e. below `high`), you MUST show the recommendation prompt — regardless of model.
If you are not Opus (1M context), you MUST show the recommendation prompt - regardless of effort level.

Otherwise → use `AskUserQuestion`:

```json
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  "questions": [{
    "question": "Do you want to switch? Task granularity judgment and vertical slicing decisions determine execution success.\n\nTo switch: cancel, run `/model opus[1m]` and `/effort high`, then re-invoke this skill.",
    "header": "Recommended: Opus (1M context) at high effort",
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    ],
    "multiSelect": false
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```

If the user selects "Cancel — I'll switch first": output the switching commands above and stop. Do not proceed with the skill.

## Step 0: Resolve Project Context

**Before loading specs, ensure project context is resolved:**

1. **Monorepo check:** Does `.groundwork.yml` exist at the repo root?
   - If yes → Is `{{project_name}}` non-empty?
     - If empty → Invoke `Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project")` to select a project, then restart this skill.
     - If set → Project is `{{project_name}}`, specs at `{{specs_dir}}/`.
   - If no → Continue (single-project repo).
2. **CWD mismatch check (monorepo only):**
   - Skip if not in monorepo mode or if the project was just selected in item 1 above.
   - If CWD is the repo root → fine, proceed.
   - Check which project's path CWD falls inside (compare against all projects in `.groundwork.yml`).
   - If CWD is inside the selected project's path → fine, proceed.
   - If CWD is inside a different project's path → warn via `AskUserQuestion`:
     > "You're working from `<cwd>` (inside **[cwd-project]**), but the selected Groundwork project is **[selected-project]** (`[selected-project-path]/`). What would you like to do?"
     > - "Switch to [cwd-project]"
     > - "Stay with [selected-project]"
     If the user switches, invoke `Skill(skill="groundwork:select-project")`.
   - If CWD doesn't match any project → proceed without warning (shared directory).
3. Proceed with the resolved project context. All `{{specs_dir}}/` paths will resolve to the correct location.

## File Locations

- **Input:**
  - `{{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md` (PRD with EARS requirements)
  - `{{specs_dir}}/architecture.md` (architecture with decision records)
  - `{{specs_dir}}/design_system.md` (design system with DP/BRD/UXD decisions) - optional
- **Output:** `{{specs_dir}}/tasks/` directory with per-milestone subdirectories:
  ```
  specs/tasks/
  ├── _index.md          # Overview, milestone summary, dependency graph
  ├── M1-core-auth/
  │   ├── TASK-001.md
  │   ├── TASK-002.md
  │   └── TASK-003.md
  ├── M2-upload/
  │   ├── TASK-004.md
  │   └── TASK-005.md
  └── parking-lot.md     # Deferred tasks
  ```

## Workflow Overview

1. **Load Context** - Read PRD and architecture
2. **Identify Milestones** - Define testable product milestones
3. **Generate Tasks** - Break down into implementable tasks
4. **Map Dependencies** - Establish task ordering
5. **Review & Refine** - Iterate with user on task breakdown

**Important:** When asking questions to the user (milestone validation, task review, scope clarification), always use the `AskUserQuestion` tool with appropriate options.

## Step 1: Load Context

Read the input specs (each may be a single file or directory) and extract:

**From PRD:**
- Single file: `{{specs_dir}}/product_specs.md`
- Directory: `{{specs_dir}}/product_specs/` (aggregate all `.md` files)
- Extract: Feature list with EARS requirements, Non-functional requirements, Release strategy (Alpha → Beta → GA)

**From Architecture:**
- Single file: `{{specs_dir}}/architecture.md`
- Directory: `{{specs_dir}}/architecture/` (aggregate all `.md` files)
- Extract: Component list and responsibilities, Technology choices, Decision records (understand constraints)

**From Design System (if exists):**
- Single file: `{{specs_dir}}/design_system.md`
- Extract: Design principles (DP-NNN), Brand decisions (BRD-NNN), UX patterns (UXD-NNN)
- Use for: Design-related tasks, component styling tasks, accessibility requirements

**Detection:** Check for file first (takes precedence), then directory. When reading a directory, aggregate all `.md` files recursively with `_index.md` first, then numerically-prefixed files, then alphabetically.

If PRD or architecture is missing, prompt user:
> "I need both the PRD and architecture to generate tasks.
> - PRD missing? Run `/groundwork:design-product`
> - Architecture missing? Run `/groundwork:design-architecture`"

If design system exists, incorporate design context into UI/frontend tasks.

## Step 2: Check Existing Tasks and Milestones

Before defining milestones, check if tasks already exist:

1. Check for `{{specs_dir}}/tasks/_index.md` or `{{specs_dir}}/tasks.md`
2. If found, read to understand existing milestones, task numbering, and status

**If existing tasks found:**
- List existing milestones and their status (complete, in progress, not started)
- Determine the highest task number (e.g., TASK-047) so new tasks continue the sequence
- Determine the highest milestone number (e.g., M5) so new milestones continue the sequence
- Present to user: "Found existing milestones M1-M5 with 47 tasks. New tasks will be added as TASK-048+."
- Ask: "Should this new work be added to an existing milestone, or should I create a new milestone M6?"

**If no existing tasks:** Proceed to define milestones from scratch.

## Step 2b: Define Milestones

**If adding to existing project:** Either add tasks to a user-selected existing milestone directory, or create a new milestone directory continuing the sequence (e.g., `M6-feature-name/`).

**If starting fresh:** Establish **product milestones** - points where the application can be assessed by a user.

Milestone principles:
- **Vertically sliced** - Each milestone delivers user-visible value
- **Testable** - Clear criteria for "done"
- **Incremental** - Build on previous milestones
- **Aligned with release strategy** - Map to Alpha/Beta/GA phases

Example milestone progression:
```
M1: Core Authentication
    → User can sign up, log in, see empty dashboard

M2: Upload & Verification
    → User can upload images, complete identity verification

M3: Model Training
    → User can initiate training, see progress, view completion

M4: Basic Generation
    → User can generate images with their model

M5: Billing Integration
    → User can subscribe, see quota, pay for overages
```

Present proposed milestones to user for feedback before generating tasks.

**Presentation style:**
- Present milestones one at a time, confirm understanding before continuing
- Use multiple-choice questions to validate milestone scope (e.g., "Should M1 include: A) just signup, B) signup + login, C) full auth flow?")

## Step 3: Research Implementation Patterns

For major technologies in the architecture, gather implementation guidance before generating tasks.

**For each significant technology in the architecture:**

1. Invoke the researcher agent:
   ```
   Agent(
     subagent_type="groundwork:researcher:researcher",
     prompt="Research Topic: [technology from architecture]
     Research Questions:
     - What is the standard project structure?
     - What are idiomatic patterns for [component type]?
     - What are common implementation mistakes?
     - What setup/configuration pitfalls exist?

     Project Context: [from PRD]
     Architecture Decisions: [relevant DRs]"
   )
   ```

2. Use research findings to:
   - Inform task granularity (patterns suggest natural boundaries)
   - Add specific action items based on best practices
   - Include pitfall-avoiding acceptance criteria
   - Add "setup correctly" tasks for technologies with gotchas

**Research Integration:**
When generating tasks in Step 4, incorporate research findings:
- Reference idiomatic patterns in action items
- Include pitfall-prevention in acceptance criteria
- Add explicit setup/configuration tasks when research reveals gotchas
- Use recommended project structure to inform task boundaries

## Step 4: Generate Tasks

For each milestone, generate tasks using the format specified in the "Required Task Format" section below.

## Required Task Format

Every task MUST follow this exact format to ensure compatibility with `/groundwork:work-on-next-task` and other workflows:

```markdown
### TASK-NNN: [Task Title]

**Milestone:** M[X] - [Milestone Name]
**Component:** [Component from architecture]
**Estimate:** S | M | L | XL

**Goal:**
[One sentence describing the outcome]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] [Action 1]
- [ ] [Action 2]
- [ ] [Action 3]

**Dependencies:**
- Blocked by: [TASK-XXX, TASK-YYY or None]
- Blocks: [TASK-ZZZ or None]

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [Testable criterion 1]
- [Testable criterion 2]

**Related Requirements:** PRD-XXX-REQ-NNN
**Related Decisions:** DR-NNN, DP-NNN, BRD-NNN, UXD-NNN

**Status:** Not Started | In Progress | Complete | Blocked
```

### Format Requirements

| Field | Required | Valid Values |
|-------|----------|--------------|
| Task ID | Yes | `TASK-NNN` (3+ digit number) |
| Milestone | Yes | `M[N] - [Name]` |
| Component | Yes | From architecture document |
| Estimate | Yes | `S`, `M`, `L`, or `XL` |
| Goal | Yes | Single sentence |
| Action Items | Yes | Checkbox list |
| Dependencies | Yes | Task IDs or "None" |
| Acceptance Criteria | Yes | Testable statements |
| Related Requirements | Recommended | PRD IDs |
| Related Decisions | Recommended | DR/DP/BRD/UXD IDs |
| Status | Yes | Exactly one of the four values |

### Status Values

- `**Status:** Not Started` - Task hasn't begun
- `**Status:** In Progress` - Currently being worked on
- `**Status:** Complete` - Task finished and verified
- `**Status:** Blocked` - Cannot proceed due to dependencies

**Important:** `/groundwork:work-on-next-task` parses these status values exactly. Any variation will cause parse errors.

## Task Generation Principles

### Granularity
- **Too big:** "Implement authentication" (weeks of work, unclear scope)
- **Too small:** "Create login button component" (not meaningful alone)
- **Right size:** "Implement Cognito integration with magic link flow" (days, clear scope)

Target: 1-3 days of work per task for an experienced developer.

### Vertical Slicing
Prefer tasks that deliver working functionality over horizontal layers (the **thin vertical slice** principle — `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engineering-principles.md`):

❌ Horizontal (avoid):
- TASK-001: Create all database schemas
- TASK-002: Create all API endpoints
- TASK-003: Create all UI components

✅ Vertical (prefer):
- TASK-001: User signup flow (DB + API + UI)
- TASK-002: User login flow (DB + API + UI)
- TASK-003: Profile management (DB + API + UI)

Decomposition is the planning side of slicing. Each sliced task is then *built* the same way — flag-first, end-to-end, test-committed per slice; see [[vertical-slice]].

### Dependency Minimization
- Identify true dependencies vs. nice-to-haves
- Parallelize where possible
- Flag critical path tasks

### YAGNI for Tasks
- Only create tasks for committed scope, not speculative features
- Challenge tasks that exist "just in case" or "for later"
- If unsure whether a task is needed, defer it to a future mil

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    "recommended_action": "Test manually in an isolated workspace and compare against safer alternatives.",
    "install_policy": "review",
    "minimum_review_before_use": [
      "Trust: 70/100 Manual review",
      "Audit: 73/100 Needs review",
      "Safety: 41/100 Avoid automatic install",
      "Review repository, license, install command, and permission surface before production use."
    ],
    "expected_agent_output": {
      "selected_skill": "etr-create-tasks (create-tasks)",
      "install_command": "npx skills add etr/groundwork --skill create-tasks",
      "risk_summary": "Needs review; Experimental; Review before production",
      "verification_result": "Report the smallest successful task, files touched, warnings, and any missing setup."
    }
  },
  "outcome_feedback": {
    "endpoint": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome",
    "method": "POST",
    "requires_resolve_event_id": true,
    "event_id_source": "Use install_receipt.outcome_feedback.event_id or feedback.event_id returned by /api/agent/resolve for the current task.",
    "expected_outcomes": [
      "success",
      "failed",
      "not_relevant",
      "blocked_by_risk",
      "setup_required"
    ],
    "payload_template": {
      "event_id": "<install_receipt.outcome_feedback.event_id or feedback.event_id from /api/agent/resolve>",
      "skill_slug": "etr-create-tasks",
      "task": "Use create-tasks in an agent workflow",
      "agent": "codex",
      "outcome": "success",
      "install_used": true,
      "risk_blocked": false,
      "setup_required": false,
      "task_success": true,
      "output_quality": 4,
      "error_type": null,
      "human_review_required": false,
      "workspace": "sandbox",
      "time_to_useful_ms": 120000,
      "notes": "Report the smallest successful task, setup friction, files touched, and risk notes."
    }
  },
  "endpoints": {
    "web": "https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/etr-create-tasks",
    "api": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/skills/etr-create-tasks",
    "audit": "https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/etr-create-tasks/audit",
    "eval": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/evals?slug=etr-create-tasks&task=Use%20create-tasks%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&max_risk=medium",
    "resolve": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20create-tasks%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium",
    "receipt": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/receipt?task=Use%20create-tasks%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text",
    "install": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/etr-create-tasks/install",
    "manifest": "https://www.openagentskill.com/api/registry/manifest/etr-create-tasks"
  }
}

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Overview

Task Generation Skill

Pre-flight: Model Recommendation

Step 0: Resolve Project Context

File Locations

Workflow Overview

Step 1: Load Context

Step 2: Check Existing Tasks and Milestones

Step 2b: Define Milestones

Step 3: Research Implementation Patterns

Step 4: Generate Tasks

Required Task Format

Format Requirements

Status Values

Task Generation Principles

Granularity

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Dependency Minimization

YAGNI for Tasks

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Start with one small task

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Overview

Task Generation Skill

Pre-flight: Model Recommendation

Step 0: Resolve Project Context

File Locations

Workflow Overview

Step 1: Load Context

Step 2: Check Existing Tasks and Milestones

Step 2b: Define Milestones

Step 3: Research Implementation Patterns

Step 4: Generate Tasks

Required Task Format

Format Requirements

Status Values

Task Generation Principles

Granularity

Vertical Slicing

Dependency Minimization

YAGNI for Tasks

Use with my agent

Price & running costs

Start with one small task

Source & usage notes

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