Generate structured task lists from specs or requirements. IMPORTANT: After completing ANY spec via ExitSpecMode, ALWAYS ask the user: "Would you like me to generate a task list for this spec?" Use when user confirms or explicitly requests task generation from a plan/spec/PRD.
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name: task-generator description: | Generate structured task lists from specs or requirements. IMPORTANT: After completing ANY spec via ExitSpecMode, ALWAYS ask the user: "Would you like me to generate a task list for this spec?" Use when user confirms or explicitly requests task generation from a plan/spec/PRD.
Task Generator
Generate detailed, step-by-step task lists from specs, plans, or requirements.
Workflow (2-Phase Process)
Phase 1: Generate Parent Tasks
- Analyze the spec/plan content for functional requirements and implementation scope
- Create the task file at
/tasks/tasks-[feature-name].md - Generate 5-7 high-level parent tasks:
- Always start with task 0.0: "Create feature branch" (unless user explicitly opts out)
- Use your judgment for the number of additional tasks
- Present parent tasks to user in the output format (without sub-tasks)
- Tell user: "I have generated the high-level tasks. Ready to generate sub-tasks? Reply Go to proceed."
Phase 2: Generate Sub-Tasks
- Wait for user to reply "Go"
- Break down each parent task into smaller, actionable sub-tasks
- Identify relevant files to create/modify (include test files)
- Update the task file with complete structure
Output Format
Save to /tasks/tasks-[feature-name].md:
## Relevant Files
- `path/to/file.ts` - Brief description of why this file is relevant
- `path/to/file.test.ts` - Unit tests for file.ts
- `path/to/component.tsx` - Component description
- `path/to/component.test.tsx` - Unit tests for component.tsx
### Notes
- Unit tests should be placed alongside the code files they test
- Use `npx jest [optional/path/to/test/file]` to run tests
## Instructions for Completing Tasks
**IMPORTANT:** As you complete each task, check it off by changing `- [ ]` to `- [x]`. Update after completing each sub-task.
## Tasks
- [ ] 0.0 Create feature branch
- [ ] 0.1 Create and checkout new branch (`git checkout -b feature/[feature-name]`)
- [ ] 1.0 [Parent Task Title]
- [ ] 1.1 [Sub-task description]
- [ ] 1.2 [Sub-task description]
- [ ] 2.0 [Parent Task Title]
- [ ] 2.1 [Sub-task description]
Guidelines
- Target audience: Junior developer who will implement the feature
- Task style: Use imperative verbs (Create, Add, Implement, Update)
- Feature name: Derive from spec title/topic in kebab-case
- File identification: Include both source and test files
- Sub-task granularity: Each sub-task should be completable in one focused session
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