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:
markdown
## 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