Tasks Generator

Transform PRD documents into structured, sprint-based development tasks with dependency analysis.

Input

PRD file path provided in $ARGUMENTS. If empty, ask user for the path.

Pre-checks

1. Verify prd.md exists at provided path
2. Check for existing tasks.md – create backup if exists: tasks_backup_YYYY_MM_DD_HHMMSS.md
3. Look for supporting docs in same directory: tad.md, ux_design.md, brand_kit.md

Workflow

Phase 1: Extract Requirements

From PRD, extract:

• Core features and value proposition
• User stories and personas
• Functional requirements
• Non-functional requirements (performance, security)
• Technical constraints and dependencies

Phase 2: Define Development Phases

POC (Proof of Concept):

• Single most important feature proving core value
• Minimal implementation, 1-2 sprints

MVP (Minimum Viable Product):

• Essential features for first release
• Core user workflows

Full Features:

• Remaining enhancements
• Nice-to-haves and polish

Phase 3: Create Sprint Plan

Phase 4: Analyze Dependencies

1. Map Dependencies: For each task, identify “Depends On” and “Blocks”
2. Group Parallel Tasks: Assign tasks to execution waves
3. Calculate Critical Path: Longest dependency chain = minimum duration
4. Validate: Check for circular dependencies, broken references

Phase 5: Generate tasks.md

Create tasks.md in same directory as PRD. See references/tasks-template.md for full template.

Task Format

Each task must include:

### Task X.Y: [Action-oriented Title]

**Description**: What and why, referencing PRD

**Acceptance Criteria**:
- [ ] Specific, testable condition 1
- [ ] Specific, testable condition 2

**Dependencies**: None / Task X.X

**PRD Reference**: [Section]

Task Guidelines

• Title: Action-oriented (e.g., “Implement user authentication API”)
• Size: 1-3 days of work; break larger features
• Criteria: Cover happy path and edge cases
• Dependencies: List prerequisites and external dependencies

Quality Checks

Before finalizing:

• All PRD requirements addressed
• Each task links to PRD
• No circular dependencies
• Clear MVP vs post-MVP distinction
• Ambiguous requirements flagged
• All tasks in dependency table
• Critical path identified

Output Summary

After generating, provide:

1. File location
2. Sprint overview (count, tasks per sprint)
3. MVP scope summary
4. Dependency analysis (waves, critical path, bottlenecks)
5. Flagged ambiguous requirements
6. Next steps: Review Sprint 1 and Wave 1 tasks first