# Skill Task Model > Standards for Technical Specifications (TASK) and Use Cases. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/skill-task-model` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/skill-task-model` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/skill-task-model/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/skill-task-model --- # TASK Model & Examples **Purpose**: Defines the structure and quality standards for Technical Specifications to ensure unambiguous implementation. ## 1. Red Flags (Anti-Rationalization) **STOP if you are thinking:** - "I'll figure out the edge cases while coding" -> **WRONG**. define Alternative Scenarios NOW. - "Acceptance Criteria: 'It works'" -> **WRONG**. Criteria must be binary (Pass/Fail) and specific. - "I don't need actors, it's just a backend job" -> **WRONG**. "System" is an actor. "Cron Job" is an actor. ## 2. TASK Structure Rules - **Meta Information:** Section 0 MUST include Task ID and Slug. - **Use Cases:** Must be structured with Actors, Preconditions, Main Scenario, Alternative Scenarios, Postconditions, and Acceptance Criteria. - **Validation:** Criteria must be verifiable. ## 3. Examples ### ✅ Example of Good Use Case > [!TIP] > See `examples/good_use_case.md` for a complete, structured example. ### ❌ Example of Bad Use Case > [!TIP] > See `examples/bad_use_case.md` for what NOT to do. ### Rationalization Table | Agent Excuse | Reality / Counter-Argument | | :--- | :--- | | "Writing scenarios takes too long" | Rewriting code because of missed edge cases takes 3x longer. | | "It's obvious what happens" | Obvious to *you* now. Not obvious to the Code Reviewer or you in 2 weeks. | ## 4. Resources - `examples/`: Reference use cases. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/matrixfounder) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.