tomevault-io name: task-delegation description: Delegates implementation tasks to GitHub Copilot by creating well-structured GitHub issues. Use this skill when asked to delegate work, create GitHub issues for implementation, assign tasks to Copilot, or enable parallel development.
Task Delegation Skill
This skill helps delegate implementation tasks to GitHub Copilot's coding agent by creating well-structured GitHub issues with complete requirements.
When to Use This Skill
- Delegating implementation tasks to GitHub Copilot
- Creating GitHub issues for development work
- Enabling parallel development across multiple tasks
- Automating PR creation through Copilot
Prerequisites
- Task specifications must exist in
specs/tasks/ - GitHub repository must be configured
- GitHub Copilot coding agent must be available
Workflow
1. Read Task Specification
Read the complete task file from specs/tasks/ to understand:
- Task description and requirements
- Dependencies on other tasks
- Acceptance criteria
- Testing requirements
2. Create GitHub Issue
Use the GitHub MCP server to create an issue with:
Title: Clear, concise task name (e.g., "Implement user authentication API")
Description: Include ALL of the following:
- Full task description from task file
- Link to relevant FRD in
specs/features/ - Link to PRD in
specs/prd.md - Reference to ADRs (
specs/adr/) for coding standards - List of dependencies (tasks that must be completed first)
- Detailed acceptance criteria
- Testing requirements (≥85% coverage)
- Any architectural constraints or patterns to follow
Labels: Add appropriate labels:
- Type:
feature,bug,enhancement, etc. - Scope:
backend,frontend,infrastructure, etc. - Priority:
priority:high,priority:medium,priority:low
3. Update Task File
Once the issue is created:
- Update the task file in
specs/tasks/with the GitHub issue link - Add the issue number at the top of the file
4. Assign to GitHub Copilot
- Use the GitHub MCP assign function
- Copilot will create a branch and PR automatically
- Copilot will implement according to the detailed requirements
Issue Template
Description
[Full task description]
Requirements
- [Requirement 1]
- [Requirement 2]
Dependencies
- #[issue-number] - [Dependency description]
Acceptance Criteria
- [AC-1]
- [AC-2]
Testing Requirements
- Minimum coverage: 85%
- Unit tests for all public methods
- Integration tests for API endpoints
References
- PRD: specs/prd.md
- FRD: specs/features/xxx.md
- ADRs: specs/adr/ (development standards)
- Task: specs/tasks/xxx.md
Quality Checklist
Before delegating, verify:
- ✅ Issue includes complete task description
- ✅ All dependencies are documented
- ✅ Acceptance criteria are clear and testable
- ✅ Testing requirements are specified
- ✅ Links to PRD, FRD, and ADRs are included
- ✅ Task file updated with issue link
- ✅ Issue assigned to GitHub Copilot
Benefits
- Parallel Development: Multiple tasks implemented simultaneously
- Consistent Quality: Copilot follows detailed requirements
- Automatic PRs: Copilot creates pull requests for review
- Traceability: Clear link between tasks, issues, and implementation
Templates
See templates/issue-template.md for the GitHub issue format.
Sample Output
See examples/sample-github-issue.md for a complete example.
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