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Tasklist Generator by tomevault-io — Agent Skill

Name: Tasklist Generator
Author: tomevault-io

File contents

Task List Generator

Goal

Create a detailed, step-by-step task list from a given PRD to guide implementation.

Output

Format: Markdown (.md)
Location: /tasks/
Filename: tasks-[prd-file-name].md (e.g., tasks-0001-prd-user-profile-editing.md)

Process

Receive PRD reference (specific file path).
Analyze PRD (functional requirements, user stories, etc.).
Assess current state of the codebase to identify relevant patterns/components and candidate files.
Phase 1: Generate parent (high-level) tasks only. Present them to the user and pause.
Wait for user confirmation: proceed only if user replies "Go".
Phase 2: Expand each parent task into actionable sub-tasks.
Identify relevant files (to create/modify) and associated tests.
Write tests: ensure unit/integration tests are included where relevant.
Generate final output and save to /tasks/ with required filename.

Output Format

## Relevant Files

- `path/to/potential/file1.ts` - Brief reason.
- `path/to/file1.test.ts` - Unit tests for `file1.ts`.
- `path/to/another/file.tsx` - Brief reason.
- `path/to/another/file.test.tsx` - Unit tests for `another/file.tsx`.
- `lib/utils/helpers.ts` - Utility functions.
- `lib/utils/helpers.test.ts` - Unit tests for helpers.

### Notes
- Unit tests co-located with code when possible.
- Use project test runner (e.g., Jest) per repo conventions.

## Tasks

- [ ] 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
- [ ] 3.0 Parent Task Title

Interaction Model

Explicit pause after parent tasks; proceed with sub-tasks only after "Go".
Target audience: junior developer.

References

See reference.md.

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---name: tasklist-generatordescription: Generate high-level tasks and gated sub-tasks from a PRD, with relevant files and testing guidance. Use when this capability is needed.---# Task List Generator## GoalCreate a detailed, step-by-step task list from a given PRD to guide implementation.## Output- Format: Markdown (.md)- Location: `/tasks/`- Filename: `tasks-[prd-file-name].md` (e.g., `tasks-0001-prd-user-profile-editing.md`)## Process1. Receive PRD reference (specific file path).2. Analyze PRD (functional requirements, user stories, etc.).3. Assess current state of the codebase to identify relevant patterns/components and candidate files.4. Phase 1: Generate parent (high-level) tasks only. Present them to the user and pause.5. Wait for user confirmation: proceed only if user replies "Go".6. Phase 2: Expand each parent task into actionable sub-tasks.7. Identify relevant files (to create/modify) and associated tests.8. Write tests: ensure unit/integration tests are included where relevant.9. Generate final output and save to `/tasks/` with required filename.## Output Format```## Relevant Files- `path/to/potential/file1.ts` - Brief reason.- `path/to/file1.test.ts` - Unit tests for `file1.ts`.- `path/to/another/file.tsx` - Brief reason.- `path/to/another/file.test.tsx` - Unit tests for `another/file.tsx`.- `lib/utils/helpers.ts` - Utility functions.- `lib/utils/helpers.test.ts` - Unit tests for helpers.### Notes- Unit tests co-located with code when possible.- Use project test runner (e.g., Jest) per repo conventions.## Tasks- [ ] 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- [ ] 3.0 Parent Task Title```## Interaction Model- Explicit pause after parent tasks; proceed with sub-tasks only after "Go".- Target audience: junior developer.## References- See `reference.md`.---> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/dundas) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.

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Tasklist Generator