# 2529 Task File Format Cae7639f

> Task File Format

- Skill: `tools-only/2529-task-file-format-cae7639f` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/2529-task-file-format-cae7639f`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/2529-task-file-format-cae7639f/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/2529-task-file-format-cae7639f

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# Task File Format

YAML frontmatter-based task file format for SAM workflows.

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## Specification

Full specification: [TASK_FILE_FORMAT.md](../../.claude/docs/TASK_FILE_FORMAT.md)

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## Key Fields

| Field | Type | Required |
|-------|------|----------|
| task | string | Yes |
| title | string | Yes |
| status | enum | Yes |
| agent | string | No |
| dependencies | array | No |
| priority | integer | No |
| complexity | enum | No |

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## File Organization

- **Single file**: Multi-task with `---` delimiters
- **Directory**: One task per file, `{task-id}-{slug}.md`

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## Sections

Context, Objective, Requirements, Constraints, Expected Outputs, Acceptance Criteria, Verification Steps, Handoff.