task-planner

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Guide for decomposing large tasks into executable steps, managing dependencies and priorities, and distributing work across agents. Includes TodoList integration patterns.

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Task Planner

This skill helps you turn ambiguous or large requests into a clear, sequenced plan with ownership and verification.

Outputs To Produce

A short problem statement
Assumptions and open questions
A step-by-step plan with measurable outcomes
Risks and rollback/containment options
Test and verification steps

Decomposition Technique

Split work into thin vertical slices:

One slice should be mergeable on its own
Each slice should include tests or validation
Prefer smallest unit that reduces uncertainty

Common slice types:

Spec tests (lock requirements, CLI flags, edge cases)
Implementation changes (small, isolated)
Documentation updates
Observability and traceability improvements

Dependency And Priority Rules

Identify blockers first (missing API, failing tests, permissions).
Order by "unblocks others" and "reduces uncertainty".
For multi-agent work, keep interfaces stable and define contracts (inputs/outputs) per slice.

Multi-Agent Assignment

When delegating:

Specify the exact deliverable (files, tests, output format)
Specify constraints (no commits, branch constraints, time limits)
Specify the acceptance test (what must pass)

Example delegation message:

Please write tests for <feature>.
Constraints:
- Do not change implementation yet
- Use pytest
Acceptance:
- Tests fail before implementation
- Tests cover edge cases: <...>

TodoList Integration

Use a TodoList to track execution:

Keep items small, phrased as outcomes
Include "verify" tasks (tests, manual checks)
Mark completed immediately to prevent drift

Example TodoList:

Add failing tests for <behavior>
Implement <behavior> behind tests
Run targeted tests
Update docs
Run full test suite

Progress Reporting

For status updates, report:

What is done (with tests run)
What is next
What is blocked and by what