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
• Implement 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