| name | create-tasks |
| description | Break a specification into implementable tasks. Use after spec.md is complete to create tasks.md with grouped, ordered, dependency-aware task breakdown. |
Create Tasks
Break a specification into a structured, implementable task list.
When to Use
- spec.md is complete and verified
- Ready to plan implementation work
- Need clear task breakdown with dependencies
Workflow
Analyze Spec
- Read
amp-os/specs/[feature]/spec.md - Read
amp-os/specs/[feature]/planning/requirements.md
- Read
Plan Task Groups
- Group by specialization (database, API, frontend, testing)
- Order by dependencies
- Include 2-8 focused tests per group
Create Tasks Document
- Follow template from tasks-template.md
- Save to
amp-os/specs/[feature]/tasks.md
Sync with Amp Todo System
- Use
todo_writeto create todos for each task group - Tag with
spec:[feature-name],phase:implementation
- Use
Task Structure
Each task group should have:
- Clear dependencies
- 2-8 focused tests (written first)
- Implementation sub-tasks
- Test verification (run only group tests)
- Acceptance criteria
Resources
Amp Tools to Use
todo_write- Sync tasks to Amp's todo systemtodo_read- Check existing task status