Implementation Task Creator

Implementation Task Creator

Create task files that break down components into implementable TDD steps.

Activation

Activate when you detect:

• "Break down X for implementation"
• "Create task for X"
• Moving from Phase 2 to Phase 3
• Need implementation tasks for a component

Workflow

1. Load Component Architecture

Use Read on {project_path}/architecture/{component}.md

If file doesn't exist, ask: "No architecture found for {component}. Create architecture first?"

Extract:

• Component purpose
• Interface (methods, parameters)
• Dependencies
• Pattern reference
• Acceptance criteria

2. Determine Task Scope

Ask user:

How should this component be broken down?
1. Single task (small component)
2. Multiple tasks by method/feature
3. Multiple tasks by layer (test, implementation, integration)

Your choice:

3. Define Task Order

Based on dependencies, determine implementation order. Ask:

Proposed task order:
1. {task 1} - {why first}
2. {task 2} - {depends on 1}
3. {task 3} - {depends on 2}

Adjust order? (yes/no)

4. Create Task File(s)

For each task, use Write to create {project_path}/implementation_process/in_progress/{nn}_{task_name}.md:

# Task: {Task Name}

**Component:** {component name}
**Created:** {YYYY-MM-DD}
**Status:** Not Started
**Priority:** {nn}

## Objective
{What this task accomplishes - one paragraph}

## Prerequisites
- [ ] {Task that must be complete first, or "None"}

## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] {Criterion 1 - specific and testable}
- [ ] {Criterion 2}
- [ ] {Criterion 3}
- [ ] All tests pass
- [ ] Code follows framework standards

## TDD Steps

### Step 1: Write Failing Test
Create test file:

tests/{unit}/{TestClass}Test.{ext}

Test case:

function test{MethodName}() { // Arrange: {setup} // Act: {action} // Assert: {expected result} }

### Step 2: Verify Test Fails
Run: `ddev {test-runner} {test_path}`
Expected: Test fails (class/method not found)

### Step 3: Write Minimum Implementation
Create: `src/{Type}/{ClassName}.{ext}`
Implement only enough to pass the test.

### Step 4: Verify Test Passes
Run: `ddev {test-runner} {test_path}`
Expected: Test passes

### Step 5: Refactor
Clean up code while keeping tests green.

## Files to Create/Modify
| File | Action | Purpose |
|------|--------|---------|
| `src/{path}` | Create | Main implementation |
| `tests/{path}` | Create | Test coverage |
| `{service-config-file}` | Modify | Service registration |

## Pattern Reference
Follow: `{core path from architecture}`

Key aspects:
- {what to copy from pattern}
- {what to adapt}

## Notes
{Any specific considerations from architecture}

5. Update project_state.md

Use Edit to update the project state:

## Current Focus
Implementation Phase - {component name}

## Next Steps
1. Complete task: {first task name}

6. Confirm

Show user:

Created {count} task(s) for {component}:
1. {task 1} - in_progress/{filename}
2. {task 2} - in_progress/{filename}

Start with task 1? Use: /ai-dev-assistant:implement {task_name}

Stop Points

STOP and wait for user:

• If architecture file not found
• After asking about task breakdown
• After showing proposed order
• After creating files (confirm before proceeding)

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: camoa
• Source: camoa/claude-skills
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.