How does this skill help prevent timeline slippage?

It forces the explicit documentation of dependencies that are often left unspoken, focusing specifically on the critical path to ensure the most impactful blockers are prioritized and managed.

Is this skill grounded in specific industry standards?

Yes, it is grounded in the Theory of Constraints (Goldratt) and proven software leadership principles from industry experts like Will Larson and Tanya Reilly.

What types of dependencies can it identify?

The skill classifies dependencies into three categories: Blocking (sequential tasks), Resource (shared personnel or tools), and Informational (non-blocking context or feedback).

Can it generate visual representations of project workflows?

Yes, it produces structured tables and ASCII diagrams that visualize the flow of work from infrastructure to implementation, making it easier to see how tasks connect.

Dependency Mapping

Name: Dependency Mapping
Author: sethdford

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협업 도구

Identifies and visualizes cross-team dependencies and critical paths to prevent project delays and blockers.

This skill empowers tech leads and project managers to surface hidden constraints by creating structured dependency graphs for complex technical initiatives. Grounded in the Theory of Constraints and systems thinking, it helps teams differentiate between blocking, resource, and informational dependencies. By tracing the critical path and identifying opportunities for parallelization, it provides a rigorous framework for project sequencing, handoff planning, and contingency modeling to ensure large-scale software delivery remains on schedule.

주요 기능

01Visual ASCII dependency graph and structured table generation

02Strategic parallelization analysis to optimize delivery timelines

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04Automated identification of critical path and sequencing constraints

05Contingency planning for high-risk critical path items

06Classification of dependencies into blocking, resource, and informational types

사용 사례

01Planning cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams

02Identifying resource bottlenecks in complex microservices migrations

03Establishing clear handoff points and acceptance criteria for platform upgrades

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sethdford/claude-skills dependency-mapping

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

주요 기능

01Visual ASCII dependency graph and structured table generation

02Strategic parallelization analysis to optimize delivery timelines

039 GitHub stars

04Automated identification of critical path and sequencing constraints

05Contingency planning for high-risk critical path items

06Classification of dependencies into blocking, resource, and informational types

사용 사례

01Planning cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams

02Identifying resource bottlenecks in complex microservices migrations

03Establishing clear handoff points and acceptance criteria for platform upgrades

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sethdford/claude-skills dependency-mapping

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT