How does it calculate which task to prioritize?

It uses a specialized scoring formula that factors in the number of tasks unblocked, task priority weights, and inverse complexity ratings to recommend the highest-impact next step.

Do I need Task Orchestrator to use this skill?

Yes, this skill is designed specifically to work with the Task Orchestrator MCP server and its task-tracking and persistent memory capabilities.

What is the Dependency Analysis skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude that analyzes task relationships within the Task Orchestrator MCP to help identify what is blocking progress and how to optimize work order.

How does it help with project bottlenecks?

The skill scans all tasks in a feature and identifies 'bottleneck' tasks—those that have the highest number of dependent tasks—allowing you to prioritize them to unblock the most work.

Can it detect circular dependencies?

Yes, it can recursively trace dependency chains to find deadlocks where tasks depend on each other in a loop, preventing work from starting.

Dependency Analysis

Name: Dependency Analysis
Author: jpicklyk

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128

Productivity & Workflow

Analyzes and optimizes task dependencies within Task Orchestrator to identify bottlenecks and unblock development workflows.

About

The Dependency Analysis skill empowers Claude to intelligently navigate complex task structures within the Task Orchestrator MCP environment. By scanning dependency chains, identifying critical paths, and detecting circular deadlocks, it helps developers and AI agents understand exactly what is stalling progress and which tasks to prioritize for maximum parallel efficiency. Whether you are planning a new feature or troubleshooting a stalled sprint, this skill provides actionable insights into task relationships and execution order to ensure smooth project delivery.

Key Features

Automated bottleneck identification to unblock multiple tasks simultaneously
Real-time detection and alerting for circular task dependencies
Visual representation and mapping of complex incoming and outgoing dependency chains
Critical path analysis for project timeline and sequence optimization
Intelligent prioritization scoring based on impact, priority, and complexity
128 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Identifying high-impact tasks that unblock the greatest number of downstream requirements
Planning parallel work assignments to maximize team productivity across shared resources
Determining the specific root cause of blocked progress in a complex feature branch

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Key Features

Automated bottleneck identification to unblock multiple tasks simultaneously
Real-time detection and alerting for circular task dependencies
Visual representation and mapping of complex incoming and outgoing dependency chains
Critical path analysis for project timeline and sequence optimization
Intelligent prioritization scoring based on impact, priority, and complexity
128 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Identifying high-impact tasks that unblock the greatest number of downstream requirements
Planning parallel work assignments to maximize team productivity across shared resources
Determining the specific root cause of blocked progress in a complex feature branch