Can it identify security risks during decomposition?

Yes, the skill includes a dedicated Risk Assessment component that identifies high, medium, and low risks, including security vulnerabilities and performance degradation.

How do I export the results to my project tracker?

The skill provides a Linear-ready format and includes a CLI command (python scripts/analyze_task.py --export-linear) to sync the generated subtasks directly to your workspace.

How does it determine subtask size?

The skill follows core principles to break work into chunks that are assignable to a single person and typically completable within a 1-4 hour window.

Does this skill only work with Linear?

While the output is specifically formatted for Linear export, the structured decomposition, rationale, and risk assessments can be used with any project management tool like Jira, GitHub Issues, or Trello.

Task Decomposer

Name: Task Decomposer
Author: ttmouse

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms high-level project requirements into granular, actionable subtasks with integrated risk assessment and testing criteria.

About

Task Decomposer is a specialized planning utility designed to bridge the gap between vague project requirements and executable engineering tasks. It automates the breakdown of complex Linear tickets into 1-4 hour chunks, providing developers and project managers with a comprehensive analysis that includes 'As-Is/To-Be' state mapping, technical rationale, and concrete deliverables. By generating standardized acceptance criteria and identifying potential security or performance risks upfront, it ensures that every subtask is independently testable and ready for immediate implementation.

Key Features

Standardized acceptance criteria and verification steps for every subtask
Automated decomposition into 1-4 hour actionable work items
Detailed risk assessment with impact and mitigation strategies
Comprehensive As-Is → To-Be state and gap analysis
25 GitHub stars
Linear-ready export format including priorities, estimates, and labels

Use Cases

Planning complex system migrations with detailed risk and dependency mapping
Standardizing task quality and testability across distributed development teams
Converting ambiguous stakeholder requests into structured engineering tickets

About

Key Features

Standardized acceptance criteria and verification steps for every subtask
Automated decomposition into 1-4 hour actionable work items
Detailed risk assessment with impact and mitigation strategies
Comprehensive As-Is → To-Be state and gap analysis
25 GitHub stars
Linear-ready export format including priorities, estimates, and labels

Use Cases

Planning complex system migrations with detailed risk and dependency mapping
Standardizing task quality and testability across distributed development teams
Converting ambiguous stakeholder requests into structured engineering tickets