Does it validate my task input for errors?

Absolutely. It checks for self-references, missing task IDs, and inconsistent bidirectional references (e.g., if Task A blocks B, but B doesn't list A as a dependency).

How does the Dependency Grapher detect cycles?

It uses a Depth-First Search (DFS) algorithm with three-color marking to identify circular references and provides the exact path of the cycle so you can resolve it.

What is the 'critical path' in this skill?

The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum time required to complete the entire project; delaying any task on this path delays the whole project.

Can I use this for parallel task execution?

Yes, the skill automatically groups tasks into levels. Tasks within the same level have no dependencies on each other and can be executed simultaneously.

Can it handle task complexity or weights?

Yes, if your tasks include complexity scores, the skill will factor them into a weighted critical path calculation for more accurate duration modeling.

Task Dependency Grapher

Name: Task Dependency Grapher
Author: qazuor

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Productivity & Workflow

Analyzes and validates complex task dependency networks to identify critical paths, detect cycles, and optimize execution order.

The Dependency Grapher skill for Claude Code transforms raw task lists into structured, validated execution plans using Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) analysis. It automatically identifies circular dependencies that cause deadlocks, calculates the critical path to determine project timelines, and organizes tasks into parallel execution levels for maximum efficiency. By providing text-based visualizations and suggesting optimizations—such as removing redundant transitive dependencies—this skill helps developers and project managers architect robust workflows and eliminate architectural bottlenecks before they impact production.

Key Features

01Organizes tasks into parallel execution tracks and levels for optimal concurrency.

02Generates structured JSON and text-based visualizations of the entire dependency graph.

03Validates bidirectional consistency between 'blocks' and 'blockedBy' task relationships.

04Identifies the critical path to highlight the most time-sensitive sequence of tasks.

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06Detects and traces circular dependencies with specific fix suggestions to break loops.

Use Cases

01Architecting complex software release cycles where migrations, API updates, and frontend deployments must sync.

02Optimizing CI/CD pipeline stages to identify which jobs can run in parallel versus sequentially.

03Refactoring project roadmaps to find and remove redundant or conflicting task dependencies.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add qazuor/claude-code-plugins dependency-grapher

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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