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Task Decomposition

by @mzfshark

Break complex tasks into executable, dependency-aware steps.

Versionv1.0.0
#legal#productivity
⚡ When to Use
TriggerAction
- The request is vague, inconsistent, or underspecified.
- The request mixes design + implementation + validation.
💡 Examples

Input:

  • raw_task_description: “Add a CLI command to export reports.”
  • constraints: ["No breaking changes", "Must include tests"]

    • Output (excerpt): 

    summary: "Add report export command and tests"
open_questions:
  - "What output formats are required (json/csv/pdf)?"
steps:
  - id: 1
    action: "Locate existing CLI entrypoints and command router"
    targets: ["src/cli/*"]
    risk: low
    validation: "CLI help shows existing commands unchanged"
    done_when: "Command dispatch mechanism is identified"

    🔒 Constraints

  • No step depends on hidden context.
  • Every step has measurable acceptance criteria.
  • Dependencies are explicit (no “and then it works”).
  • No step contains vague verbs (“improve”, “optimize”, “make better”) without a measurable target.

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