Planning And Task Breakdown
abashev/vfs-s3
Breaks work into ordered tasks. An agent skill from abashev/vfs-s3.
Break down features and requirements into actionable, implementable tasks with clear scope and acceptance criteria.
Install Work Breakdown
$ npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install bitwarden/ai-plugins work-breakdown --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown .claude/skills/work-breakdown && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "work-breakdown" agent skill from https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown into .claude/skills/work-breakdown/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "work-breakdown", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdownType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install bitwarden/ai-plugins work-breakdown --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown .agents/skills/work-breakdown && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "work-breakdown" agent skill from https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown into .agents/skills/work-breakdown/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "work-breakdown", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install bitwarden/ai-plugins work-breakdown --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown .cursor/skills/work-breakdown && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "work-breakdown" agent skill from https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown into .cursor/skills/work-breakdown/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "work-breakdown", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git --path plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install bitwarden/ai-plugins work-breakdown --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown .gemini/skills/work-breakdown && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "work-breakdown" agent skill from https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown into .gemini/skills/work-breakdown/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "work-breakdown", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install bitwarden/ai-plugins work-breakdownInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown .github/skills/work-breakdown && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "work-breakdown" agent skill from https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown into .github/skills/work-breakdown/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "work-breakdown", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install bitwarden/ai-plugins work-breakdown --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown .opencode/skills/work-breakdown && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "work-breakdown" agent skill from https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown into .opencode/skills/work-breakdown/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "work-breakdown", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
work-breakdown- GitHub stars
- 154
- Token cost
- ~1.5k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 486 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 33
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Custom licence
At a glance
Break down features and requirements into actionable, implementable tasks with clear scope and acceptance criteria.
- Works in 6 steps: Read and Understand Requirements → Identify System Components → Break into Phases → …
- Planning implementation
- SKILL.md covers Key Capabilities, Approach, Task Template and Example, plus 2 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Work Breakdown is an agent skill from bitwarden/ai-plugins, published by the product's own GitHub organization. Break down features and requirements into actionable, implementable tasks with clear scope and acceptance criteria. Use when planning implementation, organizing complex work, or creating task lists. Trigger phrases: "break down tasks", "create work plan", "organize implementation", "plan development". This skill works best when preceded by requirements-elicitation skill use.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files (for example `examples/oauth-authentication.md`).
It sits in Agent Workflows, covering Task breakdown and Planning. The repository describes itself as: AI plugin marketplace.
When your agent uses it
- Planning implementation
- Organizing complex work
- Creating task lists
- Phrases: break down tasks
Example prompts
- “break down tasks”
- “create work plan”
- “organize implementation”
- “/work-breakdown”
Workflow steps
6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
- Read and Understand Requirements
- Identify System Components
- Break into Phases
- Define Individual Tasks
- Identify Dependencies
- Validate Completeness
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 0047fdf. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Work Breakdown loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 99 tokens; SKILL.md has 486 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Its licence (Custom licence) doesn't allow us to republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 486 words (~1,460 tokens).
- name
- work-breakdown
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown of bitwarden/ai-plugins.
- SKILL.md
- examples/oauth-authentication.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 0047fdf
Compare with similar skills
Work Breakdown next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Breakdown this skillbitwarden/ai-plugins | 154 | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Planning And Task Breakdownabashev/vfs-s3 | 106 | 8 repos | ~1.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| ULW Plan Workflowcode-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent | 70k | — | ~3.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Implementation Plan Creatortailcallhq/forgecode | 7.6k | 1 repos | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Ask NavigatorYeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode | 40k | — | ~4.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Harness PlanChachamaru127/claude-code-harness | 3.2k | — | ~3.7k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT |
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Questions about Work Breakdown
What does Work Breakdown do?
Break down features and requirements into actionable, implementable tasks with clear scope and acceptance criteria. Work Breakdown is an agent skill from bitwarden/ai-plugins, published by the product's own GitHub organization. Break down features and requirements into actionable, implementable tasks with clear scope and acceptance criteria.
When should I use Work Breakdown?
Work Breakdown fits situations like: planning implementation; organizing complex work; creating task lists; phrases: break down tasks.
How do I install Work Breakdown in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown in bitwarden/ai-plugins) into .claude/skills/work-breakdown in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Work Breakdown in Codex?
Run `npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/bitwarden-product-analyst/skills/work-breakdown in bitwarden/ai-plugins) into .agents/skills/work-breakdown in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Work Breakdown in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill work-breakdown -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/work-breakdown, .gemini/skills/work-breakdown, .github/skills/work-breakdown and .opencode/skills/work-breakdown in your project.
What does Work Breakdown need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Work Breakdown is instructions for the agent only.
Does Work Breakdown access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Work Breakdown safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Work Breakdown use?
Work Breakdown has a licence file (the repository's licence) that doesn't match a standard licence. Read it on GitHub before reusing the skill.
How many tokens does Work Breakdown use?
About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Work Breakdown?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Work Breakdown: Planning And Task Breakdown (abashev/vfs-s3, 106 stars), ULW Plan Workflow (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent, 70k stars), Implementation Plan Creator (tailcallhq/forgecode, 7.6k stars) and Ask Navigator (Yeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode, 40k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Work Breakdown?
bitwarden (a GitHub organization, an official publisher) maintains it in bitwarden/ai-plugins, which has 154 GitHub stars. The repository holds 33 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 6, 2026.
Source: bitwarden/ai-plugins on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.