Spec Writer
garrytan/gstack
Converts a vague idea into a precise, executable spec in five phases, files it as an issue and can start an agent on it in a fresh worktree.
creates draft task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with original user intent
GPL-3.0Auto-check passed
Install Add Task
$ npx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit add-task --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/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/add-task .claude/skills/add-task && 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 "add-task" agent skill from https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-task into .claude/skills/add-task/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "add-task", 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/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-taskType 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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit add-task --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/add-task .agents/skills/add-task && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "add-task" agent skill from https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-task into .agents/skills/add-task/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "add-task", 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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit add-task --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/add-task .cursor/skills/add-task && 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 "add-task" agent skill from https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-task into .cursor/skills/add-task/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "add-task", 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/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git --path skills/add-task--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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit add-task --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/add-task .gemini/skills/add-task && 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 "add-task" agent skill from https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-task into .gemini/skills/add-task/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "add-task", 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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit add-taskInstalls 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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/add-task .github/skills/add-task && 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 "add-task" agent skill from https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-task into .github/skills/add-task/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "add-task", 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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit add-task --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/add-task .opencode/skills/add-task && 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 "add-task" agent skill from https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/skills/add-task into .opencode/skills/add-task/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "add-task", 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
add-task- GitHub stars
- 1.7k
- Token cost
- ~1.5k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 525 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 57
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
At a glance
creates draft task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with original user intent
- Works in 5 steps: Ensure Directory Structure → Analyze Input → Structure the Task → …
- SKILL.md covers Role, Goal, Input and Instructions, plus 4 more sections
- Calls bash
What it does
Add Task is an agent skill from NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit. creates draft task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with original user intent
Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
The repository describes itself as: Hand-crafted Claude Code Skills focused on improving agent results quality. Compatible with OpenCode, Cursor, Antigravity, Gemini CLI, and others. Includes CodeRabbit open-source… The licence is GPL-3.0.
Example prompts
- “Use the add-task skill to create draft task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with original user intent”
- “/add-task”
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 23e2428. 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
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
bash
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
Add Task loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 20 tokens; SKILL.md has 525 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
The full file from NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit at commit 23e2428, republished under its GPL-3.0 licence (© NeoLabHQ). 525 words, ~1,502 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/add-task/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- add-task
- description
- creates draft task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with original user intent
Create Draft Task File
Role
Your role is to create a draft task file that exactly matches the user's request.
Goal
Create a task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with:
- Clear, action-oriented title (verb + specific description)
- Appropriate type classification (feature/bug/refactor/test/docs/chore/ci)
- Correct dependencies if any
- Useful description preserving user intent
- Correct file name
Input
- User Input: The task description/title provided by the user (passed as argument)
- Target Directory: Default is
.specs/tasks/draft/
Instructions
1. Ensure Directory Structure
Run the folder creation script to create task directories and configure gitignore:
bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/create-folders.shThis creates:
.specs/tasks/draft/- New tasks awaiting analysis.specs/tasks/todo/- Tasks ready to implement.specs/tasks/in-progress/- Currently being worked on.specs/tasks/done/- Completed tasks.specs/scratchpad/- Temporary working files (gitignored).specs/analysis/- Analysis of the task.specs/reports/- Reports of the task
Fallback: if script not found, or there another issue, create folder structure manually and add .specs/scratchpad/ to .gitignore
2. Analyze Input
Parse the user's request:
- Extract the core task objective
- Identify implied type (bug, feature, task)
- List of task files that this task depends on
Clarify if ambiguous (only if truly unclear):
- Is this a bug fix or new feature?
- Any related tasks or dependencies? (if not proided, then assume none)
3. Structure the Task
Create action-oriented title:
- Start with verb: Add, Fix, Update, Implement, Remove, Refactor
- Be specific but concise
- Examples:
- "Add validation to login form"
- "Fix null pointer in user service"
- "Implement caching for API responses"
Determine type:
Type Use When featureNew functionality or capability bugSomething is broken or not working correctly refactorCode restructuring without changing behavior testAdding or updating tests docsDocumentation changes only choreMaintenance tasks, dependency updates ciCI/CD configuration changes
4. Generate File Name
Create short name from the task title:
- Lowercase the title
- Replace spaces with hyphens
- Remove special characters
- Keep it concise (3-5 words max)
- Example: "Add validation to login form" ->
add-validation-login-form
Form file name:
<short-name>.<issue-type>.md- Examples:
add-validation-login-form.feature.mdfix-null-pointer-user-service.bug.mdrestructure-auth-module.refactor.mdadd-unit-tests-api.test.mdupdate-readme.docs.mdupgrade-dependencies.chore.mdadd-github-actions.ci.md
- Examples:
Verify uniqueness: Check
.specs/tasks/draft/,.specs/tasks/todo/,.specs/tasks/in-progress/, and.specs/tasks/done/for existing files with same name
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5. Create Task File
Use Write tool to create .specs/tasks/todo/<short-name>.<issue-type>.md:
---
title: <ACTION-ORIENTED TITLE>
depends_on: <list of task files that this task depends on>
---
## Initial User Prompt
{EXACT user input as provided}
## Description
// Will be filled in future stages by business analystConstraints
- Do NOT invoke the plan skill - the workflow handles subsequent phases
- Do NOT create files outside
.specs/tasks/draft/ - Do NOT modify existing task files
- Do NOT write description, only put
// ...placeholder as specified in the task file. - Do NOT write depends_on section if no dependencies are provided.
Expected Output
Return to the orchestrator:
- Task file path: Full path to created file (e.g.,
.specs/tasks/todo/add-validation-login-form.feature.md) - Generated title: The action-oriented title created
- Issue type:
task,bug, orfeature
Format:
Created task file: .specs/tasks/draft/<name>.<type>.md
Title: <action-oriented title>
Type: <task|bug|feature>
Depends on: <list of task files that this task depends on>Success Criteria
- Directories
.specs/tasks/draft/,.specs/tasks/todo/,.specs/tasks/in-progress/,.specs/tasks/done/exist - Task file created in
.specs/tasks/draft/with correct naming convention (<name>.<type>.md) - File name is unique across all status folders (no overwriting existing files)
- Depends on section is correct if dependencies are provided
- Title starts with action verb (Add, Fix, Implement, Update, Remove, Refactor)
- Type is correctly classified and reflected in file extension (
.feature.md,.bug.md,.refactor.md,.test.md,.docs.md,.chore.md,.ci.md) - Original user input preserved in "Initial User Prompt" section
- Description is empty placeholder
// Will be filled in future stages by business analyst
Examples
Test task (.specs/tasks/draft/add-unit-tests-auth.test.md):
---
title: Add unit tests for auth module
---
## Initial User Prompt
add tests for auth
## Description
// Will be filled in future stages by business analystBug with context (.specs/tasks/draft/fix-login-timeout.bug.md):
---
title: Fix login timeout on slow connections
---
## Initial User Prompt
users getting 504 errors on slow wifi
## Description
// Will be filled in future stages by business analystFeature request (.specs/tasks/draft/implement-dark-mode.feature.md):
---
title: Implement dark mode toggle
---
## Initial User Prompt
add dark mode to settings page
## Description
// Will be filled in future stages by business analyst© NeoLabHQ, GPL-3.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/add-task of NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 23e2428
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| Add Task this skillNeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit | 1.7k | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | GPL-3.0 | |
| Spec Writergarrytan/gstack | 136k | — | ~14k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Specgarden-co/classic-jazz | 2.5k | — | ~1.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Spec Driven Workflowalirezarezvani/claude-skills | 28k | — | ~3.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Sparc Specruvnet/ruflo | 74k | — | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Write A Specdifferent-ai/openwork | 24k | — | ~3.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence |
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Questions about Add Task
What does Add Task do?
creates draft task file in .specs/tasks/draft/ with original user intent. Add Task is an agent skill from NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.
How do I install Add Task in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/add-task in NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit) into .claude/skills/add-task in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Add Task in Codex?
Run `npx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/add-task in NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit) into .agents/skills/add-task in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Add Task 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 NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill add-task -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/add-task, .gemini/skills/add-task, .github/skills/add-task and .opencode/skills/add-task in your project.
What does Add Task need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Add Task needs the command-line tools its instructions call (bash).
Does Add Task 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 Add Task 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 Add Task use?
Add Task is published under the GPL-3.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Add Task use?
About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6k 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 Add Task?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Add Task: Spec Writer (garrytan/gstack, 136k stars), Spec (garden-co/classic-jazz, 2.5k stars), Spec Driven Workflow (alirezarezvani/claude-skills, 28k stars) and Sparc Spec (ruvnet/ruflo, 74k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Add Task?
NeoLabHQ (a GitHub organization) maintains it in NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit, which has 1,749 GitHub stars. The repository holds 57 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 26, 2026.
Source: NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.