spec-to-implementation

name	spec-to-implementation
description	Parse specifications and create implementation plans with task tracking in Notion
used_by	["product-manager","workflow-architect","backend-dev"]

Overview

The Spec-to-Implementation skill transforms project specifications into detailed implementation plans with comprehensive task breakdowns, timeline estimates, and dependency tracking in Notion. It bridges the gap between requirements and execution.

When to Use

Use this skill when you need to:

• Convert project specifications into actionable implementation plans
• Break down complex features into implementable tasks
• Create detailed project timelines with estimates
• Identify dependencies and critical path items
• Generate task checklists with ownership and deadlines
• Track implementation progress in Notion
• Create architectural and technical specifications from requirements

Features

• Smart Requirement Parsing: Automatically extracts requirements and acceptance criteria
• Task Decomposition: Breaks specifications into atomic, implementable tasks
• Dependency Mapping: Identifies and visualizes task dependencies
• Effort Estimation: Provides time estimates for tasks and milestones
• Ownership Assignment: Creates task assignments with clarity
• Progress Tracking: Sets up Notion databases for implementation tracking
• Risk Identification: Highlights potential implementation risks and blockers

Requirements

• Notion API Access: For creating implementation plans and task databases
• Specification Format: Clear specification documents (markdown, PDFs, or text)
• Team Database: Directory of team members and skills (optional but recommended)
• Project Template: Pre-configured Notion template for consistency

Spec-to-Implementation Workflow

Specification Document
  ↓
Extract Requirements
  ↓
Break into User Stories
  ↓
Decompose into Tasks
  ↓
Identify Dependencies
  ↓
Estimate Effort
  ↓
Assign Ownership
  ↓
Create Notion Plan
  ↓
Output: Implementation Roadmap

MCP Tools Used

Action	Tool
Create database	mcp__claude_ai_Notion__notion-create-database
Create pages/tasks	mcp__claude_ai_Notion__notion-create-pages
Update task status	mcp__claude_ai_Notion__notion-update-page
Update view	mcp__claude_ai_Notion__notion-update-view

Task Hierarchy

Epic (Feature)
  ├── User Story 1
  │   ├── Task 1.1 (Backend)
  │   ├── Task 1.2 (Frontend)
  │   └── Task 1.3 (Testing)
  ├── User Story 2
  │   └── [Tasks...]
  └── Acceptance Criteria

Example Use Cases

1. Feature Implementation

   • Input: Feature specification with requirements
   • Output: Task breakdown with timeline and ownership
   • Tracks: Progress dashboard in Notion

2. Product Launch

   • Input: Product specification and launch requirements
   • Output: Launch plan with phases, dependencies, and critical path
   • Tracks: Multi-team coordination and milestones

3. System Migration

   • Input: Migration specification and technical requirements
   • Output: Detailed migration plan with phases
   • Tracks: Data mapping, system cutover, and rollback procedures

4. API Development

   • Input: API specification and endpoint requirements
   • Output: Development tasks with testing and documentation
   • Tracks: Development progress and integration milestones

Configuration

NOTION_API_TOKEN=your_token_here
PROJECT_DATABASE_ID=your_database_id
TASK_DATABASE_ID=your_task_database_id
TEAM_DATABASE_ID=your_team_database_id
ESTIMATE_UNIT=hours

Estimate Units Supported

• Hours
• Story Points
• Days
• Weeks
• Planning Poker values (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21)

See Also

• skills/public/notion/knowledge-capture/SKILL.md — For documenting design decisions
• skills/public/notion/meeting-intelligence/SKILL.md — For kickoff meeting preparation
• skills/public/notion/research-documentation/SKILL.md — For technology research