task-planner

name	task-planner
description	Break complex tasks into actionable steps with dependencies and priorities
author	AuthorAgent
version	1.0.0
triggers	["plan","break down","roadmap","step by step","how do I","task list","action plan","break this into steps"]
permissions	["memory_read","memory_write"]

Task Planner

Break complex tasks into actionable, ordered steps with effort estimates.

Workflow

Step 1: Understand the Goal

• Identify the end state (what does "done" look like?)
• Identify constraints (time, budget, skills, tools)
• Identify deadlines or milestones

Step 2: Decompose

Break into specific, ordered steps that are:

• Specific: Clear enough that someone could execute without asking follow-up questions
• Ordered: Dependencies are explicit (Step 3 requires Step 2)
• Estimable: Rough effort estimate for each (minutes, hours, days)
• Achievable: Each step produces a tangible output

Step 3: Prioritize

Apply MoSCoW framework:

• Must-have: Critical path items
• Should-have: Important but not blocking
• Nice-to-have: Can be deferred

Step 4: Present the Plan

Format as a numbered list with:

• Step description
• Estimated effort
• Dependencies (if any)
• Priority level

Flag the critical path and identify opportunities for parallel work.

Author-Specific Applications

• Planning a book launch (pre-launch, launch week, post-launch)
• Breaking a novel outline into manageable writing sprints
• Planning a revision pass (structural, scene, line, proofread)
• Setting up a marketing campaign (assets, schedule, platforms)
• Organizing a series bible or world-building project