| name | DEX Backlog |
| description | Convert a validated plan into a clean DEX task hierarchy with small, testable execution chunks. |
| requiredSources | ["dex"] |
DEX Backlog
Use this skill after a plan has been validated.
Goal
Turn a validated plan into DEX tasks that are easy for an orchestrator to execute across sessions.
Rules
- prefer one parent task plus clear subtasks
- break down by testable chunks, not file count
- keep subtasks ready for one focused execution subagent each
- avoid hidden assumptions and vague tasks
- every task should include:
- Why it matters
- What changes
- How to approach it
- Done when / verification
Process
- Read the validated plan file
- Identify the parent deliverable
- Identify meaningful subtasks when appropriate
- Use DEX
plan if the markdown already breaks down cleanly
- Refine or replace weak automatic breakdowns manually
- Preserve dependency order from the validated plan
Session linkage
If the work is also tracked in a Craft session:
- add a work-type label such as
feature, bug, refactor, or research
- add
task::<parent-or-active-task-id> when supported
- keep orchestration separate from implementation sessions
Output
Show the created DEX parent task, subtasks, and recommended execution order.
