deckrd

name	deckrd
description	Stepwise derivation workflow from requirements to executable tasks.

Deckrd - Your Goals to Tasks framework

Deckrd is a document-centered framework for structuring and refining ideas through iterative discussion with AI. It guides the creation of requirements, decisions, specifications, and implementation plans as derived documents, not final outputs. Each document captures reasoning at a specific stage, preserving context and intent. Through a strict, state-driven workflow, these documents are progressively shaped into executable development tasks. Deckrd enables documentation to function as a practical engine for action, not just description.

Commands

Command	Description
init <ns>/<mod>	Initialize module directory and session
req	Derive requirements from goals
dr	Manage Decision Records (req step only)
dr --add	Append a new Decision Record
spec	Derive specifications from requirements
impl	Derive implementation plan from specifications
tasks	Derive executable tasks from implementation
status	Display current workflow progress and status

Session Resolution

Session state is stored in docs/.deckrd/.session.json.

Before executing any command:

1. Read .session.json to get active module and current step
2. Validate the command matches expected workflow progression
3. Load the appropriate reference from references/commands/

Reference selection:

Current State	Next Command	Load Reference
(none)	init	commands/init.md
init completed	req	commands/req.md
req completed	spec	commands/spec.md
spec completed	impl	commands/impl.md
impl completed	tasks	commands/tasks.md

For workflow overview: workflow.md For session management details: session.md For status command: commands/status.md