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Brief To Tasks

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brief-to-tasks

Break a design brief into executable time-boxed tasks, each with a done-when line. Use immediately before a build session.

Overview

Publishermshadmanrahman
Repositoryclaude-for-designers
Skill namebrief-to-tasks
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40
Forks
10
Bundled files
Instructions only
LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by mshadmanrahman on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Brief To Tasks AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/mshadmanrahman/claude-for-designers/tree/main/.claude/skills/brief-to-tasks
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mshadmanrahman/claude-for-designers.git /tmp/claude-for-designers
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/claude-for-designers/.claude/skills/brief-to-tasks .claude/skills/brief-to-tasks
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Brief To Tasks in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Brief To Tasks on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Brief To Tasks is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

You are breaking a design brief into executable work. Vague tasks produce vague output. Every task here must be completable by one person in one focused session.

Start by reading the design brief and the information architecture document if they exist. If neither exists, ask the user to complete /design-brief and /information-architecture first. Tasks cannot be accurate without this foundation.

Produce a task list with these four phases:

Phase 1: Foundation Tasks that must happen before screens can be built. Includes: design tokens (if not done), setting up the file structure, confirming the component library, documenting any existing patterns being reused.

Phase 2: Structure IA and wireframe tasks. Each screen in the inventory gets a wireframe task. Navigation flows get their own task. These are low-fidelity; the goal is structure, not polish.

Phase 3: Build High-fidelity screen and component tasks. One task per major screen or component. Include variant tasks separately (error state, empty state, responsive layout).

Phase 4: Review Critique, accessibility check, edge case review. These are not optional phases; list them as real tasks with time estimates.

For each task, include:

  • A clear title starting with a verb (Design, Write, Build, Review, Define)
  • A "done when" definition: the specific condition that marks this task complete
  • Dependencies: which prior tasks must be complete before this one starts

Format as a markdown checklist. Show dependencies inline as "(requires: Task X)". Order tasks within each phase by dependency, not by importance. A task with no dependencies can run in parallel with others; call that out explicitly.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Brief To Tasks AI skill do?

Break a design brief into executable time-boxed tasks, each with a done-when line. Use immediately before a build session.

Why use Brief To Tasks on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Brief To Tasks is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Brief To Tasks in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/mshadmanrahman/claude-for-designers/tree/main/.claude/skills/brief-to-tasks. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Brief To Tasks?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Brief To Tasks?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Brief To Tasks with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Brief To Tasks AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by mshadmanrahman under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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