AutoClaude Task Converter

Converts TASKS.md backlogs into AutoClaude's multi-file spec/requirements/plan JSON structure

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
7.6/10
Tested
Jul 16, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Aug 10, 2026 · 2568563

Ran the bundled convert_tasks.py for real against a 2-task TASKS.md fixture - it produced schema-correct spec.md/requirements.json/context.json/implementation_plan.json for both structured tasks with correct status/priority mapping, but silently swallowed a trailing standalone '- [ ] ...' checkbox task into the last structured task's acceptance criteria instead of creating it as its own spec, contradicting SKILL.md's claim that single-line tasks are separately supported.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 6/10
  • Docs & honesty 3/5

What AutoClaude Task Converter does

Parses a TASKS.md-style markdown backlog (structured TASK-XXX blocks or single-line checkboxes) and writes AutoClaude's per-task spec directory - spec.md, requirements.json, context.json, implementation_plan.json - with status/priority/complexity mapping applied automatically. Triggers on requests to convert or migrate a task backlog to AutoClaude specs, or to initialize a new project with that structure.

How to install AutoClaude Task Converter

git clone https://github.com/toddward/claude-skills-playground
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r claude-skills-playground/autoclaude-task-converter ~/.claude/skills/autoclaude-task-converter

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger AutoClaude Task Converter

  • /autoclaude-task-converter Converts TASKS.md backlogs into AutoClaude's multi-file spec/requirements/plan JSON structure

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • Convert my TASKS.md backlog into AutoClaude's spec folder structure.
  • Migrate these checkbox tasks into requirements.json and context.json files.
  • Initialize a new project using the AutoClaude multi-file spec format.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AutoClaude Task Converter skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from toddward/claude-skills-playground. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does AutoClaude Task Converter work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 16, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Ran the bundled convert_tasks.py for real against a 2-task TASKS.md fixture - it produced schema-correct spec.md/requirements.json/context.json/implementation_plan.json for both structured tasks with correct status/priority mapping, but silently swallowed a trailing standalone '- [ ] ...' checkbox task into the last structured task's acceptance criteria instead of creating it as its own spec, contradicting SKILL.md's claim that single-line tasks are separately supported.
What is the AutoClaude Task Converter SkillProof Score?
7.6/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 6/10, docs & honesty 3/5.
How do I install AutoClaude Task Converter?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use AutoClaude Task Converter with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.