to-tasks — Task Decomposition & Slicing Engine

Decompose architectural plans, specifications, and changesets into dependency-sequenced, tracer-bullet vertical slice tasks with embedded file changesets.

Operating Invariants

• Task Scope Discipline: Generate and publish strictly task definitions and tracking metadata using repo-relative POSIX paths; forbid codebase mutations, host-absolute paths, or file:/// URIs.
• Tracker Mutex: Publish strictly to the tracker defined in .agents/task-tracker.md; never publish to both local and remote unless explicitly requested.
• Vertical Slicing Discipline: Deliver end-to-end vertical capability per task; forbid horizontal layer-only separation except wide refactors.
• Pre-Mutation Gate: Stage proposed tasks in high-density summary format and halt turn immediately; forbid writing task files to disk or remote trackers without affirmative human approval.

Domain Engine & Standards

1. Vertical Slice Criteria