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parallel-task-spark — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

An orchestration skill that runs markdown plan tasks in parallel waves using Sparky subagents with dependency checks. It helps when executing modular plans with strict TDD.

Install into Claude Code · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓
npx skills add am-will/codex-skills --skill parallel-task-spark -a claude-code
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What parallel-task-spark does

This orchestrator parses a markdown roadmap, analyzes depends_on entries, and builds an execution graph. Work proceeds in parallel waves using child agents assigned to the sparky role. The workflow requires manual invocation via the /parallel-task-spark slash command and never triggers passively during conversation.

Workers follow a test-driven approach by default. They generate failing tests through a tdd_test_writer role before touching application code. When an item cannot undergo automated tests, the worker must document an explicit reason alongside alternative verification like static checks. Each agent stages and commits only its relevant files locally. Git push operations are strictly prohibited inside the subagent cycle to avoid polluting remote branches.

Strict plan formatting is mandatory because broken task identifiers or malformed dependency lists halt the parser immediately. However, committing each wave locally before starting the next prevents merge clashes when multiple agents touch the tree.

What it helps with

  • split a markdown roadmap into dependency-ordered work waves
  • dispatch unblocked tasks across parallel worker agents
  • enforce red-green TDD steps before production edits
  • commit file changes locally per agent without remote pushing
  • update plan files with progress notes and completion status

Example prompts for the agent

  • /parallel-task-spark docs/backend-plan.md
  • /parallel-task-spark ./plans/checkout-plan.md TASK_1 TASK_3
  • /parallel-task-spark architecture-plan.md --tasks T5 T8

How to install parallel-task-spark

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add am-will/codex-skills --skill parallel-task-spark -a claude-code

2Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/parallel-task-spark/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/parallel-task-spark/

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about parallel-task-spark

How to install parallel-task-spark in Claude Code?

Run npx skills add am-will/codex-skills --skill parallel-task-spark -a claude-code in your terminal. The skill file will be placed at ~/.claude/skills/parallel-task-spark/SKILL.md.

What does parallel-task-spark do?

It parses a markdown plan file, determines task readiness via dependency markers, and spins up parallel sparky subagents. Each agent verifies its work through tests, commits changes locally, and appends completion notes to the plan document.

Can worker subagents push commits to a remote git branch?

No, subagents are strictly restricted from running git push. They must only stage their assigned files and make a local commit to prevent merge conflicts during concurrent runs.

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