Orchestrates parallel execution of dependent tasks across multiple subagents using markdown plan files.
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example: Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example: Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example: Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example: Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
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epx add am-will/codex-skills --skill parallel-taskCompatible with
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Parses task dependencies from plan markdown and launches unblocked tasks in parallel waves, ensuring correct execution order
Provides subagents with structured task context including descriptions, acceptance criteria, validation steps, and dependency information
Enforces test-driven development (RED phase first) with fallback to documented non-testable verification for tasks that d
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionparallel-taskExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
epx add am-will/codex-skills --skill parallel-taskFetches parallel-task from am-will/codex-skills and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/parallel-task
Restart Cursor to activate parallel-task. Access via /parallel-taskin your agent's command palette.
Learn more:View source on GitHubSkills CLI docsAbout CursorWhat are agent skills?
Time estimate: 30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
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Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
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Useful defaults in parallel-task — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
We added parallel-task from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
parallel-task is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
parallel-task has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
parallel-task has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
parallel-task reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: parallel-task is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Registry listing for parallel-task matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
Keeps context tight: parallel-task is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: parallel-task is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
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