Create Work Breakdown Structure
Automatically generates detailed work breakdown structures from project descriptions, facilitating task organization and planning.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add create-work-breakdown-structure npx -- -y @trustedskills/create-work-breakdown-structure
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"create-work-breakdown-structure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/create-work-breakdown-structure"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill generates a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) from a high-level project description. It decomposes complex projects into smaller, more manageable tasks and subtasks, defining the scope of work required for successful completion. The output is structured as an outline suitable for planning and tracking progress.
When to use it
- Project Planning: Quickly create a foundational WBS when starting a new project with vague initial requirements.
- Scope Definition: Clarify project boundaries by breaking down deliverables into specific tasks.
- Task Assignment: Facilitate task assignment by providing a detailed list of work packages.
- Estimating Effort: Support more accurate effort estimation for each component of the project.
Key capabilities
- Generates hierarchical WBS outlines.
- Decomposes high-level goals into actionable tasks.
- Structures output as an outline format.
Example prompts
- "Create a work breakdown structure for building a mobile app."
- "Generate a WBS for organizing a community fundraising event."
- “Outline the tasks needed to launch a new marketing campaign.”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the WBS depends heavily on the clarity and detail provided in the initial project description. Be as specific as possible when describing the overall goal or deliverable.
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