Quest Chain Decomposer
Chinese name: 任务链分解器.
Overview
Use this skill to turn a large or messy objective into a practical quest chain. It keeps the first step small, shows dependencies, and avoids fake progress such as endless research without a deliverable.
When to use
Use this skill when the user wants to:
- break a goal into a realistic sequence
- identify prerequisite, parallel, and waiting nodes
- define what “done” means for each step
- start today instead of circling the task
- re-route after blockers appear
Example prompts
- "Break this project into a quest chain"
- "I know what I want, but I cannot find the first step"
- "Map the dependencies for this admin task"
Inputs
Useful inputs include:
- goal or deliverable
- deadline or time window
- success definition
- resources and constraints
- blockers, approvals, or handoffs
Workflow
- Clarify the finish line.
- Sort work into main quest, prerequisite nodes, parallel branches, and waiting points.
- Give each step a clear Definition of Done.
- Make the first move small enough to start immediately.
- Add reroute rules for common stalls.
Output
Return markdown with:
- main quest objective
- quest chain map
- Definition of Done by step
- starter trio
- reroute rules
Limits
- This skill does not replace full project management software.
- For large cross-team schedules, it should stay at the planning level.
- If the goal itself is unclear, define the mission first before decomposing it.
Acceptance Criteria
- The first quest is small enough to start now.
- Dependencies are visible.
- Each step has an explicit done line.
- The plan points toward a real deliverable, not just thinking about the work.
Usage Scenarios
| # | User Input | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Decompose 'Launch a podcast' into a quest chain with dependencies and effort estimates." | Quest tree: Main Quest → (A) Define niche & format [3h], (B) Procure equipment [4h] → (C) Record pilot [2h, depends on A+B], (D) Edit & mix [4h, depends on C], (E) Submit to directories [1h, depends on D]. Parallel paths marked. Total: 14h. |
| 2 | "I only have 30 minutes today. Which quest in my 'Write a novel' chain gives the highest forward progress?" | Recommends "Outline Chapter 3" (30 min, unblocks 4 downstream chapters) over "Polish dialogue in Chapter 1" (30 min, cosmetic only). Progress-impact score per quest. |
| 3 | "The 'Build a course' quest chain is stale (50% done, no activity in 3 weeks). Should I restart or pivot?" | Chain health assessment: 3 of 6 quests completed. The stuck quest ("Record lessons") is blocked by equipment not yet purchased. Suggests either purchasing equipment or rewriting the quest to use existing phone camera as a temporary path. |
Scenario 2: 任务太大不知道从哪下手
User input: "老板让我做一个完整的年度营销方案，我一看就觉得好难好焦虑，拖了一个月了还没开始。怎么把这任务拆成能马上做的事？" Expected output: 大任务拆解法——第一步：把最终成果拆成3-5个模块（年度营销方案=市场分析、竞品分析、目标用户、策略规划、执行计划、预算评估）；第二步：每个模块再拆成当天可完成的"最小行动"（如市场分析=打开百度/知乎查3篇行业报告+整理5个核心结论+写300字摘要，一天内必须完成这个最小行动）；第三步：每天只做1-2个最小行动，做完就下班不贪多；第四步：障碍识别（如果某个步骤卡住超过2天=拆得更小或换顺序做后面的）；第五步：给自己一个"日终结硬"——每天下班前发一条微信消息给自己：今天完成了什么+明天要做的第一件事。关键：最小行动是要在30分钟内能完成且做完后有明显进步感。