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name: hive.task-decomposition
description: Decompose complex tasks into explicit subtasks before diving in.
metadata:
  author: hive
  type: default-skill
---

## Operational Protocol: Task Decomposition

Before starting a complex task:

1. Decompose — break into numbered subtasks in `_working_notes` Current Plan
2. Estimate — relative effort per subtask (small/medium/large)
3. Execute — work through in order, mark ✓ when complete
4. Budget — if running low on iterations, prioritize by impact
5. Verify — before declaring done, every subtask must be ✓, skipped (with reason), or blocked
