Where does this skill store my todo items?

All tasks are stored as individual markdown files within the .ai/todos/ directory of your project repository, allowing them to be versioned with your code.

Can I track dependencies between different tasks?

Yes, the skill uses YAML frontmatter to list issue IDs as dependencies, preventing work from starting until blockers are marked as complete.

How does the triage process work?

New items are created in a 'pending' state. Using the triage workflow, you can review findings, choose a solution, and move them to 'ready' status for implementation.

Why use file-based todos instead of an external PM tool?

Local files keep project context immediately accessible to AI agents, enable offline access, and ensure that the project roadmap evolves alongside the source code.

File-Based Todo Manager

Name: File-Based Todo Manager
Author: SiTaggart

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Manages a structured, markdown-based task tracking system within the .ai/todos/ directory to organize development workflows.

The File-Based Todo Manager skill provides a robust framework for tracking technical debt, feature requests, and code review feedback directly within your repository. By utilizing markdown files with YAML frontmatter, it allows both developers and Claude to maintain a local-first project management system. The skill enforces a standardized lifecycle for tasks—moving from pending triage to completion—while supporting dependency tracking, priority levels, and detailed work logs to ensure no critical development item is lost or forgotten.

Características Principales

01Dependency management system to track blocked and blocking tasks across files

02Chronological work logs to record investigation findings and implementation steps

03Custom naming conventions for easy sorting by status, priority, and ID

04Standardized markdown templates with YAML metadata for structured task tracking

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06Automated triage workflows to transition items from pending to approved status

Casos de Uso

01Managing complex refactoring projects that require multi-session planning and dependency tracking

02Converting PR comments and code review findings into actionable, tracked work items

03Documenting and prioritizing technical debt discovered during feature development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sitaggart/claude-devbench file-todos

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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