What does the File-Based Task Tracking skill do?

This skill enables Claude to manage a structured, file-based todo system directly in your code repository. It helps create, triage, and track tasks like technical debt, feature requests, and code review feedback using markdown files with YAML frontmatter.

How does this skill improve my workflow?

It integrates task management directly into your codebase, eliminating context switching. The skill enforces detailed record-keeping with work logs, manages complex dependencies between tasks, and provides shell commands for quick access, streamlining your development lifecycle.

When should I use this skill?

Use this skill for any development task that requires more than 15-20 minutes, needs planning, has dependencies, or requires formal approval. It's ideal for converting code review comments or complex bugs into actionable, tracked items.

What key features does this skill provide?

It provides a structured markdown/YAML format for todos, a clear lifecycle workflow (pending, ready, complete), issue ID-based dependency management, a chronological work log for each task, and seamless integration with command-line developer workflows.

File-Based Task Tracking

Name: File-Based Task Tracking
Author: EveryInc

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Manages a file-based todo tracking system for code review feedback, technical debt, and feature requests.

Governs a structured, file-based system for tracking development tasks within the `todos/` directory. This skill uses markdown files with YAML frontmatter to manage code review feedback, technical debt, and feature requests. It provides standardized workflows for creating, triaging, managing dependencies, and completing tasks, ensuring a consistent and well-documented development process integrated with code reviews and slash commands.

主な機能

01Manages complex task dependencies by linking todo items via their issue IDs in the frontmatter.

02Integrates with developer workflows and provides quick reference shell commands for efficient task management.

03Enforces detailed record-keeping through a chronological 'Work Log' in each todo file.

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05Defines a structured format for todo files, including YAML frontmatter and required sections like Problem Statement and Acceptance Criteria.

06Provides clear workflows for the entire task lifecycle, from creation and triage (pending) to approval (ready) and completion.

ユースケース

01Triage and manage a backlog of pending development tasks, approving them for implementation.

02Convert code review comments or technical debt findings into formally tracked and prioritized work items.

03Document the investigation, proposed solutions, and resolution process for a complex bug or feature.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add everyinc/compound-engineering-plugin file-todos

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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