How does it handle multi-language content?

The skill tracks specific file paths and completion timestamps for each language output (e.g., pt_BR, en_US) within the article's task metadata.

Can I assign different authors to tasks?

Yes, the skill supports multiple authors defined in a central authors.json file and can automatically assign defaults if one is not specified.

Where is the task data stored?

All task and author data is stored locally in the .article_writer/ directory, ensuring your content pipeline lives alongside your code.

What is the standard workflow status?

Tasks follow a defined status flow: pending → in_progress → draft → review → published, with an optional archived state.

What is the Article Queue skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that helps manage a JSON-based task list for writing, translating, and publishing articles within a project repository.

Article Queue Manager

Name: Article Queue Manager
Author: mwguerra

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Content Management

Manages a structured article task queue to track creation, multi-language translations, and publishing workflows.

About

The Article Queue skill provides a robust framework for managing the lifecycle of article creation within the Claude Code environment. It automates the tracking of metadata, author assignments, and multi-language outputs through a standardized JSON-based system, allowing users to move content from pending to published status while maintaining organized file paths and timestamps. It is particularly useful for developers and content creators who need to manage complex documentation or blog pipelines across different languages and contributors.

Key Features

3 GitHub stars
Multi-language output tracking and translation management
Automated timestamping for creation, writing, and translation events
Automated author assignment and validation from central JSON records
Comprehensive status reporting and filtering by author or language
Standardized status flow from pending to published or archived

Use Cases

Automating the transition between initial drafts and localized translations
Tracking the progress of complex documentation projects with multiple contributors
Managing a multi-lingual blog content calendar directly from the CLI

About

Key Features

3 GitHub stars
Multi-language output tracking and translation management
Automated timestamping for creation, writing, and translation events
Automated author assignment and validation from central JSON records
Comprehensive status reporting and filtering by author or language
Standardized status flow from pending to published or archived

Use Cases

Automating the transition between initial drafts and localized translations
Tracking the progress of complex documentation projects with multiple contributors
Managing a multi-lingual blog content calendar directly from the CLI