File-Based Todo Manager

About

The File-Based Todo Manager is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline technical debt management and feature tracking through a repository-centric workflow. By utilizing markdown files in a dedicated directory, it enables developers and AI agents to create, triage, and execute complex tasks with full traceability. The skill automates the lifecycle of work items—from initial finding and dependency mapping to comprehensive work logging and completion—ensuring that project context and decisions are preserved alongside the codebase for better team alignment and historical record-keeping.

Key Features

• Detailed chronological work logging for documenting investigations and findings
• Advanced dependency tracking to manage blockers and work sequences
• Standardized markdown todo creation with YAML frontmatter and structured sections
• Automated triage workflow for approving, deferring, and prioritizing pending tasks
• Integration with PR reviews and code findings to convert feedback into tracked work
• 81 GitHub stars

Use Cases

• Managing long-running refactors or technical debt that requires research and multiple steps
• Maintaining a persistent audit trail of development decisions and progress within the repository
• Converting complex code review feedback into actionable, version-controlled work items