Can I track dependencies between different tasks?

Yes, the skill uses YAML frontmatter to list issue IDs that block a specific todo, allowing you to easily find which tasks are ready to be worked on and which are blocked.

Where are these todos stored?

All todos are stored as structured markdown files within a `todos/` directory in your repository, ensuring they are version-controlled alongside your code.

How does this differ from standard TODO comments in source code?

Unlike inline comments, this skill creates standalone markdown files that support rich metadata like priority, status, dependencies, and detailed work logs, making them better for complex task management.

What is the 'triage' workflow?

Triage is the process of reviewing 'pending' todos to approve them, assign a priority, and define a recommended action before moving them to a 'ready' state for development.

File-Based Todo Manager

Name: File-Based Todo Manager
Author: Folly-Partners

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages a structured, version-controlled todo tracking system for documenting technical debt, features, and code findings within your repository.

About

The File-Based Todo Manager skill provides a robust framework for managing project tasks directly within your codebase using Markdown files and YAML metadata. It enables developers to move beyond simple code comments by supporting complex workflows such as issue triaging, dependency mapping, and detailed work logging. By standardizing how findings, feature requests, and refactoring tasks are documented, this skill ensures that project context remains persistent, searchable, and integrated with your version control system, making it ideal for managing long-running tasks that require research or multi-step execution.

Key Features

Comprehensive dependency tracking to identify blockers and unblocked work items
Detailed work log integration for maintaining a historical record of actions and learnings
Automated naming convention and issue ID sequencing for organized file management
Standardized markdown templates with YAML frontmatter for consistent task tracking
0 GitHub stars
Structured triage workflows to transition items from pending to approved status

Use Cases

Converting complex code review feedback into actionable, tracked work items with clear acceptance criteria
Managing technical debt and architectural refactoring tasks that require research and planning
Tracking feature development progress with explicit dependency mapping across multiple sessions

About

Key Features

Comprehensive dependency tracking to identify blockers and unblocked work items
Detailed work log integration for maintaining a historical record of actions and learnings
Automated naming convention and issue ID sequencing for organized file management
Standardized markdown templates with YAML frontmatter for consistent task tracking
0 GitHub stars
Structured triage workflows to transition items from pending to approved status

Use Cases

Converting complex code review feedback into actionable, tracked work items with clear acceptance criteria
Managing technical debt and architectural refactoring tasks that require research and planning
Tracking feature development progress with explicit dependency mapping across multiple sessions