Can it track background processes?

Yes, it specifically records session IDs, PIDs, and server information for background commands to ensure they aren't lost between interactions.

Will the state file grow too large and consume my context window?

No, the skill includes strict rules to prune completed tasks older than 3 days and keeps the file under 50 lines (approx. 2KB) to stay lean.

Where is the task state stored?

State is stored in a local 'memory/tasks.md' file, which serves as the single source of truth for Claude's task awareness.

Does this skill require manual input to track tasks?

No, the Task Tracker triggers automatically on task initiation, progress updates, and completion without requiring user-invoked commands.

How does this help with session resets?

It reads the 'memory/tasks.md' file at every session start, allowing Claude to instantly regain awareness of ongoing work and background PIDs.

Persistent Task Tracker

Name: Persistent Task Tracker
Author: dvcrn

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Productivity & Workflow

Maintains a real-time, persistent state of all active and completed tasks to ensure continuity across session resets and context window compaction.

The Persistent Task Tracker is an automated state management skill designed for Claude Code to prevent context loss during long-running projects. By maintaining a centralized memory/tasks.md file, it proactively tracks background processes, SSH sessions, and multi-step workflows, ensuring the agent always knows exactly where it left off. This skill is essential for complex debugging, long deployments, or any scenario where session persistence is critical for maintaining project momentum and accuracy.

Key Features

01Automatic state persistence in memory/tasks.md for session recovery

02Automated status updates (In Progress, Completed, Failed, Paused)

03Real-time tracking of background processes, PIDs, and SSH sessions

04Write-first logic ensuring updates are recorded before reporting to users

053 GitHub stars

06Self-pruning mechanism to keep state files under 2KB/50 lines

Use Cases

01Monitoring long-running background deployments and server-side commands

02Providing a high-level overview of project progress across multiple stages

03Resuming complex coding workflows after session resets or terminal crashes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dvcrn/openclaw-skills-marketplace task-tracker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Automatic state persistence in memory/tasks.md for session recovery

02Automated status updates (In Progress, Completed, Failed, Paused)

03Real-time tracking of background processes, PIDs, and SSH sessions

04Write-first logic ensuring updates are recorded before reporting to users

053 GitHub stars

06Self-pruning mechanism to keep state files under 2KB/50 lines

Use Cases

01Monitoring long-running background deployments and server-side commands

02Providing a high-level overview of project progress across multiple stages

03Resuming complex coding workflows after session resets or terminal crashes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dvcrn/openclaw-skills-marketplace task-tracker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT