How does this skill handle task dependencies?

It uses blocking dependencies via the dot CLI. You can declare that one task blocks another, and use the 'dot ready' command to filter for only the tasks that are unblocked and ready for work.

Why should I track tasks in my Git repository?

By committing .dots/ files to your repository, your task state moves with your code. Closing a task on a feature branch ensures the project management state stays in sync with the codebase once the PR is merged.

What is the dot CLI used in this skill?

The dot CLI is a command-line utility that manages tasks stored as markdown files within a .dots/ directory in your project, allowing for localized, offline-first project management.

Can I include acceptance criteria in my tasks?

Yes, because tasks are stored as markdown files, you can add rich content like acceptance criteria, context, and code snippets directly into the file body rather than being limited to short CLI flags.

SDLC Task Management

Name: SDLC Task Management
Author: jwilger

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages local project tasks, stories, and dependencies using a markdown-based CLI integrated directly into your repository.

This skill enables Claude to manage the software development lifecycle directly within your codebase using the dot CLI. By storing tasks as markdown files in a .dots/ directory, it provides a Git-native way to track features, epics, and bug reports alongside your source code. It supports complex workflows including parent-child hierarchies, blocking dependencies, and rich acceptance criteria, ensuring that task state is version-controlled and synchronized with feature branches and pull requests.

Key Features

01File-based markdown task storage with YAML frontmatter and rich descriptions

02Git-friendly workflow for committing task updates alongside relevant code changes

03Hierarchical task modeling to organize Epics, Stories, and Sub-tasks

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05Integrated CLI for status transitions from open to active and closed

06Dependency tracking to manage and visualize blocking and blocked work items

Use Cases

01Maintaining a version-controlled audit trail of task completions and acceptance criteria

02Tracking project progress and blocking dependencies without leaving the terminal

03Breaking down complex features into actionable sub-tasks and epics directly in the IDE

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jwilger/claude-code-plugins task-management

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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