/task-management

name: task-management
description: Simple task management using a shared TASKS.md file. Reference this when the user asks about their tasks, wants to add/complete tasks, or needs help tracking commitments.
user-invocable: false

Task Management

Tasks are tracked in a simple `TASKS.md` file that both you and the user can edit.

File Location

**Always use `TASKS.md` in the current working directory.**

• If it exists, read/write to it
• If it doesn't exist, create it with the template below

Dashboard Setup (First Run)

A visual dashboard is available for managing tasks and memory. **On first interaction with tasks:**

1. Check if `dashboard.html` exists in the current working directory 2. If not, copy it from `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/dashboard.html` to the current working directory 3. Inform the user: "I've added the dashboard. Run `/productivity:start` to set up the full system."

The task board:

• Reads and writes to the same `TASKS.md` file
• Auto-saves changes
• Watches for external changes (syncs when you edit via CLI)
• Supports drag-and-drop reordering of tasks and sections

Format & Template

When creating a new TASKS.md, use this exact template (without example tasks):

# Tasks

## Active

## Waiting On

## Someday

## Done

Task format:

• `- [ ] **Task title** - context, for whom, due date`
• Sub-bullets for additional details
• Completed: `- [x] ~~Task~~ (date)`

How to Interact

**When user asks "what's on my plate" / "my tasks":**

• Read TASKS.md
• Summarize Active and Waiting On sections
• Highlight anything overdue or urgent

**When user says "add a task" / "remind me to":**

• Add to Active section with `- [ ] **Task**` format
• Include context if provided (who it's for, due date)

**When user says "done with X" / "finished X":**

• Find the task
• Change `[ ]` to `[x]`
• Add strikethrough: `~~task~~`
• Add completion date
• Move to Done section

**When user asks "what am I waiting on":**

• Read the Waiting On section
• Note how long each item has been waiting

Conventions

• **Bold** the task title for scannability
• Include "for [person]" when it's a commitment to someone
• Include "due [date]" for deadlines
• Include "since [date]" for waiting items
• Sub-bullets for additional context
• Keep Done section for ~1 week, then clear old items

Extracting Tasks

When summarizing meetings or conversations, offer to add extracted tasks:

• Commitments the user made ("I'll send that over")
• Action items assigned to them
• Follow-ups mentioned

Ask before adding - don't auto-add without confirmation.