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03_task2

Extract action items and deadlines from Slack messages into a markdown report.

1|Updated May 20, 2026
Search Tags:#reporting#slack#action items#task extraction#message summarization#deadline detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wanli-Lee/CUA-Claw-Harness --skill 03-task2-wanli-lee
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: 03_task2
Source: https://github.com/Wanli-Lee/CUA-Claw-Harness/tree/main/skills/03_task2
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wanli-Lee/CUA-Claw-Harness --skill 03-task2-wanli-lee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents you from missing important requests and deadlines hidden across recent Slack messages by turning unread chatter into a structured to-do list.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Action-item extraction: Identifies direct requests, questions addressed to you, and anything that is waiting on your response.
  • Deadline detection: Pulls out time-sensitive items such as due dates mentioned in messages.
  • Slack activity summarization: Produces a consolidated report from recent Slack history you can immediately act on.
  • Use case: After returning from a break, you can summarize the last week of Slack activity into pending items with senders, dates, deadlines, and message IDs.

Quick Start

Use the 03_task2 skill to scan your last 7 days of Slack messages and write a report of pending action items to /tmp_workspace/results/results.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about 03_task2

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract action items from Slack messages automatically?▼

Extracting action items from Slack messages is done by scanning recent unread activity via the local Slack API, identifying requests addressed to you, and compiling a consolidated markdown report with senders, dates, deadlines, and message IDs.

Can I summarize Slack threads into a to-do list after returning from vacation?▼

Summarizing Slack threads into a to-do list is supported by scanning your last 7 days of unread messages, detecting pending requests and deadlines, and compiling them into a structured actionable report.

Do I need read-only Slack API access to detect deadlines in messages?▼

Read-only Slack API access is required to detect deadlines, as the Skill uses message listing and per-message retrieval over the local Slack API to identify time-sensitive items and pending requests.

What is the best way to pull pending tasks from Slack history into a markdown file?▼

Pulling pending tasks from Slack history into a markdown file is achieved by scanning unread messages, extracting action items with deadlines and senders, and writing the final report to /tmp_workspace/results/results.md.

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