action-item-organizer

Extract actionable items from documents into prioritized Markdown checklists.

4|Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/89jobrien/steve --skill action-item-organizer
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Skill: action-item-organizer
Source: https://github.com/89jobrien/steve/tree/main/steve/skills/action-item-organizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/89jobrien/steve --skill action-item-organizer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a systematic framework for extracting actionable items from documents and transforming them into trackable, prioritized checklists in markdown format.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extraction with Context Preservation: Capture what, why, where, who, and when
  • Priority-Based Organization: P0-P3 structured planning
  • Nested Checklists & Traceability: Hierarchical task structures with source references
  • Templates & Reuse: Templates for common workflows

Quick Start

Convert a meeting note with action items into a prioritized TODO list using the action-item-organizer.

Frequently Asked Questions about action-item-organizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract action items from meeting notes and turn them into a prioritized checklist?

Extract actionable items from meeting notes by identifying tasks, owners, due dates, and priority levels (P0-P3), then convert them into a structured markdown checklist with context and traceability to the source document.

Can I organize extracted action items by priority and ownership?

Yes, action items are classified into strict priority tiers (P0-P3) and include ownership metadata, enabling you to organize checklists by urgency and assign accountability across teams.

What document types can I extract action items from?

Extract action items from reports, meeting notes, audits, and any unstructured document containing embedded tasks, preserving context about what, why, where, who, and when for each item.

Do extracted action items include time estimates and traceability?

Yes, extracted items include time estimates, file paths, owner names, issue IDs, and references back to the source document, enabling reliable tracking and RAG system ingestion.

Can I use templates for recurring action item workflows?

Templates support reusable workflows for common scenarios, allowing you to standardize extraction and formatting for frequently processed document types across your team.

How are nested task hierarchies represented in the output?

Nested checklists organize dependent and parent-child tasks hierarchically in markdown format, maintaining relationships and enabling complex project structures with clear nesting levels.