blocked

Block kanban expeditions with an auditable reason and optional unblock agent.

1|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hankh95/yurtle-kanban --skill blocked
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blocked
Source: https://github.com/hankh95/yurtle-kanban/tree/main/skills/blocked
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hankh95/yurtle-kanban --skill blocked

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams quickly annotate and communicate blockers on expeditions, capturing the reason, the designated unblock agent, and the current blocking status in a consistent way across the kanban workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mark an expedition as blocked with a clear reason so others understand the blocker.
  • Record unblock responsibility and context, and track the blocking state in the kanban board.
  • Optional: specify who can unblock to streamline coordination during urgent work.

Quick Start

Use the blocked skill to mark EXP-123 as blocked due to GPU training, then commit changes and push to the repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about blocked

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I flag a kanban expedition as blocked with an auditable reason?

To flag a blocked expedition, this skill adds a BLOCKED section with a timestamp and reason to the expedition file, creates a Ship's Log entry, and commits the changes to the repository.

What is the best way to track blocker ownership across expeditions?

Tracking blocker ownership is handled by specifying an optional unblock agent when marking an expedition blocked, recording responsibility and context directly in the expedition file updates.

How do I annotate blockers on an expedition for team coordination?

Annotating blockers involves updating the expedition file with a BLOCKED section and timestamp, creating a Ship's Log entry to communicate the blocking state and reason across the kanban workflow.

Does this blocked skill automatically commit and push expedition file changes?

Yes, this skill commits and pushes expedition file changes to the repository automatically after adding the BLOCKED section, timestamp, and Ship's Log entry for auditable progress tracking.

When do I need to mark an expedition as blocked in a kanban workflow?

You need to mark an expedition as blocked when explicit ownership is required for issues halting work, such as GPU training delays, ensuring the kanban board reflects the current blocking state.