capture-idea

Records ideas as I-NNN inbox files in docs/tasks_manager/_inbox with duplicate detection.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/toderian/project_template --skill capture-idea-toderian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: capture-idea
Source: https://github.com/toderian/project_template/tree/main/plugins/agents-tasks/skills/capture-idea
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/toderian/project_template --skill capture-idea-toderian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Ideas for features, bugs, and improvements get lost when there is no fast way to write them down. This Skill captures an idea the moment it is mentioned, storing it as a structured inbox file so it can be triaged into a real task later without interrupting the current conversation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Frictionless Capture: Turns a user's spoken idea into an I-NNN markdown file in docs/tasks_manager/_inbox/ with a minimal header (Inbox ID, Captured timestamp, Area, Status) and one or two sentences of intent. - Duplicate Detection: Scans the inbox, active tasks, and knowledge-base docs by meaning before creating anything, and surfaces plausible matches so the user can decide whether to append or create new. - Atomic ID Reservation: Uses at reserve inbox <short-desc> to claim IDs safely so parallel agents cannot collide. - Use Case: While discussing a login page, the user says "capture: the login feels slow on mobile." The Skill checks for duplicates, reserves I-007, guesses the area, writes the file, and confirms in one line. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to capture an idea, for example: "Capture this idea: add a dark mode toggle to the settings page."

Frequently Asked Questions about capture-idea

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture an idea into a task inbox?

Just state the idea with a trigger phrase like "capture" or "add to inbox." The Skill writes it as an I-NNN markdown file in docs/tasks_manager/_inbox/ with a timestamp, area guess, and Status: new, then confirms in one line.

How does idea capture avoid creating duplicate entries?

Before creating a file, it scans the inbox, open and in-progress tasks, and knowledge-base docs, comparing by meaning rather than exact wording. On a plausible match it shows the existing item and lets you append details instead of creating a duplicate.

What is required before using the capture-idea skill?

The docs/tasks_manager/ directory must already exist in the repository. If it is missing, run `at init --with-tasks` first to initialize the task-management structure the inbox depends on.

Can I capture multiple ideas in one message?

Yes. Each idea gets its own file with consecutive I-NNN IDs, keeping one idea per file so triage can promote or drop them independently later.

What happens to captured ideas after they are in the inbox?

They stay in docs/tasks_manager/_inbox/ with Status: new until the triage-inbox skill reviews them. Triage promotes good ideas into real tasks with phases and acceptance criteria, or drops the rest.