capture-work

Classify and triage unstructured work items into build or shaping queues in workspace.toml.

Updated Jun 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/phanijapps/engram --skill capture-work
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: capture-work
Source: https://github.com/phanijapps/engram/tree/main/.claude/skills/capture-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phanijapps/engram --skill capture-work

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of fragmented task tracking by capturing deferred work, follow-ons, and audit items directly into a structured, durable project file, preventing important tasks from being lost in session history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Classification: Automatically categorizes items as build or shaping tasks based on intent.
  • Dependency Mapping: Infers hard dependencies between tasks to ensure logical sequencing.
  • Use Case: After a brainstorming session, use this skill to capture a list of follow-up refactoring tasks and research items into your workspace.toml, ensuring they are ready for the next development cycle.

Quick Start

Capture the following list of tasks into the workspace queue by providing the bulleted items to the assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions about capture-work

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I persist deferred work items into a structured backlog across agent sessions?

You can capture deferred work items by triaging them into structured build or shaping queues within a workspace.toml file. This ensures tasks persist across agent sessions, preventing important follow-on work from being lost in chat history.

What is the difference between build and shaping tasks in a workspace backlog?

Build and shaping tasks are distinct queue classifications based on task intent within workspace.toml. Build items represent actionable implementation work, whereas shaping items cover research or design exploration needed before a task can be executed.

How do I capture follow-up refactoring tasks from a brainstorming session into workspace.toml?

To capture follow-up tasks, provide a bulleted list of unstructured items to the assistant. The skill automatically classifies them as build or shaping tasks and derives dependency edges to maintain a logical, machine-readable project backlog.

Does this task triage tool automatically map dependencies between backlog items?

Yes, the task triage process automatically infers hard dependencies between items to ensure logical sequencing. By deriving dependency edges, it maintains a structured project backlog where tasks are properly ordered for execution.

Can I queue deferred remediation items directly into a project workspace file?

Yes, you can queue deferred remediation items directly into a workspace.toml file. The skill operates on lists of remediation items, classifying them into structured queues to ensure they are captured and persisted for future cycles.

When do I need a structured workspace.toml file for task management?

You need a structured workspace.toml file when you want to prevent fragmented task tracking and ensure work items survive beyond a single agent session. It provides a durable, machine-readable format for maintaining build and shaping queues.