check-todos

Review and filter pending todos by area, then work, plan, brainstorm, or defer them.

1|2|Updated Mar 6, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #task management #prioritization #tasks #todos

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npx skills add https://github.com/cinjoff/fhhs-skills --skill check-todos-cinjoff

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Skill: check-todos
Source: https://github.com/cinjoff/fhhs-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/check-todos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cinjoff/fhhs-skills --skill check-todos-cinjoff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you review, filter, and act on your pending to-do items, ensuring no task is forgotten and work is prioritized effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

List and Filter Todos: View all pending tasks or filter them by specific areas.
Detailed Review: Examine the problem, solution, and associated files for each to-do.
Actionable Options: Decide whether to work on a todo, add it to a phase plan, brainstorm, or defer it.
Use Case: After a long coding session, you might have several ideas captured as todos. Use check-todos to see them, filter by 'api' to focus on backend tasks, and then choose to work on the highest priority one.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to check your pending todos.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-todos

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I review and filter pending todos captured during work sessions?▼

To review pending todos, you can list all tasks or filter them by specific areas. This allows you to examine the problem, solution, and associated files for each item before taking action.

What actions can I take on pending tasks after a coding session?▼

You can act on pending tasks by choosing to work on them, add them to a phase plan, brainstorm solutions, or defer them. This ensures work is prioritized effectively.

How do I prioritize backend tasks from a large list of todos?▼

You can prioritize backend tasks by filtering your pending todos by specific areas like 'api'. After filtering, you can select and work on the highest priority item from the results.

Does this task management workflow integrate with my existing todo management system?▼

Yes, the workflow integrates with a todo management system to update task counts and commit changes automatically after you decide to work on, plan, or defer an item.

What is the best way to ensure no captured task is forgotten during development?▼

The best way to ensure no task is forgotten is to regularly review and act on pending to-do items. You can examine detailed problem and solution notes for each captured task.

Can I brainstorm solutions for a deferred todo before adding it to a phase plan?▼

Yes, you can select the brainstorm option for any pending todo. This allows you to explore solutions before deciding to work on the task or adding it to a phase plan.