ck:plans-kanban

Renders a dashboard for tracking project plans with kanban and timeline views.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/johngrandson/orkestry --skill ck-plans-kanban-johngrandson
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Skill: ck:plans-kanban
Source: https://github.com/johngrandson/orkestry/tree/main/.claude/skills/plans-kanban
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johngrandson/orkestry --skill ck-plans-kanban-johngrandson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gray-matter, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Plans-kanban provides a centralized, visual dashboard to track multiple project plans, their progress, and milestones, reducing context switching and miscommunication across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kanban board and timeline views for plans with per-plan progress, milestones, and activity heatmaps.
  • Rich metadata extraction (status, priority, effort, duration, tags, assignee) from plan.md frontmatter and tables.
  • Flexible workflows with search, sort, filters, and view toggles (kanban/grid) to suit team needs.
  • Quick access to individual plan details via /view links and an API for plan data.

Quick Start

Run ck init to install and start the dashboard server and begin exploring your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions about ck:plans-kanban

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I visualize multiple markdown project plans in a kanban dashboard?

To visualize markdown project plans in a kanban dashboard, you can use a tool that parses YAML frontmatter and plan tables to render an interactive UI with progress tracking, timeline views, and client-side filtering.

How does a plan dashboard calculate progress and effort from markdown files?

A plan dashboard calculates progress and effort by parsing YAML frontmatter metadata such as status, priority, and assignee from your plan.md files, then aggregating this data to compute duration and milestones.

Do I need YAML frontmatter in my plan files to generate a kanban board?

Yes, you need YAML frontmatter in your plan files to generate a kanban board, as the dashboard parses this metadata to extract status, priority, effort, duration, tags, and assignee for rendering columns and views.

What is the best way to track milestones across multiple project plan directories?

The best way to track milestones across multiple project plan directories is using a centralized visual dashboard that provides live progress updates, activity heatmaps, and quick access links to individual plan details.

Can I filter and sort project plans on a timeline view using markdown metadata?

Yes, you can filter and sort project plans on a timeline view using markdown metadata, as the dashboard supports client-side filtering, sorting, and view toggles based on extracted frontmatter tags and properties.

Does this kanban dashboard provide an API for accessing plan data?

Yes, this kanban dashboard provides a JSON API for accessing plan data, allowing you to programmatically retrieve progress, milestones, and metadata extracted from your markdown project files.