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creating-todo

Create a to-do item in Things with git-based project detection.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#productivity#git integration#todo#things app
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dustinliu/dot-claude --skill creating-todo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: creating-todo
Source: https://github.com/dustinliu/dot-claude/tree/main/my-skills/creating-todo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dustinliu/dot-claude --skill creating-todo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of adding new to-do items to the Things app, ensuring tasks are correctly categorized and easily managed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Effortless Task Creation: Quickly add single to-do items with descriptions and assign them to specific projects.
  • Contextual Project Detection: Automatically identifies the relevant Things project based on the current git repository.
  • User Confirmation: Provides a clear summary of the to-do item before final submission, ensuring accuracy.
  • Use Case: While working on a feature branch for a new user authentication module, you can tell the AI to "add a todo to Things about implementing OAuth2", and it will automatically associate it with your 'Authentication' project in Things.

Quick Start

Use the creating-todo skill to add a new task to Things.

Frequently Asked Questions about creating-todo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a task to Things from my git repository?▼

Yes, task creation requires explicit user confirmation. The Skill provides a clear summary of the proposed to-do item, including its description and the detected Things project, before finalizing the submission to ensure accuracy.

How does automatic project detection work for Things to-dos?▼

To create a to-do in Things, provide a task description or rely on the conversation context. The Skill summarizes the context into a single to-do item, detects the appropriate project from your git repository, and prompts for confirmation before adding it.

Do I need a git repository to use the Things task creation Skill?▼

Yes, a git repository is required for contextual project detection. The Skill relies on the current git repository context to automatically determine and associate the new to-do item with the correct project in your Things app.

Can I specify a project manually when adding a to-do to Things?▼

The Skill automatically determines the appropriate Things project based on the current git repository context. It handles task creation by summarizing conversation context or using provided arguments to generate the to-do item description.

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