ctx-add-task

Record session follow-up tasks into TASKS.md using ctx add task.

74|14|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ActiveMemory/ctx --skill ctx-add-task
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ctx-add-task
Source: https://github.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/tree/main/internal/tpl/claude/skills/ctx-add-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ActiveMemory/ctx --skill ctx-add-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams quickly convert vague follow-up ideas into concrete, trackable tasks added to TASKS.md, ensuring nothing important slips through the cracks during a session.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Record actionable tasks: Create clearly scoped tasks in TASKS.md so teammates know what to do and why.
  • Guided prompts: Provides a structured approach to capture scope, rationale, and priority to avoid duplicates.
  • Use case: During a sprint planning or a mentoring session, convert a topic like "Improve login flow" into a tracked task with a descriptive title and optional priority, so it can be prioritized and tracked.

Quick Start

Run ctx add task "Describe the task" to record a new item in TASKS.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about ctx-add-task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add actionable tasks to a markdown backlog during a session?

To add actionable tasks to a markdown backlog, use the ctx add task command with a descriptive string to record items directly into TASKS.md, ensuring follow-up work is tracked. Optional priority and section flags structure the records.

What is the best way to decompose session topics into trackable tasks?

Decomposing session topics into trackable tasks involves capturing the rationale and scope as a descriptive string, then recording it in TASKS.md. This prevents vague follow-up ideas from slipping through the cracks during workflows like sprint planning.

Can I assign priority levels when recording follow-up work in TASKS.md?

You can assign priority levels when recording follow-up work in TASKS.md by appending the optional --priority flag to the ctx add task command, allowing teammates to understand what to do and why with clear prioritization.

Does this task-management workflow require any external dependencies?

This task-management workflow requires no external dependencies. It operates natively during a session to identify follow-up work, relying solely on the ctx add task command and a TASKS.md file to store structured records.

How do I avoid duplicate tasks when converting session notes into a backlog?

To avoid duplicate tasks when converting session notes into a backlog, the workflow provides guided prompts to capture scope and rationale clearly before adding the entry to TASKS.md, ensuring each recorded item is uniquely scoped.