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file-todos

Manage file-based todos with markdown and YAML frontmatter.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#project management#markdown#task management#technical debt#todo
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danfrdn/antigravity-config --skill file-todos-danfrdn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: file-todos
Source: https://github.com/danfrdn/antigravity-config/tree/main/skills/file-todos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danfrdn/antigravity-config --skill file-todos-danfrdn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust system for tracking and managing project tasks, technical debt, and feedback directly within markdown files in the todos/ directory, ensuring clarity and accountability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Todo Creation: Easily create new todo items with a standardized file structure and naming convention.
  • Lifecycle Management: Track todos through pending, ready, and complete statuses.
  • Dependency Tracking: Define and manage dependencies between todo items.
  • Triage & Prioritization: Facilitate the review and approval of pending tasks.
  • Work Logging: Maintain a detailed chronological record of actions and learnings for each todo.
  • Use Case: When a code review identifies a piece of technical debt, you can use this skill to create a new todo file, assign a priority, and link it to other related tasks, ensuring it gets addressed systematically.

Quick Start

Create a new todo file for a critical bug fix with the description "fix-login-issue" and high priority.

Frequently Asked Questions about file-todos

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track technical debt and project tasks using markdown files?▼

You can track technical debt and project tasks by creating markdown files with YAML frontmatter inside a designated directory, assigning priorities, and logging detailed chronological work records for each item.

How do I manage task dependencies and statuses in a file-based todo workflow?▼

File-based todo workflow management supports defining dependencies between todo items and transitioning their statuses across pending, ready, and complete states to facilitate systematic triage and code review integration.

What is the best way to triage pending feature requests in a local development environment?▼

The best way to triage pending feature requests locally is to use a markdown-based tracking system that allows you to review, prioritize, and approve tasks systematically before moving them to a ready status.

Can I log chronological work history and learnings for individual project todos?▼

Yes, you can log chronological work history and learnings by maintaining detailed records within each markdown todo file, ensuring accountability and capturing context for code reviews and issue resolution.

Does file-based task management work without external project management platforms?▼

File-based task management works entirely offline within your local directory structure, using markdown files and YAML frontmatter to track statuses, priorities, and dependencies without requiring external platforms or databases.

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