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file-todos

Manages file-based todo tracking with markdown and YAML frontmatter.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#project management#markdown#task management#dependencies#todos
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JimmyChen-NXP/zephyr-team-activity-dashboard --skill file-todos-jimmychen-nxp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: file-todos
Source: https://github.com/JimmyChen-NXP/zephyr-team-activity-dashboard/tree/main/.github/skills/file-todos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JimmyChen-NXP/zephyr-team-activity-dashboard --skill file-todos-jimmychen-nxp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines project task management by providing a structured, file-based system for tracking todos, their status, and dependencies, ensuring clarity and organization in development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Todo Creation & Management: Create, update, and complete todos using markdown files with YAML frontmatter.
  • Status & Priority Tracking: Assign statuses (pending, ready, complete) and priorities (p1, p2, p3) to todos.
  • Dependency Management: Define and track inter-todo dependencies to ensure proper workflow sequencing.
  • Use Case: When a code review identifies a potential issue requiring more than 15 minutes of work, create a new todo file, define its problem, proposed solutions, and acceptance criteria, then triage it for approval.

Quick Start

Create a new todo file for a critical bug fix with the description 'fix-login-issue' and priority 'p1'.

Frequently Asked Questions about file-todos

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage project todos using markdown files?▼

You can manage project todos by creating markdown files with YAML frontmatter, which allows you to define the task description, status, priority, and dependencies for structured tracking.

How do I track task dependencies in a markdown-based todo system?▼

Task dependencies are tracked by defining inter-todo relationships within the YAML frontmatter of your markdown files, ensuring proper workflow sequencing across pending, ready, and complete statuses.

Can I assign priorities to tasks in a file-based project management workflow?▼

Yes, you can assign priorities using p1, p2, and p3 levels within the YAML frontmatter of your markdown todo files to triage and organize development tasks effectively.

When should I create a new todo file for code review issues?▼

You should create a new todo file when a code review identifies a potential issue requiring more than 15 minutes of work, documenting the problem, proposed solutions, and acceptance criteria for triage.

What is the best way to automate task status updates in a markdown todo workflow?▼

You can automate task status updates by integrating the markdown todo files with slash commands, allowing you to transition tasks between pending, ready, and complete states programmatically.

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