garden-inbox

Classify and archive stale Paperclip inbox entries based on issue status and activity thresholds.

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Search Tags:#cleanup #archiving #Automation #InBox #Paperclip #Task Management

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip --skill garden-inbox

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: garden-inbox
Source: https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/main/.agents/skills/garden-inbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip --skill garden-inbox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the accumulation of stale or resolved work items in a user's inbox, which can clutter the workspace and obscure active priorities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Classification: Scans inbox rows and categorizes them into buckets based on work status, workspace state, and activity age.
Safe Archiving: Provides a structured confirmation workflow to ensure only desired items are archived, with full reversibility.
Use Case: Use this at the end of a sprint to identify and archive all completed or abandoned tasks that have been inactive for over 60 days.

Quick Start

Run the garden-inbox scan command to generate a report of archive candidates for your inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions about garden-inbox

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I clean up my Paperclip inbox?▼

Use the garden-inbox skill to scan your inbox for stale items, confirm the candidates via a checkbox interaction, and apply the archive action to remove them from your view.

What criteria determine if an item is stale?▼

Items are classified as stale based on a configurable threshold of days since the last activity, combined with the issue's status and the state of its associated execution workspace.

Can I undo an inbox archive action?▼

Yes, archiving is a reversible state change. You can undo the action by using the unarchive feature in the issue properties pane or by calling the inbox-archive API endpoint.

Does this skill delete my issues?▼

No, this skill only modifies the inbox archive state, which is a per-user presentation setting. It does not delete issues, branches, or workspaces.