hr-pto-tracker

Log PTO requests, check overlapping absences, and generate team summaries.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/viditparashar96/second-brain-claude --skill hr-pto-tracker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hr-pto-tracker
Source: https://github.com/viditparashar96/second-brain-claude/tree/main/skills/hr-pto-tracker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/viditparashar96/second-brain-claude --skill hr-pto-tracker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps HR, managers, and team leads avoid surprises by making it simple to log paid time off, see who will be unavailable, and surface coverage gaps before they impact work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Log PTO: Validate employee identity, check for date conflicts, and append entries to a per-employee yearly PTO file in the vault.
  • Check Availability: Search PTO records for a date range and produce an availability matrix that highlights overlapping absences and critical-role conflicts.
  • Team Summary & Analytics: Aggregate PTO by employee and month, show peak leave periods, identify individuals below or above quota, and recommend coverage or escalation steps.
  • Use Case: A manager preparing a sprint can query upcoming leave to ensure a tech lead isn't absent on a delivery milestone and assign temporary ownership if needed.

Quick Start

Ask the PTO Tracker to log PTO by saying: /second-brain:pto-tracker log Alice 2026-07-01 2026-07-07 vacation Family trip

Frequently Asked Questions about hr-pto-tracker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track team PTO and spot overlapping absences before they impact work?

Track team PTO by logging employee leave requests in a per-employee yearly file, then check availability for a specific date range to surface overlapping absences and flag critical-role coverage gaps.

Can I check team availability for a specific date range to avoid coverage gaps?

Yes, you can check team availability by searching PTO records for a target date range to generate an availability matrix that highlights overlapping absences and critical-role conflicts.

How do I generate a department PTO summary showing peak leave periods and quota usage?

Generate a department PTO summary by aggregating leave data by employee and month, which displays peak leave periods, identifies individuals above or below quota, and recommends coverage steps.

Does the PTO tracker require external integrations or calendar connections to log leave?

No external calendar integrations are required; the tracker validates employee identity, checks for date conflicts, and appends entries directly to per-employee PTO files stored in the vault.

What is the best way to log time off requests for a team lead preparing a sprint?

A team lead preparing a sprint can log time off by providing the employee name, date range, and reason, allowing the tracker to check for date conflicts and append the record to the vault.

How does checking overlapping employee leave handle critical role conflicts?

Checking overlapping employee leave performs date-range overlap checks on stored PTO records, explicitly flagging instances where multiple people or individuals in critical roles are absent simultaneously.