kanban-heartbeat

Scan Kanban boards for stagnant tasks and generate a Markdown report.

173|42|Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cyanluna-git/cyanluna.skills --skill kanban-heartbeat
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Skill: kanban-heartbeat
Source: https://github.com/cyanluna-git/cyanluna.skills/tree/main/kanban-heartbeat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cyanluna-git/cyanluna.skills --skill kanban-heartbeat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill scans Kanban boards to identify stagnant tasks that have seen no agent activity for a configurable number of days, and can optionally append Heartbeat entries to the task logs. It also outputs a Markdown report detailing the stagnation across projects to help teams focus on aging work and drive timely action.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects stagnant tasks across multiple projects (or a single project) based on a days-threshold.
  • Generates a Markdown table report of aging work with project, status, days, and title.
  • Optionally writes heartbeat entries to each task's agent_log to signal activity needs and aid notifications.
  • Supports configurable thresholds and dry-run mode to validate results without modifying logs.

Quick Start

Run kanban-heartbeat to scan all active projects for stagnation and optionally append heartbeat entries to agent logs.

Frequently Asked Questions about kanban-heartbeat

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify stagnant tasks on a Kanban board?

To identify stagnant tasks on a Kanban board, this Skill scans active projects for tasks with no agent activity for a configurable number of days. It outputs a Markdown table report detailing project, status, days, and title to surface aging work.

How do I log heartbeats for inactive Kanban tasks?

To log heartbeats for inactive Kanban tasks, the Skill optionally appends Heartbeat entries to each task's agent_log. This signals activity needs and aids notifications for stagnant work identified during the Kanban board scan.

Can I scan multiple Kanban projects for aging work at once?

Yes, you can scan multiple Kanban projects for aging work at once. The Skill detects stagnant tasks across multiple projects or a single project based on a configurable days-threshold, generating a unified Markdown table report.

What is the default threshold for detecting stagnant Kanban tasks?

The default threshold for detecting stagnant Kanban tasks is 3 days of no agent activity. The Skill scans for tasks with no agent activity for N days, allowing you to configure this threshold to suit your team's workflow.

Can I test Kanban stagnation reporting without modifying task logs?

Yes, you can validate Kanban stagnation reporting without modifying task logs using dry-run mode. This validates scan results and generates the Markdown report without appending heartbeat entries to the agent_log.

Do I need credentials to scan Kanban boards for stagnant tasks?

Yes, you need credentials to scan Kanban boards for stagnant tasks. The Skill requires access credentials via the standard Kanban auth store to authenticate with the Kanban API for fetching project, board, and task data.