kestral-scan-tasks

Aggregate task metadata from Linear, Jira, and GitHub into a unified import manifest.

4|Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kestral-Team/kestral-plugins --skill kestral-scan-tasks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kestral-scan-tasks
Source: https://github.com/Kestral-Team/kestral-plugins/tree/main/skills/kestral-scan-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kestral-Team/kestral-plugins --skill kestral-scan-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the fragmentation of work items by automatically discovering and aggregating tasks from various project management tools into a single, actionable Kestral manifest.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Discovery: Automatically detects and scans task-tracking tools like Linear, Jira, GitHub, Asana, ClickUp, and Shortcut.
  • Intelligent Taxonomy: Identifies workstreams and project signals from raw task data to help organize your workspace.
  • Use Case: When onboarding a new project, use this skill to pull all your open issues from Jira and GitHub into Kestral so you can immediately begin planning your day without manual data entry.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to scan your connected task systems to find and import relevant work items for your current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about kestral-scan-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I aggregate tasks from Jira, Linear, and GitHub into a single project planning view?

Task aggregation from multiple APIs scans connected project management tools to discover work items. It uses heuristic-based detection and schema translation to generate a unified import manifest for centralized planning.

What is the best way to import open issues from Jira and GitHub for new project onboarding?

The best way to import open issues is to run a cross-platform discovery scan across your connected tools. This automatically detects task-like objects and pulls them into a single actionable workspace without manual data entry.

Does this task management integration work with Asana, ClickUp, and Shortcut?

Yes, the task management integration supports cross-platform discovery across Linear, Jira, GitHub, Asana, ClickUp, and Shortcut. It automatically detects and scans task-tracking tools to aggregate work items into a unified manifest.

How does schema translation work when unifying task metadata from different project management tools?

Schema translation works by applying heuristic-based detection to normalize raw task data from various APIs. It identifies workstreams and project signals, ensuring consistent task representation within the centralized ecosystem.

Can I automatically detect workstreams and project signals from raw task data?

Yes, you can automatically detect workstreams and project signals from raw task data. The intelligent taxonomy feature identifies organizational signals from aggregated issues to help structure your workspace during project planning.