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lane

Manage thematic work lanes for sequencing, starvation tracking, and progress visibility.

2|Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#project management#agile#sprint planning#task organization#lane management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Clavain --skill lane
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lane
Source: https://github.com/mistakeknot/Clavain/tree/main/skills/lane
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Clavain --skill lane

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage complex projects by organizing tasks (beads) into thematic lanes, improving visibility into progress, identifying bottlenecks, and facilitating better sequencing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thematic Grouping: Group beads by modules, epics, or ongoing themes (e.g., 'interop', 'kernel', 'ux').
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor the status and velocity of work within each lane.
  • Starvation Monitoring: Identify lanes or beads that are blocked or not progressing.
  • Lane Creation & Management: Automatically discover potential lanes or create them manually, and assign beads via labels.
  • Use Case: A software team can use this to group all features related to a new 'authentication module' into a single lane, allowing them to track its development independently and ensure it doesn't get blocked by other work.

Quick Start

Show the current lane dashboard by typing /clavain:lane status.

Frequently Asked Questions about lane

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize tasks into thematic lanes for sprint planning?▼

Thematic lane management groups project tasks by modules or epics to improve sequencing and progress visibility. You can discover lanes automatically or create them manually, assigning tasks via labels to monitor workflow bottlenecks.

What is the best way to track task starvation in agile project management?▼

Starvation monitoring in agile management identifies blocked or non-progressing tasks within specific thematic lanes. The system calculates starvation scores to help teams visualize lane velocity and address stalled workflows effectively.

How do I visualize lane velocity for ongoing project modules?▼

Visualizing lane velocity requires assigning tasks to thematic lanes using labels and command-line tools. Once synchronized, the system dashboard displays the progress status and velocity of work within each tracked lane.

Does lane management work for grouping features into epics?▼

Lane management supports grouping features into epics by organizing tasks into thematic categories like 'kernel' or 'ux'. This allows independent development tracking for specific modules to ensure they avoid cross-work blockages.

What's the best way to discover potential lanes in a complex workflow?▼

Discovering potential lanes involves analyzing existing task labels within a project management system. The tool can automatically suggest thematic groupings based on your current tasks, or you can manually define specific lanes as needed.

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