layton

Orchestrate beads, rolodex cards, and protocols for context-aware briefings.

1|Updated Jan 21, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/layton --skill layton

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: layton
Source: https://github.com/durandom/layton/tree/main/skills/layton
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/layton --skill layton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Layton orchestrates attention management by coordinating state (beads), rolodex lookups, and protocols to deliver context-aware briefings and scheduling tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Orchestrated attention management across connected tools to keep you oriented
Context-aware briefings that synthesize focus, tracked items, and calendar data
Extensible primitives: rolodex cards, protocols, and errands to model your workflow
One-session orientation with a thin CLI for onboarding and health checks

Quick Start

Start by orienting Layton to see the current state and then run a morning briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions about layton

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a context-aware morning briefing for my daily schedule?▼

A morning briefing synthesizes your tracked items, focus state, and calendar data to deliver context-aware attention management. You start by orienting the system to see the current state, then run the morning briefing to get organized for the day.

Can I track items and schedule background tasks using a personal AI secretary?▼

Yes, you can track items and schedule background tasks by applying a specific bead label to managed items. The system orchestrates attention management by coordinating state and protocols to monitor and execute these background errands.

What is attention management and how do beads and protocols organize it?▼

Attention management coordinates your focus, tracked items, and connected tools to keep you oriented. Beads represent state, while protocols model your workflow, ensuring context-aware briefings enforce orientation before taking any actions.

Do I need to connect external tools for querying calendars and email?▼

Querying external tools like calendars and email is a core feature of the orchestrated attention management system. You use it for status checks and briefings, requiring orientation before it performs these external queries.

Can I use custom scripts and references to model my workflow?▼

Yes, you can load custom scripts, references, and assets as directed by the configuration file. These optional resources work alongside rolodex cards and protocols to model your specific workflow and errands.

What are the limitations of using beads for attention management?▼

The system enforces orientation before actions and requires a specific bead label on all managed items. It relies on these extensible primitives—beads, rolodex cards, and protocols—to function, meaning unstructured items cannot be processed.