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list-tasks

Categorize tasks from tasks.md and tasks-future.md by age and suggest actions for undated tasks.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#task prioritization#work organization#task categorization#task overview
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/popstas/obsidian-agent-base --skill list-tasks-popstas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: list-tasks
Source: https://github.com/popstas/obsidian-agent-base/tree/main/skills/list-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/popstas/obsidian-agent-base --skill list-tasks-popstas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive overview of your open tasks, helping you identify new, recent, and long-standing tasks, as well as tasks without a creation date.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Overview: View all open tasks from tasks.md, including new tasks, tasks from the previous day, tasks older than 7 days, and tasks without a creation date.
  • Task Age Analysis: Categorize tasks based on their age and provide suggestions for tasks without a creation date.
  • Use Case: When you want to start your day with a clear understanding of your tasks, use this Skill to quickly review your task list and prioritize your work.

Quick Start

Run the list-tasks command to get a detailed overview of your tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about list-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a categorized overview of my tasks in Obsidian?▼

This Skill provides a task overview by parsing tasks.md and tasks-future.md in your vault, categorizing open tasks by age and identifying entries without creation dates.

How do I organize tasks by age to identify long-standing work?▼

Task age analysis groups entries by parsing date annotations, separating new tasks, tasks from the previous day, and tasks older than 7 days for prioritization.

How can I find tasks that are missing a creation date in my markdown task list?▼

To find tasks missing a creation date, the Skill performs content analysis on your task list, identifying undated entries and suggesting actions to resolve them.

What is the best way to review open tasks before starting my daily work?▼

The best way to review open tasks is by generating a categorized list from your vault's markdown files, highlighting new, recent, and undated tasks to prioritize daily work.

Can I use this task management skill with any markdown file in my vault?▼

No, this task management Skill operates specifically on the contents of tasks.md and tasks-future.md files within your vault, parsing task entries based on date annotations.

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