manage-tasks

Manage per-person task boards in the knowledge/Tasks/ directory.

4|Updated Jan 14, 2026

Search Tags:#task management #workflow automation #personal productivity #action items #task tracking #to-do list

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/forwardimpact/monorepo --skill manage-tasks

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Skill: manage-tasks
Source: https://github.com/forwardimpact/monorepo/tree/main/products/basecamp/template/.claude/skills/manage-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/forwardimpact/monorepo --skill manage-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines personal task management by creating, updating, listing, and closing tasks on individual task boards, ensuring that action items are captured and progress is tracked effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

Task Lifecycle Management: Manages tasks from creation to completion, including status updates (Open, In Progress, Blocked, Recently Done).
Action Item Extraction: Integrates with other skills to automatically capture action items from meetings or notes.
Use Case: When a meeting concludes, this Skill can process the extracted action items, add them to the relevant team members' task boards, and ensure they are properly categorized and prioritized.

Quick Start

Add a new task for John Doe with the title 'Prepare Q4 report' and set its priority to high.

Frequently Asked Questions about manage-tasks

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

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How do I track personal tasks and action items automatically?▼

To track personal tasks, this Skill maintains per-person task boards within a knowledge directory, automatically extracting action items from notes and managing their lifecycle from creation to closure. Task boards serve as the canonical source for tracking progress.

How does task management handle prioritization and due dates?▼

Task management supports task prioritization, due dates, and project linking directly on individual task boards. Users can set priority levels such as high during task creation to ensure critical action items are properly categorized.

Can I extract action items from meetings and add them to a to-do list?▼

Yes, action item extraction integrates with other skills to automatically capture tasks from meetings or notes. Extracted items are added to relevant team members' task boards and categorized for effective progress tracking.

What task statuses are supported for workflow automation?▼

Workflow automation supports task statuses including Open, In Progress, Blocked, and Recently Done. These lifecycle states ensure action items are tracked accurately from initial creation through final closure on the task boards.

Do I need any dependencies to organize and track personal tasks?▼

No dependencies are required to organize and track personal tasks. The Skill operates independently using a references component to manage task boards within the knowledge directory structure.

What's the best way to manage per-person task boards for a team?▼

The best way to manage per-person task boards is using this Skill's lifecycle management, which creates individual tracking boards, processes extracted action items, and links tasks to specific projects with priority and due date support.