openmates:organize-linear-tasks

Audit and clean Linear backlog using git commit references.

43|2|Updated Jan 25, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glowingkitty/OpenMates --skill openmates-organize-linear-tasks
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Skill: openmates:organize-linear-tasks
Source: https://github.com/glowingkitty/OpenMates/tree/main/.claude/skills/organize-linear-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glowingkitty/OpenMates --skill openmates-organize-linear-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents your Linear backlog from becoming cluttered with stale, duplicated, or already-completed work, so developers can focus on tasks that actually need attention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Weekly backlog audit with safe, user-approved changes: Gathers open and recently completed Linear issues, plus git evidence, then presents findings section-by-section before applying any mutations.
  • Ghost task detection via git cross-references: Detects tasks that appear completed in recent commits but remain open in Linear, then offers to mark them Done.
  • Cleanup of stale, unclear, and mis-labeled tasks: Identifies tasks with no recent activity, missing/weak titles or descriptions, priority problems, and label issues, and asks what to change.

Quick Start

Run openmates:organize-linear-tasks with the default weekly audit flow, or use the --section flag to resume an interrupted run.

Frequently Asked Questions about openmates:organize-linear-tasks

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

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How do I automate Linear backlog cleanup and task triage?

Automate Linear backlog cleanup by cross-referencing issue metadata with recent git commits to detect ghost tasks, duplicates, and stale items. The Skill gathers data, presents findings section-by-section, and applies state changes or metadata updates only after gated user confirmations.

How does git cross-referencing detect ghost tasks in Linear?

Git cross-referencing detects ghost tasks by comparing recent git commit references against open Linear issues. If a commit indicates completion but the Linear task remains open, the Skill flags it and offers to mark the task Done.

What is the best way to audit Linear priority and label inconsistencies?

Audit Linear priority and label inconsistencies by staging data from projects, labels, and milestones. The Skill identifies priority problems, missing project assignments, and label issues, then asks what to change during the user-approved review workflow.

Can I run a weekly Linear backlog audit without automatic mutations?

Yes, weekly backlog audits run safely without automatic mutations. The Skill gathers open and recently completed issues plus git evidence, presents findings section-by-section, and requires gated user confirmations before applying any deletions or state updates.

How do I resume an interrupted Linear task triage workflow?

Resume an interrupted Linear task triage workflow by running the Skill with the --section flag. This allows you to continue the weekly audit from the specific stage where the previous run was stopped.

Does Linear backlog deduplication handle merge candidates and unclear titles?

Linear backlog deduplication identifies duplicates and merge candidates alongside tasks with missing or weak titles and descriptions. It stages this metadata for review and applies updates through the appropriate APIs after user approval.