penny-monthly

Guide a monthly retrospective review and triage tasks from Obsidian notes.

Updated Jun 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill penny-monthly
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: penny-monthly
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/penny-monthly
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill penny-monthly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, repeatable month-end retro to reflect on the past month, identify open tasks, and align with quarterly goals, then translate insights into a concrete plan for next month.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Month-end retro for personal projects and work, including a concise summary, pattern detection, and wins.
  • Task triage to decide what to do now, defer, or drop, with carried tasks to the next period.
  • Quarterly alignment planning, with a next-month plan and memory updates to track progress over time.

Quick Start

Initiate the penny-monthly retro for the current month and generate a prioritized plan for next month.

Frequently Asked Questions about penny-monthly

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

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How do I run a structured monthly retrospective and plan for the next month?

A monthly retrospective reviews the past month, triages open tasks, and aligns upcoming work with quarterly goals. This process translates reflections into a concise summary and a concrete, prioritized plan for the next month.

How do I triage tasks during a month-end review?

Task triage during a month-end review involves evaluating open items to decide what to do now, defer to the next period, or drop entirely. This ensures carried tasks are actively prioritized rather than blindly rolled over.

Can I use Obsidian notes for monthly planning and task triage?

Yes, you can use Obsidian notes for monthly planning by reading structured notes and memory files. The system uses these inputs to detect patterns, identify wins, and generate triage decisions for your next month plan.

What is the best way to align monthly plans with quarterly goals?

Aligning monthly plans with quarterly goals requires reviewing past progress and mapping upcoming tasks to broader objectives. This ensures your next-month plan actively tracks and supports long-term progress through memory updates.

Do I need a specific memory file structure for month-end retros?

Month-end retros require reading inputs from a structured memory file to track progress over time. Using a dedicated markdown memory file ensures past reflections and quarterly alignments are available for future planning.

Why should I drop tasks during a monthly retrospective instead of carrying them over?

Dropping tasks during a monthly retrospective prevents stale items from accumulating in your next month plan. Triage decisions help identify low-value tasks to remove, ensuring your focus remains on priorities that align with quarterly goals.