penny-timeblock

Plan a timeblocked day from calendar events, notes, and energy patterns.

Updated Jun 17, 2025

Search Tags:#planning #productivity #calendar #daily-notes #timeblocking #energy-patterns #davit

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npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill penny-timeblock

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Skill: penny-timeblock
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/penny-timeblock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill penny-timeblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan a timeblocked day by analyzing calendar events, energy patterns, and contextual notes to reduce decision fatigue and optimize focus.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reads calendar events via the davit CLI and existing daily notes to inform day planning.
Generates a balanced sequence of blocks (Deep Work, Admin, Movement, etc.) based on energy patterns and active projects.
Presents a proposed plan as a markdown table and asks for confirmation before creating any events.

Quick Start

Create a timeblocked plan for tomorrow using calendar events, daily notes context, and energy patterns, and present it as a markdown table with brief reasoning.

Frequently Asked Questions about penny-timeblock

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I plan a timeblocked day using my calendar events and daily notes?▼

To plan a timeblocked day, the Skill reads your existing calendar events via the davit CLI and consults your daily notes to generate a balanced sequence of deep work, admin, and movement blocks based on your energy patterns.

Can I automatically schedule deep work and admin blocks based on my energy patterns?▼

Yes, you can automatically schedule deep work and admin blocks by analyzing your energy patterns and active projects, which generates a proposed timeblocked plan tailored to your daily context and focus levels.

Does this daily planning tool require the davit CLI to read calendar events?▼

Yes, the davit CLI is required to read your existing calendar events, allowing the Skill to analyze your current schedule and propose a balanced timeblocked plan without conflicting with your active commitments.

How does timeblocking with energy patterns reduce decision fatigue?▼

Timeblocking with energy patterns reduces decision fatigue by automatically matching tasks like deep work or movement to your optimal focus periods, generating a structured daily plan that minimizes manual scheduling choices.

Will I be prompted before new calendar events are created for my daily plan?▼

Yes, you will be prompted for confirmation before any events are created, ensuring you review the proposed markdown table of timeblocks and approve the schedule before it is applied to your calendar.