pm-housekeeping

Remove stale, cancelled, rejected, or superseded items from project boards.

1|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pinkroosterai/PinkRoosterMcp --skill pm-housekeeping
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pm-housekeeping
Source: https://github.com/pinkroosterai/PinkRoosterMcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/pm-housekeeping
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pinkroosterai/PinkRoosterMcp --skill pm-housekeeping

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles the clutter on project boards by identifying and removing outdated or irrelevant items like cancelled issues, rejected feature requests, and superseded work packages, ensuring the board remains focused on active priorities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stale Item Identification: Detects items that haven't been updated in a significant period.
  • Status-Based Cleanup: Removes items explicitly marked as Cancelled, Rejected, or Replaced.
  • User Confirmation: Always prompts for approval before any deletions occur, with a dry-run option available.
  • Use Case: After a project phase concludes, use this Skill to prune the board of all completed, cancelled, or superseded tasks, making it easier to see what's next.

Quick Start

Run the pm-housekeeping skill to clean up stale items on the project board.

Frequently Asked Questions about pm-housekeeping

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

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How do I clean up stale items on a project board?

To clean up stale items on a project board, this Skill queries project status, loads all items, and categorizes candidates like cancelled issues or rejected feature requests for removal. It always prompts for user confirmation before executing any deletions via API calls.

What is the best way to remove cancelled or superseded work packages from project management boards?

The best way to remove superseded work packages from project management boards is to identify them by status and stale update periods. This Skill detects items marked as Cancelled, Rejected, or Replaced, ensuring the board remains focused on active priorities through safe deletion.

Can I preview workflow optimization changes before deleting rejected feature requests?

Yes, you can preview workflow optimization changes using the built-in dry-run mode. This mode allows you to safely preview the cleanup of rejected feature requests and other stale entities before any actual deletions occur, requiring your final approval to execute.

When do I need to run a project board cleanup for workflow optimization?

You need to run a project board cleanup for workflow optimization after a project phase concludes. Pruning the board of completed, cancelled, or superseded tasks during this transition makes it significantly easier to see active priorities and clearly determine what work is next.

Does this housekeeping Skill delete project issues without user confirmation?

No, this housekeeping Skill does not delete project issues without user confirmation. It always prompts for approval before any deletions occur, operating safely by querying project status, loading items, categorizing candidates, and offering a dry-run mode to preview changes beforehand.