prioritize

Rank in-flight work and backlog items into top three actionable tasks.

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #productivity #prioritization #backlog #linear #decision-making

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npx skills add https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc --skill prioritize-mihai-chiorean

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Skill: prioritize
Source: https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc/tree/main/skills/prioritize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc --skill prioritize-mihai-chiorean

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the cognitive overload of managing an overflowing backlog and in-flight tasks by providing a structured, defensible ranking of what to work on next.

Core Features & Use Cases

Context-Aware Ranking: Analyzes active focus, Linear inbox items, and open PRs to determine the most impactful next steps.
Scoring Framework: Uses a systematic approach to evaluate effort, impact, blockers, and deadlines to prevent decision paralysis.
Use Case: When you feel overwhelmed by too many threads, use this skill to generate a prioritized list of your top 3 tasks, complete with the rationale for why they take precedence.

Quick Start

Invoke the prioritize skill to analyze your current inbox and suggest the most important task to start next.

Frequently Asked Questions about prioritize

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

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How do I prioritize my Linear backlog when I have too many in-flight tasks?▼

To prioritize your Linear backlog, the skill ranks in-flight work and backlog items by synthesizing project status, Linear issue data, and user-provided impact assessments to surface the top three actionable tasks.

What is the best way to rank work based on effort and urgency?▼

The best way to rank work is using a systematic scoring framework that evaluates effort, impact, blockers, and deadlines to prevent decision paralysis and generate a defensible prioritized task list.

Do I need a STATUS.md file to prioritize tasks within a single project?▼

Yes, you need a STATUS.md file to perform objective-based prioritization, as the ranking process requires access to project status alongside Linear CLI tools and GitHub PR metadata.

Can I use GitHub PR metadata to help decide what to work on next?▼

Yes, you can use GitHub PR metadata to decide what to work on next, as the context-aware ranking analyzes open PRs alongside active focus and Linear inbox items to determine the most impactful next steps.

How does context-aware prioritization handle dependency resolution?▼

Context-aware prioritization handles dependency resolution by analyzing active focus, Linear inbox items, and open PRs to identify the top three actionable tasks based on effort, urgency, and dependency resolution.