record-todos

Append user ideas to .claude/todos/active.md without executing them.

5|2|Updated Jan 20, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #note-taking #organization #backlog #todo #brainstorm #idea-capture

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills --skill record-todos

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: record-todos
Source: https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/record-todos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills --skill record-todos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

People often want to capture ideas or tasks without committing to immediate action. This skill provides a dedicated todo recording mode that saves raw thoughts to a centralized location for later review and prioritization.

Core Features & Use Cases

Immediate capture: Append user-provided ideas to .claude/todos/active.md without enforcing action.
Non-disruptive exit: On completion, summarize activity, prioritize items, and archive completed tasks.
Safety and discipline: Avoid executing or proposing solutions during recording; acts purely as a diary-like backlog.
Escalation for review: Supports moving items to done.md and archiving when the backlog grows beyond thresholds.

Quick Start

Tell me a todo and I will record it to .claude/todos/active.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about record-todos

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I capture ideas as todos without executing them immediately?▼

Capture ideas as todos without execution by appending raw thoughts to an active backlog file. This non-disruptive recording mode prevents premature action, strictly archiving ideas for later review and prioritization.

What is the best way to record brainstorming notes for later prioritization?▼

Record brainstorming notes for later prioritization by saving raw thoughts to a centralized markdown file. This diary-like backlog collects ideas without proposing solutions, ensuring pure ideation before task escalation.

How do I manage a growing todo backlog and archive completed tasks?▼

Manage a growing todo backlog by escalating items to a done file and archiving when the list exceeds thresholds. On session exit, the system summarizes activity and prioritizes items to maintain backlog health.

Can I use a todo recording mode that avoids proposing solutions during ideation?▼

Yes, a dedicated todo recording mode avoids proposing solutions during ideation by acting purely as a backlog. It enforces safety and discipline by capturing items without executing or suggesting actions.

How does a non-disruptive todo backlog handle session exit and summarization?▼

A non-disruptive todo backlog handles session exit by summarizing activity, prioritizing recorded items, and archiving completed tasks. This ensures raw ideas are organized and preserved without forcing immediate execution.