record-todos

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

5|2|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills --skill record-todos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.