One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ma08/botfiles --skill start-new-task
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start-new-task
Source: https://github.com/ma08/botfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/start-new-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ma08/botfiles --skill start-new-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually creating consistent task folders, capturing session and machine metadata, and linking new work to issue trackers is time-consuming and error-prone for developers running long-lived coding agents across multiple machines and environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Task Scaffolding: Creates standardized task folder structures with status files, user input storage, and progress artifact directories out of the box, eliminating manual setup work.
  • Tracker Integration: Automatically links new tasks to GitHub or Linear issues, including auto-creating Linear tickets for work that doesn't already have a tracker entry to ensure no work is untracked.
  • Context Capture: Records machine details, coding agent session IDs, and zellij session metadata, with optional live sync of session anchors to linked tracker issues for seamless cross-session handoffs.
  • Use Case: A developer working on a 24/7 coding agent can use this skill to start a new feature task linked to an existing Linear ticket, automatically capture their current zellij session and machine info, and get a pre-populated task folder with all required context for continuous work across sessions.

Quick Start

Invoke the start-new-task skill with a short description of your new coding task to automatically create a structured task folder, link it to your existing GitHub or Linear issue, and capture all current machine, session, and zellij metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-new-task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create structured task folders for coding agents with session metadata?

Automated task scaffolding creates standardized task folder structures with status files, user input storage, and progress artifact directories, while capturing machine details and zellij session metadata for continuous workflows.

How does cross-session handoff work for long-lived coding agent tasks?

Cross-session handoff works by recording coding agent session IDs and zellij session metadata into structured task folders, optionally live syncing session anchors to linked tracker issues for seamless continuity across sessions.

Can I automatically link new coding tasks to existing GitHub or Linear issues?

Yes, tracker integration automatically links new tasks to existing GitHub or Linear issues, and can auto-create Linear tickets for work that lacks a tracker entry to ensure no work is untracked.

What is the best way to track 24/7 coding agent workflows across multiple machines?

Tracking 24/7 coding agent workflows across multiple machines is best handled by capturing machine details and session metadata into standardized task folders, ensuring consistent context for continuous work.

Do I need to manually configure task context when starting a new coding agent task?

No, you do not need to manually configure task context; invoking the skill with a short task description automatically creates the folder, links the tracker issue, and captures all required context.