task-create

Create markdown task files or push TODOs to a nanite vault.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hollis-labs/volon --skill task-create-hollis-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: task-create
Source: https://github.com/hollis-labs/volon/tree/main/plugins/tasks-nanite/skills/task-create
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hollis-labs/volon --skill task-create-hollis-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Agents and automation need a reliable way to persist TODOs and task metadata into a configured task store without manual intervention or inconsistent formatting. This Skill centralizes task creation so tasks always include required frontmatter, consistent IDs, and metadata (priority, tags, context, project).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backend dispatch: writes a markdown task file to the configured files root or pushes a todo item into a nanite vault depending on volon.yaml.
  • Argument resolution and validation: parses title, priority, tags, context, and project with sensible defaults and error messages.
  • Nanite integration and safe file writes: resolves vault name→ID, calls nanite push and parses JSON responses, or generates collision-resistant TASK-YYYYMMDD-NNN ids and writes frontmatter-only task files.
  • Use Case: an automation or agent run creates a new work item during planning or execution and needs it persisted with consistent metadata for downstream tracking and QA.

Quick Start

Create a task titled "Implement worktree skill" with priority=A, tags=dev,cli, context=dev, and project=auto.

Frequently Asked Questions about task-create

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create markdown task files with frontmatter for project tracking?

To create markdown task files, this Skill generates collision-resistant TASK-YYYYMMDD-NNN ids and writes frontmatter-only task records to the configured files root. It parses title, priority, tags, context, and project to persist consistent metadata for downstream tracking.

Can I push TODO items directly into a nanite vault from an automation script?

Yes, you can push TODO items into a nanite vault. The Skill resolves vault name to ID, calls the nanite CLI push command, and parses the JSON responses to ensure the todo item and its metadata are successfully persisted in the vault.

What is needed to configure a backend for persisting agent tasks?

Configuring a backend requires access to volon.yaml for storage and project settings. For the files backend, you need write permission to the files task root, and for the nanite backend, the nanite CLI must be available for vault resolution.

Does task creation work with both file-based markdown records and nanite vaults?

Yes, task creation supports both file-based markdown records and nanite vaults. Depending on your volon.yaml configuration, it dispatches the task to either write a markdown file to the files root or push an item into a nanite vault.

How do agents ensure consistent metadata and IDs when adding TODOs?

Agents ensure consistent metadata by centralizing task creation through this Skill, which validates arguments and generates required frontmatter. It enforces consistent IDs and metadata like priority, tags, context, and project without manual intervention.