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task-prioritize

Move a devflow task markdown file between P0–P4 folders and update its YAML priority.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow orchestration#git worktree#backlog management#task prioritization#yaml frontmatter#markdown tasks
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AndreJorgeLopes/devflow --skill task-prioritize
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: task-prioritize
Source: https://github.com/AndreJorgeLopes/devflow/tree/main/skills/task-prioritize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AndreJorgeLopes/devflow --skill task-prioritize

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly reprioritize tasks in the devflow backlog without manual bookkeeping, so your AI coding workflow stays aligned with what matters most right now.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backlog reprioritization: Moves a specified task between priority folders (P0–P4) while keeping its completed state intact.
  • Frontmatter priority updates: Updates the task’s YAML frontmatter priority field to match its destination folder.
  • Safety guardrails: Prevents moving tasks out of done/ so completed work remains completed.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to reprioritize the task by providing the task ID and the target priority, for example reprioritizing FEAT-context-compaction-skill to P1.

Frequently Asked Questions about task-prioritize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I reprioritize markdown tasks in a backlog using YAML frontmatter?▼

To reprioritize markdown tasks, you move the task file between P0–P4 priority folders and update its YAML frontmatter priority field. This synchronizes the file location with its metadata to reflect changing execution order.

Can I move completed tasks out of the done directory when doing backlog reprioritization?▼

Backlog reprioritization cannot move completed tasks out of the done directory. Safety guardrails prevent modifying completed items, ensuring finished work remains intact while you reorder unfinished tasks.

What do I need to provide to update task priority across P0 to P4 directories?▼

You need to provide a task ID and a target priority from P0 to P4. The system locates the task outside the done folder, updates its YAML frontmatter, and moves the file to the matching priority directory.

How does workflow orchestration handle changing execution order for unfinished devflow tasks?▼

Workflow orchestration handles changing execution order by moving devflow task markdown files between priority directories. It updates the YAML frontmatter priority field while leaving completed items in the done folder untouched.

What is the best way to organize markdown files by priority levels for backlog management?▼

Organize markdown files by priority levels by moving them between P0–P4 directories and updating their YAML frontmatter. This keeps backlog management aligned with current execution priorities without manual bookkeeping.

Why does my task remain in the old priority folder after updating its YAML frontmatter priority?▼

A task remains in the old folder if the file relocation failed. Proper reprioritization requires moving the markdown file to the correct P0–P4 directory alongside updating its YAML frontmatter priority field.

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