tasks

Manage reusable task templates and a prioritized work queue with status tracking.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vellum-ai/vellum-assistant --skill tasks-vellum-ai
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Skill: tasks
Source: https://github.com/vellum-ai/vellum-assistant/tree/main/skills/tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vellum-ai/vellum-assistant --skill tasks-vellum-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Two-layer task system combines reusable templates with a structured work item queue to reduce manual task management and improve consistency across conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Templates: Save conversation patterns as reusable templates and execute them later with different inputs.
  • Work Items (Task Queue): Maintain a prioritized queue with status tracking (queued, running, awaiting_review, done) to organize execution and follow-ups.
  • Use Case: Capture a recurring pattern and run it with different data in future chats.

Quick Start

Save the current conversation as a reusable template, then add a prioritized work item to the queue for execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage a task queue with priority and status tracking?

Task templates let you capture recurring conversation patterns and execute them later with different inputs. This reduces manual task setup by saving repeatable task patterns as reusable templates for future chats.

What's the best way to automate recurring workflow tasks?

Automate recurring workflows by saving the current conversation as a reusable template, then adding a prioritized work item to the queue for execution. This two-layer task system reduces manual management and improves consistency across conversations.

Can I save a conversation pattern as a template to run with different data?

The task queue supports four explicit status transitions: queued, running, awaiting_review, and done. These statuses organize execution and follow-ups to maintain a structured and prioritized work item queue.

Do I need any external dependencies to use the task queue system?

No external dependencies are required to use the task queue system. It operates independently to coordinate reusable task templates and manage a prioritized work item queue within your conversations.