todo

Create timestamped Obsidian notes for tasks and thoughts in ~/notes/Todo/.

1|1|Updated Oct 1, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles --skill todo-cenk1cenk2
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: todo
Source: https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/todo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles --skill todo-cenk1cenk2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

## What problem does it solve? This Skill enables rapid capture of tasks and fleeting thoughts as lightweight notes in Obsidian, reducing memory load and keeping action items organized.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quick Capture: create timestamped notes in ~/notes/Todo/ for tasks and ideas.
  • Two Note Patterns: Simple Checklist for task tracking and Thought Dump for problem context.
  • Real-world scenario: while meeting, capture tasks and context to review later in a single folder.

### Quick Start Use the todo skill to create a new note in the ~/notes/Todo/ directory with a timestamped filename like 20260101T120000.md. The note will follow the appropriate pattern based on input:

  • Simple Checklist example: a blank checklist to fill in as tasks.
  • Thought Dump example: a short contextual write-up capturing the current problem, approach, and concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions about todo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly capture tasks and thoughts in Obsidian during meetings?

To capture tasks and thoughts in Obsidian, this Skill writes timestamped markdown notes to the ~/notes/Todo/ directory. It supports both simple checklists and thought dump formats for rapid personal productivity logging.

What is the best way to track fleeting tasks with timestamped filenames in Obsidian?

Tracking fleeting tasks with timestamped filenames in Obsidian is done by generating notes named with a YYYYMMDDThhmmss.md format. This deterministic naming ensures notes are chronologically ordered and easily discoverable.

Does this quick capture approach support YAML frontmatter for Obsidian note discovery?

Yes, this quick capture approach supports YAML frontmatter-based discovery for Obsidian notes. This allows the timestamped task and thought dump notes to be properly indexed and searchable within your vault.

Can I capture meeting context as a thought dump without adding planning overhead?

You can capture meeting context as a thought dump without planning overhead by using this Skill to write short contextual markdown write-ups. It records the current problem, approach, and concerns directly into a timestamped note.

How do I create a simple checklist for task tracking in my Obsidian vault?

Creating a simple checklist for task tracking in your Obsidian vault is done by triggering this Skill to generate a blank checklist note. This file is saved in the ~/notes/Todo/ directory for you to fill in as tasks arise.