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todo-finder

Extract action-item comments like TODOs and FIXMEs from codebases.

6|2|Updated Oct 31, 2025
Search Tags:#project management#code review#task management#technical debt#todo#hack#fixme
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dexploarer/claudius-skills --skill todo-finder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: todo-finder
Source: https://github.com/Dexploarer/claudius-skills/tree/main/examples/beginner/simple-skills/todo-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dexploarer/claudius-skills --skill todo-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Action item comments like TODOs, FIXMEs, and HACKs often get lost in a codebase, leading to forgotten tasks and accumulating technical debt. This Skill systematically finds, categorizes, and prioritizes these items, making them actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Comment Scan: Searches for various markers (TODO, FIXME, HACK, BUG, NOTE, OPTIMIZE, REFACTOR) across multiple file types.
  • Prioritized Reporting: Organizes findings into Critical, Important, and Informational categories, providing file paths and line numbers for quick navigation.
  • Use Case: "Find all TODOs, FIXMEs, and HACKs in my project and give me a summary of critical issues."

Quick Start

Find all TODOs and FIXMEs in the current project directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about todo-finder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find all TODO and FIXME comments scattered across my codebase?▼

Action-item comments like TODOs and FIXMEs can be systematically extracted from your entire codebase by scanning all files for standard markers, organizing results by file path and line number so you can navigate directly to each item for review and prioritization.

What markers does a todo finder scan for besides TODO and FIXME?▼

A comprehensive todo finder typically scans for HACK, BUG, NOTE, OPTIMIZE, and REFACTOR markers in addition to TODO and FIXME, capturing the full spectrum of action items developers embed in code comments across multiple file types and languages.

Can I organize action-item comments by severity or priority?▼

Yes, action items can be categorized into severity levels—Critical, Important, and Informational—enabling you to focus sprint planning and task assignment on high-impact technical debt and blockers first.

Does scanning for action items work across multiple programming languages and file types?▼

Comprehensive action-item scanning supports multi-file projects across different languages and file types by extracting markers from comments in each language's native comment syntax, delivering a unified report with consistent file paths and line-number context.

How does finding action items help prevent technical debt from accumulating?▼

Surfacing all TODOs, FIXMEs, and related markers in a readable, organized report makes forgotten tasks visible and actionable, enabling teams to systematically address technical debt during sprint planning rather than letting issues compound silently.

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