triage

Convert unstructured inbox text into structured work items with metadata.

1|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/owebboy/maestro --skill triage-owebboy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/owebboy/maestro/tree/main/skills/triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/owebboy/maestro --skill triage-owebboy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of unorganized, ad-hoc task capture by converting raw inbox bullets into structured, actionable work items that integrate with your project management backend.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Conversion: Automatically promotes loose bullets from a local inbox file into formal work items with defined types and priorities.
  • Intelligent Deduping: Prevents task bloat by identifying and relating potential duplicates against existing active work items.
  • Workflow Integration: Supports both local-only workflows and backend-integrated systems like Jira, GitHub, or Linear, ensuring your task lifecycle remains consistent.

Quick Start

Use the triage skill to process all pending items in the maestro inbox and convert them into structured tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an unstructured text inbox into structured work items?

Triage converts unstructured text captures from a local inbox file into structured work items by defining metadata, classifying types, and promoting tasks to a backend store. It operates within a project management lifecycle to organize ad-hoc task captures.

How does task deduplication work when processing a local inbox?

Task deduplication prevents task bloat by identifying and relating potential duplicates against existing active work items in your backend store. This ensures that when promoting loose inbox bullets, redundant tasks are automatically flagged and related.

Do I need a maestro adapter to use the triage workflow?

Yes, a configured maestro adapter is required to handle item creation and status transitions. Triage requires this integration to promote unstructured text captures into formal work items within your project management backend.

Can I use triage with backend-integrated systems like Jira, GitHub, or Linear?

Yes, triage supports backend-integrated systems like Jira, GitHub, or Linear. It ensures your task lifecycle remains consistent by promoting tasks to your configured maestro adapter backend store while also supporting local-only workflows.

What is the best way to automate task management from raw inbox bullets?

Automating task management from raw inbox bullets is best handled by triage, which converts loose text captures into structured work items with defined types and priorities. It automatically deduplicates against active tasks and promotes them to a backend store.