update-tasks

Parse markdown task files for completion markers and update project plans.

1|Updated Feb 26, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #archive #task-sync #project-plan #status-update #completion-sentinel

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npx skills add https://github.com/aberrantCode/llm_skills --skill update-tasks

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Skill: update-tasks
Source: https://github.com/aberrantCode/llm_skills/tree/main/claude/skills/project-manager/sub-skills/update-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aberrantCode/llm_skills --skill update-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing active tasks manually leads to outdated plans and missed completions, causing project drift and extra coordination effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read active task files: Scans every markdown file in docs/tasks/active/.
Detect completion sentinel: Looks for a ## Completion section and parses Status: and Summary: fields.
Update plan and archive: Adjusts the project plan task status, moves completed files to an archive, and logs notes.
Idempotent operation: Safe to run repeatedly without re‑executing already completed tasks.

Quick Start

Ask the project-manager skill to run the /update-tasks command to synchronize and archive active tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically archive completed tasks in a markdown project plan?▼

To automatically archive completed tasks in a markdown project plan, the Skill scans active task files for a Completion section, updates the plan status, and moves finished markdown files to an archive directory.

What is the best way to sync task status across multiple markdown files?▼

Syncing task status across multiple markdown files is handled by parsing Completion sections with Status and Summary fields, adjusting the project plan, and logging updates without re-executing the completed tasks.

How does the completion sentinel work when updating project plans?▼

The completion sentinel works by looking for a specific markdown section titled Completion, reading its Status and Summary fields, and using that data to adjust task statuses in the project plan before archiving the file.

Can I safely run a task sync command repeatedly without duplicating work?▼

Yes, you can safely run the task sync command repeatedly because the operation is idempotent, meaning it checks completion markers and logs updates without re-executing tasks that are already marked as finished.

Do I need a specific directory structure to sync active markdown tasks?▼

Yes, you need a specific directory structure to sync active markdown tasks; the Skill operates on markdown documents located in the docs/tasks/active directory to parse statuses and move completed files to an archive.

Why are my completed task files not updating in the project plan?▼

Completed task files may not update in the project plan if they lack a properly formatted Completion section with Status and Summary fields, which the Skill parses in markdown files to detect and archive finished work.