# Productivity Tasks > Simple task management using a shared TASKS.md file. Reference this when the user asks about their tasks, wants to add/complete tasks, or needs help tracking commitments. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/productivity-tasks` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/productivity-tasks` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/productivity-tasks/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Productivity - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/productivity-tasks --- # Task Management Tasks are tracked in a simple `TASKS.md` file that both you and the user can edit. ## File Location **Always use `TASKS.md` in the current working directory.** - If it exists, read/write to it - If it doesn't exist, create it with the template below ## Dashboard Setup (First Run) A visual dashboard is available for managing tasks and memory. **On first interaction with tasks:** 1. Check if `dashboard.html` exists in the current working directory 2. If not, inform the user they can copy it from the productivity pack or run the `productivity-start` skill. 3. Inform the user: "Run `productivity-start` to set up the full system including the dashboard." The task board: - Reads and writes to the same `TASKS.md` file - Auto-saves changes - Watches for external changes (syncs when you edit via CLI) - Supports drag-and-drop reordering of tasks and sections ## Format & Template When creating a new TASKS.md, use this exact template (without example tasks): ```markdown # Tasks ## Active ## Waiting On ## Someday ## Done ``` Task format: - `- [ ] **Task title** - context, for whom, due date` - Sub-bullets for additional details - Completed: `- [x] ~~Task~~ (date)` ## How to Interact **When user asks "what's on my plate" / "my tasks":** - Read TASKS.md - Summarize Active and Waiting On sections - Highlight anything overdue or urgent **When user says "add a task" / "remind me to":** - Add to Active section with `- [ ] **Task**` format - Include context if provided (who it's for, due date) **When user says "done with X" / "finished X":** - Find the task - Change `[ ]` to `[x]` - Add strikethrough: `~~task~~` - Add completion date - Move to Done section **When user asks "what am I waiting on":** - Read the Waiting On section - Note how long each item has been waiting ## Conventions - **Bold** the task title for scannability - Include "for [person]" when it's a commitment to someone - Include "due [date]" for deadlines - Include "since [date]" for waiting items - Sub-bullets for additional context - Keep Done section for ~1 week, then clear old items ## Extracting Tasks When summarizing meetings or conversations, offer to add extracted tasks: - Commitments the user made ("I'll send that over") - Action items assigned to them - Follow-ups mentioned Ask before adding - don't auto-add without confirmation. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/frumu-ai) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.