ctx-add-task

Record session follow-up tasks into TASKS.md using ctx add task.

74|14|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ActiveMemory/ctx --skill ctx-add-task
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ctx-add-task
Source: https://github.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/tree/main/internal/tpl/claude/skills/ctx-add-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ActiveMemory/ctx --skill ctx-add-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams quickly convert vague follow-up ideas into concrete, trackable tasks added to TASKS.md, ensuring nothing important slips through the cracks during a session.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Record actionable tasks: Create clearly scoped tasks in TASKS.md so teammates know what to do and why.
  • Guided prompts: Provides a structured approach to capture scope, rationale, and priority to avoid duplicates.
  • Use case: During a sprint planning or a mentoring session, convert a topic like "Improve login flow" into a tracked task with a descriptive title and optional priority, so it can be prioritized and tracked.

Quick Start

Run ctx add task "Describe the task" to record a new item in TASKS.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about ctx-add-task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add actionable tasks to a markdown backlog during a session?▼

To add actionable tasks to a markdown backlog, use the ctx add task command with a descriptive string to record items directly into TASKS.md, ensuring follow-up work is tracked. Optional priority and section flags structure the records.

What is the best way to decompose session topics into trackable tasks?▼

Decomposing session topics into trackable tasks involves capturing the rationale and scope as a descriptive string, then recording it in TASKS.md. This prevents vague follow-up ideas from slipping through the cracks during workflows like sprint planning.

Can I assign priority levels when recording follow-up work in TASKS.md?▼

You can assign priority levels when recording follow-up work in TASKS.md by appending the optional --priority flag to the ctx add task command, allowing teammates to understand what to do and why with clear prioritization.

Does this task-management workflow require any external dependencies?▼

This task-management workflow requires no external dependencies. It operates natively during a session to identify follow-up work, relying solely on the ctx add task command and a TASKS.md file to store structured records.

How do I avoid duplicate tasks when converting session notes into a backlog?▼

To avoid duplicate tasks when converting session notes into a backlog, the workflow provides guided prompts to capture scope and rationale clearly before adding the entry to TASKS.md, ensuring each recorded item is uniquely scoped.