overseer

Coordinate long-running work with hierarchical milestones and tasks via the Overseer API.

Updated Jun 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevoland/dotfiles --skill overseer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: overseer
Source: https://github.com/stevoland/dotfiles/tree/main/opencode/skill/overseer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevoland/dotfiles --skill overseer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Overseer codemode MCP helps teams coordinate long-running work by persisting context and structuring work into tickets, enabling effective handoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Persistent context across sessions for handoffs
  • Ticket-like tasks with context, learnings, and milestones
  • Integrates with version control and task workflows via the Overseer API for reliable progress tracking

Quick Start

To start using Overseer, create an initial milestone with a context description and add child tasks under it, then begin work with start/complete flows.

Frequently Asked Questions about overseer

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

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How do I preserve task context for multi-session workflow handoffs?▼

To preserve task context for multi-session workflow handoffs, you can structure work into ticket-like tasks with milestones. This approach saves context, learnings, and progress automatically via the integrated API for reliable team coordination.

What is the best way to track milestones across long-running projects?▼

Tracking milestones across long-running projects is best done by implementing hierarchical milestones, tasks, and subtasks with context inheritance. This structure ensures progress and learnings persist across sessions for complex workflows.

How do I set up hierarchical tasks for complex project management?▼

You set up hierarchical tasks for complex project management by creating an initial milestone with a context description, then adding child tasks and subtasks underneath. Start and complete flows track progress as work advances.

Does task management context inheritance work with version control systems?▼

Yes, task management context inheritance works with version control systems through automatic VCS integration via the API. This ensures milestone progress and learnings are reliably tracked alongside code changes.

When do I need context persistence for coordinating team work?▼

You need context persistence for coordinating team work when managing multi-session projects, complex workflows, or handoffs that require retaining task context, learnings, and milestone-based progress across different sessions.