todo

Create timestamped Obsidian notes for tasks and thoughts in ~/notes/Todo/.

1|1|Updated Oct 1, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles --skill todo-cenk1cenk2
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: todo
Source: https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/todo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cenk1cenk2/.dotfiles --skill todo-cenk1cenk2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

## What problem does it solve? This Skill enables rapid capture of tasks and fleeting thoughts as lightweight notes in Obsidian, reducing memory load and keeping action items organized.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quick Capture: create timestamped notes in ~/notes/Todo/ for tasks and ideas.
  • Two Note Patterns: Simple Checklist for task tracking and Thought Dump for problem context.
  • Real-world scenario: while meeting, capture tasks and context to review later in a single folder.

### Quick Start Use the todo skill to create a new note in the ~/notes/Todo/ directory with a timestamped filename like 20260101T120000.md. The note will follow the appropriate pattern based on input:

  • Simple Checklist example: a blank checklist to fill in as tasks.
  • Thought Dump example: a short contextual write-up capturing the current problem, approach, and concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions about todo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly capture tasks and thoughts in Obsidian during meetings?▼

To capture tasks and thoughts in Obsidian, this Skill writes timestamped markdown notes to the ~/notes/Todo/ directory. It supports both simple checklists and thought dump formats for rapid personal productivity logging.

What is the best way to track fleeting tasks with timestamped filenames in Obsidian?▼

Tracking fleeting tasks with timestamped filenames in Obsidian is done by generating notes named with a YYYYMMDDThhmmss.md format. This deterministic naming ensures notes are chronologically ordered and easily discoverable.

Does this quick capture approach support YAML frontmatter for Obsidian note discovery?▼

Yes, this quick capture approach supports YAML frontmatter-based discovery for Obsidian notes. This allows the timestamped task and thought dump notes to be properly indexed and searchable within your vault.

Can I capture meeting context as a thought dump without adding planning overhead?▼

You can capture meeting context as a thought dump without planning overhead by using this Skill to write short contextual markdown write-ups. It records the current problem, approach, and concerns directly into a timestamped note.

How do I create a simple checklist for task tracking in my Obsidian vault?▼

Creating a simple checklist for task tracking in your Obsidian vault is done by triggering this Skill to generate a blank checklist note. This file is saved in the ~/notes/Todo/ directory for you to fill in as tasks arise.