ctx-add-task

Add a task. Use when follow-up work is identified or when breaking down complex work into subtasks.

41 stars

Best use case

ctx-add-task is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Add a task. Use when follow-up work is identified or when breaking down complex work into subtasks.

Teams using ctx-add-task should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/ctx-add-task/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/main/internal/assets/integrations/copilot-cli/skills/ctx-add-task/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/ctx-add-task/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How ctx-add-task Compares

Feature / Agentctx-add-taskStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Add a task. Use when follow-up work is identified or when breaking down complex work into subtasks.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

Add a task to TASKS.md.

## Before Recording

Three questions: if any answer is "no", don't record:

1. **"Is this actionable?"** → If it's a vague wish, clarify first
2. **"Would someone else know what to do?"** → If not, add more detail
3. **"Is this tracked elsewhere?"** → If yes, don't duplicate

Tasks should describe **what to do and why**, not just a topic.

## When to Use

- When follow-up work is identified during a session
- When breaking down a complex task into subtasks
- When the user mentions something that should be tracked

## When NOT to Use

- Vague ideas without clear scope (discuss first, then add)
- Work already completed (mark existing tasks done instead)
- One-line fixes you can do right now (just do it)

## Execution

```bash
ctx add task "Task description" [--priority high|medium|low] [--section "Phase N"]
```

**Good examples:**
```bash
ctx add task "Add --cooldown flag to ctx agent" --priority medium
ctx add task "Investigate ctx init overwriting user content" --priority high
```

**Bad examples (too shallow):**
```bash
ctx add task "Fix bug"              # What bug? Where?
ctx add task "Improve performance"  # Of what? How?
```

## Quality Checklist

- [ ] Task starts with a verb (Add, Fix, Implement, Investigate, Update)
- [ ] Someone unfamiliar with the session could act on it
- [ ] Not a duplicate of an existing task in TASKS.md (check first)
- [ ] Priority set if the user indicated urgency

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