eisenhower-triage
Applies Eisenhower matrix logic to prioritize work. Use when the user asks about priorities, what to work on next, or when triaging tasks and brain dump items.
Best use case
eisenhower-triage is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Applies Eisenhower matrix logic to prioritize work. Use when the user asks about priorities, what to work on next, or when triaging tasks and brain dump items.
Teams using eisenhower-triage 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/eisenhower-triage/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How eisenhower-triage Compares
| Feature / Agent | eisenhower-triage | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Applies Eisenhower matrix logic to prioritize work. Use when the user asks about priorities, what to work on next, or when triaging tasks and brain dump items.
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
# Eisenhower Matrix Triage
## Quadrant Definitions
| Quadrant | Criteria | Action |
|----------|----------|--------|
| **DO** | important + urgent | Work on immediately |
| **SCHEDULE** | important + not-urgent | Block time, protect from neglect |
| **DELEGATE** | not-important + urgent | Assign to an AI agent |
| **ELIMINATE** | not-important + not-urgent | Drop or defer |
## Triage Rules
1. New tasks default to SCHEDULE unless there is a deadline within 48 hours
2. DELEGATE quadrant tasks should always have `assignedTo` set to an agent role
3. Never let SCHEDULE accumulate >10 unstarted tasks without review
4. Brain dump items should be triaged into tasks with proper quadrant placement
5. Review the DO quadrant daily — nothing should sit here unstarted for >2 days
## Priority Order Within Quadrants
1. DO → by urgency deadline, then by creation date
2. SCHEDULE → by importance to long-term goals, then by milestone deadline
3. DELEGATE → by agent availability, then by urgency
4. ELIMINATE → review weekly, remove or reclassify
## Brain Dump Triage Flow
1. Read each unprocessed entry
2. Decide: Is this actionable? → If yes, create a task with importance/urgency
3. Set `processed: true` on the brain dump entry
4. Set `convertedTo: "task_{id}"` if converted, or `null` if archivedRelated Skills
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