A specialized plugin for managing task lists within markdown files using intuitive CLI commands and metadata markers.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-todo
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install openclaw-todo using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Openclaw Todo?
Openclaw Todo is a developer-centric task management skill designed to integrate seamlessly with your local development environment. By leveraging a standard markdown file, typically located at ~/.openclaw/workspace/TODO.md, this tool allows users to maintain focus without leaving their terminal or agent interface. As one of the many powerful Openclaw Skills, it provides a structured way to handle task tracking through simple slash commands and rich metadata markers like tags, priorities, and due dates.
This skill ensures that your workflow remains portable and human-readable. Since the backend is a plain markdown file, it is completely safe for use in public repositories and requires no external database or API keys. It bridges the gap between raw text notes and a functional task management system, making it an essential addition to any Openclaw Skills collection.
Openclaw Todo Use Cases
- Managing project milestones and daily tasks directly through an AI agent interface.
- Tracking technical debt and feature requests using specific markers like #tag and !priority.
- Organizing deadlines with @due date tracking to ensure overdue items are prioritized in your view.
- Maintaining a portable, version-controlled TODO list within your local workspace.
How Openclaw Todo Works
- The user installs the skill via the CLI which initializes the default TODO.md file path.
- The user adds tasks using the /todo-add command, optionally including metadata like tags or deadlines.
- The skill parses the markdown file to identify and sort items based on priority and due dates.
- Users interact with the list through search, edit, and completion commands, which update the underlying markdown file in real-time.
Openclaw Todo Setup
To begin using this tool within your Openclaw Skills environment, run the following installation command:
clawhub install openclaw-todo
You can optionally customize the storage file path by editing your local openclaw.json configuration file to point to a specific directory.
Openclaw Todo Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured markdown format to store and retrieve data. Metadata is extracted using specific inline markers to build an actionable task list.
| Attribute | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Task Text | Plain Text | The description of the task item. |
| Tags | #tag-name | Used for categorization and advanced filtering. |
| Priority | !high, !medium, !low | Defines urgency levels for sorting. |
| Due Date | @due(YYYY-MM-DD) | Sets specific deadlines for task completion. |
| Done State | [x] | Standard markdown checkbox syntax for completed tasks. |
Openclaw Todo Advanced Features
- Intelligent sorting that automatically surfaces overdue items at the top of the list for better visibility.
- Advanced search capabilities allowing users to filter by text, specific tags, or date-based triggers like @today and @overdue.
- Flexible configuration allowing the TODO file to be pointed at any directory for better project-specific context within Openclaw Skills.
- Seamless integration for developers who prefer managing tasks alongside their source code using version control.
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