Dannysmith Taskdn
dannysmith-taskdn is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that runs a markdown-based personal task and project system with agent assistance.
by dannysmith · github.com/dannysmith/taskdn
Manage projects, areas, and tasks as markdown files with Claude Code acting as your taskdn assistant across the solo-builder journey.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install dannysmith-taskdn@dannysmith/taskdnBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:dannysmith/taskdn") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:dannysmith/taskdn").
What it does
taskdn is a markdown-native task management system for one-person teams, packaged as a Claude Code plugin so your agent can help manage projects, areas, and tasks from the terminal. Instead of syncing to a heavyweight PM suite, you keep human-readable files that travel with your codebase or dotfiles. Solo builders typically adopt it during build when feature lists explode, but it is equally useful in validate for scoping tickets and in operate for iteration backlog hygiene. The plugin keywords emphasize assistant-driven management—asking Claude to add tasks, reorganize areas, or reflect project status. Complexity stays beginner-friendly if you already live in markdown notes. It is a workflow plugin, not an analytics or calendar replacement. Best when you want PM discipline without leaving the agent-centric environment you use to ship.
Highlights
- Markdown-file task system for individuals—no separate SaaS inbox required
- Projects, areas, and tasks model suited to solo builder PARA-style workflows
- Claude Code plugin surfaces taskdn commands and assistant patterns
- Git-friendly task state you can version beside your repo
- Productivity-focused single-plugin bundle (1 plugin)
Why builders use it
Scattered todos in chat threads and sticky notes do not scale when you are solo-shipping multiple projects at once.
You maintain projects, areas, and tasks in markdown files while Claude Code helps you capture, update, and navigate work from one plugin.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Productivity.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 11 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is dannysmith-taskdn for?
Individual builders using Claude Code who prefer tasks stored as markdown and managed with projects and areas rather than a separate PM app.
When should I use dannysmith-taskdn?
Use it when scoping an MVP, tracking build chores, or maintaining an operate-phase backlog you want the agent to read and update in-repo.
How do I add dannysmith-taskdn to my agent?
Install the dannysmith/taskdn Claude Code plugin, initialize taskdn markdown layout per the repo, then use the plugin’s assistant commands from Claude Code to manage tasks.
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