Priority Matrix
- 1 installs
- 1 repo stars
- Updated January 12, 2026
- aviz85/claude-tasks
priority-matrix is a Claude skill that applies the Eisenhower urgent/important matrix to categorize and prioritize tasks into four quadrants.
About
priority-matrix applies the Eisenhower urgent/important matrix to categorize tasks into four quadrants: Do First, Schedule, Delegate, and Eliminate. A developer uses it when prioritizing, reviewing tasks, or deciding what to work on next. It provides a decision tree and application rules such as a daily limit of three Do First tasks and a weekly balance target.
- Applies the Eisenhower urgent/important matrix to prioritize tasks
- Four quadrants map to Do First, Schedule, Delegate, Eliminate with priority levels
- Includes a decision tree and application rules like max 3 Do First tasks
Priority Matrix by the numbers
- 1 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #2,473 of 3,280 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
priority-matrix capabilities & compatibility
Free; a prioritization framework with no external dependencies or API keys.
- Capabilities
- ten by ten
- Use cases
- planning · project management
- Pricing
- Free
What priority-matrix says it does
Applies Eisenhower matrix (urgent/important) to prioritize tasks.
**Daily limit:** Max 3 tasks in "Do First"
**Weekly balance:** 60% Q2, 30% Q1, 10% Q3
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| Installs | 1 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 1 |
| Last updated | January 12, 2026 |
| Repository | aviz85/claude-tasks ↗ |
What it does
Prioritize a task list with the Eisenhower urgent/important matrix to decide what to work on next.
Who is it for?
Prioritizing a task list and deciding what to work on next by urgency and importance.
Skip if: Executing or tracking the tasks; it only categorizes and prioritizes them.
When should I use this skill?
You are prioritizing, reviewing tasks, or deciding what to work on next.
What you get
Tasks sorted into Do First, Schedule, Delegate, or Eliminate with a priority level each.
- Tasks categorized into four priority quadrants
By the numbers
- Four quadrants (Q1-Q4)
- Max 3 Do First tasks daily
- Weekly balance 60% Q2, 30% Q1, 10% Q3
Files
Eisenhower Priority Matrix
Categorize tasks by urgency and importance.
The Four Quadrants
URGENT NOT URGENT
┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┐
│ │ │
IMPORTANT │ DO FIRST │ SCHEDULE │
│ (Q1) │ (Q2) │
│ │ │
├─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ │ │
NOT IMPORTANT│ DELEGATE │ ELIMINATE │
│ (Q3) │ (Q4) │
│ │ │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────┘Quadrant Definitions
Q1: Do First (Urgent + Important)
Priority: !high Action: Do immediately, add to today.md
Signs of Q1 tasks:
- Deadlines today or tomorrow
- Blocking other people
- Production issues
- Client-facing problems
- Health/safety concerns
Q2: Schedule (Not Urgent + Important)
Priority: !medium Action: Add to backlog, schedule specific time
Signs of Q2 tasks:
- Long-term goals
- Skill development
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Prevention and preparation
Q3: Delegate (Urgent + Not Important)
Priority: !low Action: Can someone else do this?
Signs of Q3 tasks:
- Interruptions
- Some meetings
- Some emails/messages
- Other people's priorities
Q4: Eliminate (Not Urgent + Not Important)
Priority: Consider removing Action: Delete or move to someday.md
Signs of Q4 tasks:
- Time wasters
- Pleasant but unproductive
- Busy work
- Outdated tasks
Decision Tree
Is this task aligned with my goals?
├── No → ELIMINATE or SOMEDAY
└── Yes → Does it have a hard deadline within 48h?
├── Yes → Is it blocking others or high-impact?
│ ├── Yes → DO FIRST (!high)
│ └── No → DELEGATE if possible, else DO FIRST
└── No → Is it important for long-term success?
├── Yes → SCHEDULE (!medium)
└── No → DELEGATE or ELIMINATE (!low)Application Rules
1. Daily limit: Max 3 tasks in "Do First" 2. Weekly balance: 60% Q2, 30% Q1, 10% Q3 3. Review trigger: If Q1 > 5 tasks, something is wrong 4. Q2 protection: Block time for important-not-urgent work
Reprioritization Triggers
Run /prioritize when:
- New urgent task arrives
- Deadline changes
- Blocked on current task
- End of day review
- Weekly review
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What are the four quadrants?
Q1 Do First (urgent + important), Q2 Schedule (not urgent + important), Q3 Delegate (urgent + not important), and Q4 Eliminate (not urgent + not important).
What is the daily limit for Do First tasks?
A maximum of 3 tasks in Do First; if Q1 exceeds 5 tasks, something is wrong.