| name | pm-user |
| description | Guides user- and operator-facing pm-cli workflows for planning, triage, prioritization, and task lifecycle management with minimal token usage. Use when routing requests into pm items without implementing code changes. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | Works in terminal-based agent harnesses that execute pm CLI commands. |
| metadata | {"owner":"unbrained","domain":"pm-cli","scope":"operator-workflow"} |
pm User Skill
Use this skill for planning and coordination work where the main output is clean tracker state.
Quick Start
pm install guide-shell --project
pm guide quickstart
pm context --limit 10
pm search "<request keywords>" --limit 10
pm list-open --limit 20
pm list-in-progress --limit 20
Primary Use Cases
- Intake a new request and decide whether an item already exists.
- Create parent lineage (
Epic -> Feature -> Task) for net-new scope.
- Prioritize and schedule work with deterministic metadata.
- Maintain clear ownership and handoff notes.
Workflow Prompts
Prompt: New Request Triage
Triage this request using pm only. Reuse an existing item if relevant; otherwise create canonical parent lineage and a scoped child item with duplicate-check evidence.
Prompt: Prioritization Sweep
Review open and in-progress items, normalize priority/status metadata, and leave append-only notes explaining why any prioritization changed.
Prompt: Handoff Preparation
Prepare handoff for <ID>: summarize state in comments, ensure linked files/tests/docs are complete, and release claim when ready.
Deterministic Metadata Commands
pm update <ID> --description "..." --ac "..." --estimate 60
pm update <ID> --deadline +2d --priority 1 --status open
pm comments <ID> "Decision log: <why this status/priority>"
pm notes <ID> --add "Context for next owner."
Progressive Disclosure References
