pm-user

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

• Triage and planning workflows
• Operator prompt templates