Create Item (Task Orchestrator)

What it does

This skill converts natural-language conversation context into structured MCP work items. It infers a title, type (bug/feature/tech-debt/observation/action), priority, and scope, then scans existing containers to anchor the new item under the correct category. When appropriate it can create a work tree (root + subtasks) and pre-fill required notes using guidance from expectedNotes responses. The skill includes logic to read local config for schema keys and traits to enforce proper item typing.

When to use it

Use this skill when the conversation surfaces actionable work: bug reports, feature ideas, tech-debt notes, follow-ups, or when the user explicitly asks to "track this", "log this bug", "create a task for", or "add this to the backlog". It is appropriate for agents that manage persistent task tracking and need to map freeform requests into a team's container structure.

What's included

• Scripts: none bundled (has_scripts=false) — the SKILL.md provides step-by-step decision trees and example manage_items/create_work_tree calls.
• References: none bundled (has_references=false) — refers to repo config conventions for schema discovery.
• Instructions: intent inference, container scanning/anchoring rules, schema discovery from .taskorchestrator/config.yaml, pre-fill note guidance, and reporting format.

Compatible agents

Designed for agents integrated with MCP-style task APIs (Claude, Claude Code, Cursor) or any assistant that can call manage_items/manage_notes endpoints.