nathanvale/vtm-expert
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Virtual Task Manager domain expert. Knows about: - Next, Context, Task, Start, Complete, Stats, List operations Use when: - User asks about task management operations - Context needed before starting work - Reviewing task status - Managing task workflow
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Updated Apr 16, 2026
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add nathanvale/vtm-cli vtm-expertInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
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VTM Expert Skill
What This Skill Does
Helps you manage your Virtual Task Manager workflow with smart command suggestions.
Auto-discovers when you mention task-related work and suggests the appropriate VTM command.
Available Commands
/vtm:next- Get next ready task to work on/vtm:context- Generate minimal context for a specific task/vtm:task- View details of a specific task/vtm:start- Mark a task as in-progress/vtm:complete- Mark a task as completed/vtm:stats- Show VTM statistics and progress/vtm:list- List all tasks with their status
When Claude Uses This
When you mention things like:
- "What should I work on?" → Suggests
/vtm:next - "I need context for TASK-003" → Suggests
/vtm:context TASK-003 - "Show me task status" → Suggests
/vtm:statsor/vtm:list - "Start working on TASK-005" → Suggests
/vtm:start TASK-005 - "Mark TASK-003 as done" → Suggests
/vtm:complete TASK-003 - "How many tasks are left?" → Suggests
/vtm:stats
VTM Workflow
The typical VTM workflow:
- Find work:
/vtm:next- Shows ready tasks (dependencies met) - Get context:
/vtm:context TASK-XXX- Token-efficient task context - Start task:
/vtm:start TASK-XXX- Mark as in-progress - Implement: Use PROMPT 2 with TDD based on test_strategy
- Complete:
/vtm:complete TASK-XXX- Mark as done, unblocks dependents - Repeat: Back to step 1
Token Efficiency
VTM achieves 99% token reduction by:
- Surgical access to specific tasks (not loading entire manifest)
- Dependency resolution built-in
- Two context modes: minimal (~2000 tokens) and compact (~500 tokens)
- No need to load related specs unless specifically needed
Best Practices
- Before starting: Run
/vtm:nextto see what's ready - Get context first: Always use
/vtm:contextbefore implementing - Follow TDD: Respect the task's
test_strategyfield - Track progress: Use
/vtm:statsto monitor overall progress - Update status: Mark tasks in-progress and completed for accurate tracking
Integration
Works seamlessly with other Claude Code domains:
- Can be invoked manually:
/vtm:operation - Auto-triggered by Claude based on conversation
- Integrates with git hooks for validation
- Supports team workflows via shared vtm.json
Customization
Edit trigger phrases in the frontmatter above to match your vocabulary.
Examples:
- Add project-specific terms: "backlog item", "sprint task"
- Add abbreviations: "ctx" for context, "nxt" for next
- Add workflow terms: "pick up task", "finish task"
Technical Details
Architecture:
- Commands wrap the vtm CLI (npm package)
- Requires vtm.json in project root
- Atomic writes with automatic stats recalculation
- Dependency validation built-in
Data Flow:
User phrase → Skill triggers → Command suggested →
User approves → vtm CLI executes → Stats auto-update
See Also
- Design spec:
.claude/designs/vtm.json - Commands:
.claude/commands/vtm/ - Prompts:
prompts/1-generate-vtm.md,prompts/2-execute-task.md,prompts/3-add-feature.md
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