/todo
Quick capture for your project’s backlog. For structured planning, use /design.
Usage
/todo # List all todos
/todo Fix typo in README # Add simple todo
/todo Add notification system # Complex → suggests /design/todo vs /design
| /todo | /design | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Quick capture | Structured planning |
| Output | Future table row | Record with Stories |
| Use when | ”Remember this" | "Plan how to build this” |
What It Does
Listing Todos
/todoShows all items from the Future table in CLAUDE.md.
Adding Simple Todos
/todo Fix typo in headerAdds directly to the Future table:
| Todo | Priority | Problem | Solution |
|------|----------|---------|----------|
| Fix typo in header | Low | Typo in heading | Fix spelling |Complex Items
/todo Add OAuth2 authenticationIf the item looks complex (architecture decision, multiple parts, needs design):
This looks like it needs proper design.
Consider using: /design "Add OAuth2 authentication"
Or add as simple reminder anyway? [Yes / No]- Yes: Adds to Future table as a reminder
- No: Suggests running /design instead
When to Use Which
| Situation | Command |
|---|---|
| ”Fix the typo on line 5” | /todo |
| ”Remember to update docs” | /todo |
| ”Add user authentication” | /design |
| ”Implement caching layer” | /design |
| ”Refactor the API” | /design |