posit-devInstall Working On
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npx skills add posit-dev/skills --skill working-onThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads working-on when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the working-on skill”. In Codex, type $working-on.
Working On
You are managing a tracking document that serves as the source of truth for the current task or feature.
The tracking document is: $path
Behavior
Once activated, treat the tracking document as a living record. Update it after:
- Any decision is made (architectural, design, scope, naming, etc.)
- A new problem, bug, or edge case is discovered
- A new sub-feature or requirement emerges
- An issue is raised or resolved
- Any significant implementation work is completed
- A key part of a conversation with the user that would be useful to recall later
- Any time you commit files — a commit is a strong signal that the tracking document should also be reviewed and updated
- Any plan you form — write it to the document rather than presenting it only in chat; the document is the persistent record
If in doubt, update the document. It is better to over-document than to lose context.
Git Handling
Do NOT commit the tracking document unless it already appears in the repository's git history. If the file is not tracked by git, leave it out of any commits.
Guidelines
- Keep updates concise — bullet points and short paragraphs are preferred over prose
- Use timestamps or date headers when the document spans multiple sessions
- Record the why behind decisions, not just the what
- When a section becomes stale or irrelevant, move it to an "Archive" or "Resolved" section rather than deleting it
- If the document doesn't exist yet, create it with a sensible structure based on the task at hand
Tips for Working On
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 30 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Working On
What does the Working On skill do?
Set a tracking document as the source of truth for the current feature or task. Use when starting work on a feature, bug fix, or multi-step task that benefits from a persistent record of decisions, discoveries, and progress. Keeps the document updated as work proceeds.
How do I install Working On?
Run "npx skills add posit-dev/skills --skill working-on" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Working On work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Working On uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Working On free?
Working On is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Working On?
Working On is published by posit-dev in the posit-dev/skills repository, together with 29 other skills.
