Family Todo Manager

What This Skill Does

The Family Todo Manager is a robust yet lightweight task management utility engineered specifically for household organization within the OpenClaw environment. By leveraging Node.js and a streamlined JSON storage backend, it provides a centralized hub for managing personal and shared family obligations. It functions as a multi-user, multi-context task tracker that allows individual family members to assign, monitor, and complete tasks while maintaining a clear overview of shared responsibilities. Unlike complex project management tools, this skill focuses on speed and accessibility, offering natural language task creation and a command-line interface that integrates seamlessly with daily automated briefings via cron jobs.

Installation

Getting started with the Family Todo Manager is straightforward: first, place the todo.js script into your specific skill directory, typically skills/family-todo/todo.js. Upon the first run, the script will generate a memory/todo.json file if it does not already exist; this file serves as your local database. Crucially, you must configure the USERS constant within the script by mapping names to their respective Telegram IDs. Once the mapping is set, ensure your system has Node.js installed, and you can invoke the script directly or trigger it through OpenClaw automation workflows.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for households that need a shared memory aid. It is ideal for tracking recurring chores, grocery lists, or time-sensitive errands. It excels in environments where different users need to see a filtered list of their personal tasks while still having access to a shared 'Family' bucket. Because it supports cron integration, it is particularly useful for generating automated morning reminders or evening summaries of what was accomplished, helping families stay aligned without manual updates.

Example Prompts

• 'Add a task to the shared list: Pick up the kids from soccer practice at 5 PM.'
• 'Show me my tasks for today, Mark.'
• 'Mark the task "Buy milk" as done.'

Tips & Limitations

To maximize the utility of this skill, ensure that your todo.json file is regularly backed up, as it serves as the sole repository for your data. While the natural language processing is efficient, remember that it relies on specific formatting for command execution. Avoid manually editing the JSON file while the script is running to prevent data corruption. Keep in mind that this skill does not include cloud synchronization; if you require multi-device access, ensure the memory/ folder is part of a synced drive service.