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 | Skill | Purpose | Status |
 |-------|---------|--------|
 | **arbiter-coding** | Arbiter patterns, database schema, webhook structure | Planned |
-| **task-creation** | Proper task file structure for tasks-index/ | Planned |
 | **gemini-consultation** | How to structure Gemini AI prompts | Planned |
 
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+### task-creation
+**Location:** `docs/skills/task-creation/SKILL.md`  
+**Triggers:** New task, task status, "add to backlog", task frontmatter, priority, creating tasks
+
+**Purpose:** Proper task file creation for Decap CMS task management
+
+**What It Covers:**
+- Task file structure (tasks-index vs tasks directories)
+- Required frontmatter fields and values
+- Priority levels and colors
+- Task body template
+- When to create full specs vs simple tasks
+- Common tags and linking conventions
+- Mobile task manager compatibility
+
+**Read This When:**
+- Creating a new task
+- Updating task status or priority
+- Unsure about frontmatter format
+- Adding implementation specs
+- Task not appearing in CMS correctly
+
+---
+
 ## 🔜 Planned Skills
 
 | Skill | Purpose | Status |
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+---
+name: task-creation
+description: |
+  Create and manage Firefrost Gaming tasks properly. Use this skill whenever:
+  - Creating a new task (always use this format!)
+  - Updating task status or priority
+  - Moving tasks between states
+  - Unsure about task file structure or frontmatter
+  - Adding implementation specs for a task
+  Tasks appear in Decap CMS at firefrostgaming.com/admin. This skill ensures proper formatting so tasks render correctly in the mobile task manager and CMS interface.
+---
+
+# Task Creation Skill
+
+How to create, structure, and manage tasks in the Firefrost operations manual.
+
+---
+
+## 📁 TASK SYSTEM STRUCTURE
+
+```
+firefrost-operations-manual/
+├── docs/tasks-index/          # High-level task cards (Decap CMS)
+│   ├── task-026-modpackchecker.md
+│   ├── task-087-arbiter-lifecycle.md
+│   └── task-099-claude-projects.md
+├── docs/tasks/                # Full implementation specs
+│   ├── task-026-modpackchecker/
+│   │   ├── README.md
+│   │   └── phase-5-spec.md
+│   └── task-094-restart-scheduler/
+│       └── full-spec.md
+├── BACKLOG.md                 # Historical reference only
+└── BLOCKERS.md                # Historical (launch complete)
+```
+
+### Key Points
+
+- **`docs/tasks-index/`** — Individual files for each task, shown in Decap CMS
+- **`docs/tasks/`** — Detailed specs when needed (complex tasks only)
+- **BACKLOG.md** — Historical, don't add new tasks here
+- Tasks auto-appear at `firefrostgaming.com/admin` → 🔥 TASKS
+
+---
+
+## 📝 TASK FILE FORMAT
+
+### Required Frontmatter
+
+```yaml
+---
+task_number: 100
+title: Task Title Here
+status: Planned
+priority: P2-Medium
+is_blocker: false
+owner: Michael
+tags:
+  - category
+estimated_hours: 4
+---
+```
+
+### Frontmatter Fields
+
+| Field | Required | Values |
+|-------|----------|--------|
+| `task_number` | Yes | Integer (next available number) |
+| `title` | Yes | Short descriptive title |
+| `status` | Yes | `Planned`, `In Progress`, `Blocked`, `Complete` |
+| `priority` | Yes | `P0-Blocker`, `P1-High`, `P2-Medium`, `P3-Low`, `P4-Personal` |
+| `is_blocker` | Yes | `true` or `false` |
+| `owner` | Yes | `Michael`, `Meg`, `Holly`, `Trinity` |
+| `tags` | Yes | Array of category tags |
+| `estimated_hours` | No | Integer estimate |
+
+### Priority Colors (in UI)
+
+| Priority | Color | Use For |
+|----------|-------|---------|
+| P0-Blocker | 🔴 Red | Launch-blocking, critical path |
+| P1-High | 🟠 Orange | Important, do soon |
+| P2-Medium | 🟡 Yellow | Standard priority |
+| P3-Low | 🔵 Blue | Nice to have |
+| P4-Personal | 🟣 Purple | Michael's personal projects |
+
+---
+
+## 📋 TASK BODY TEMPLATE
+
+After the frontmatter, add markdown body:
+
+```markdown
+## Overview
+
+Brief description of what this task accomplishes and why it matters.
+
+## Current State
+
+What exists now, what's been done, any context.
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- [ ] Step 1
+- [ ] Step 2
+- [ ] Step 3
+
+## Links
+
+- Full spec: `docs/tasks/task-XXX-name/README.md`
+- Related: Task #YY, Task #ZZ
+```
+
+---
+
+## ✅ COMPLETE EXAMPLE
+
+**File:** `docs/tasks-index/task-100-example-task.md`
+
+```markdown
+---
+task_number: 100
+title: Example Task Title
+status: Planned
+priority: P2-Medium
+is_blocker: false
+owner: Michael
+tags:
+  - infrastructure
+  - automation
+estimated_hours: 8
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+This task implements XYZ feature to improve ABC workflow.
+
+## Current State
+
+- Feature does not exist yet
+- Related system ABC is in place
+- Dependency on Task #87 (not blocking)
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- [ ] Design the architecture
+- [ ] Implement core functionality
+- [ ] Test with production data
+- [ ] Deploy to Command Center
+
+## Links
+
+- Full spec: `docs/tasks/task-100-example/README.md`
+- Related: Task #87 (Arbiter lifecycle)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔢 FINDING THE NEXT TASK NUMBER
+
+Before creating a task, find the next available number:
+
+```bash
+ls docs/tasks-index/ | grep -oP 'task-\K\d+' | sort -n | tail -1
+```
+
+Add 1 to the highest number found.
+
+**Current highest (as of April 8, 2026):** Check the directory, likely in the 90s.
+
+---
+
+## 📂 WHEN TO CREATE FULL SPECS
+
+### Simple Tasks (index file only)
+
+- Single-session work
+- Clear scope
+- No complex implementation details
+- Example: "Update footer text"
+
+### Complex Tasks (index + full spec)
+
+- Multi-phase work
+- Database schema changes
+- API design needed
+- Multiple files/systems affected
+- Example: "ModpackChecker Phase 5"
+
+### Full Spec Structure
+
+```
+docs/tasks/task-XXX-name/
+├── README.md           # Overview, architecture
+├── phase-1-spec.md     # Phase 1 details
+├── phase-2-spec.md     # Phase 2 details
+└── database-schema.md  # If applicable
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 UPDATING TASK STATUS
+
+When task status changes:
+
+1. **Edit the frontmatter** — Change `status` field
+2. **Update body** — Add completion notes or blockers
+3. **Commit** with descriptive message
+
+### Status Transitions
+
+```
+Planned → In Progress → Complete
+              ↓
+           Blocked → In Progress → Complete
+```
+
+### Commit Message Format
+
+```
+docs(task): Update Task #XX status to [STATUS]
+
+[Brief description of what changed]
+
+Chronicler: #YY
+```
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES
+
+| ❌ Wrong | ✅ Correct |
+|----------|-----------|
+| Adding tasks to BACKLOG.md | Create file in `docs/tasks-index/` |
+| Missing frontmatter fields | Include all required fields |
+| Wrong priority format | Use exact format: `P2-Medium` |
+| Spaces in filename | Use hyphens: `task-100-my-task.md` |
+| Forgetting `is_blocker` | Always include, even if false |
+
+---
+
+## 🏷️ COMMON TAGS
+
+Use consistent tags for filtering:
+
+| Tag | Use For |
+|-----|---------|
+| `infrastructure` | Server, hosting, DevOps |
+| `arbiter` | Arbiter backend work |
+| `website` | 11ty site, Cloudflare Pages |
+| `discord` | Discord bot, roles, automation |
+| `marketing` | FOMO, social, content |
+| `documentation` | Docs, standards, manuals |
+| `automation` | n8n, scripts, scheduled tasks |
+| `panel` | Pterodactyl, Blueprint, MVC |
+| `accessibility` | Medical accommodations |
+| `personal` | Michael's personal projects |
+
+---
+
+## 📱 MOBILE TASK MANAGER
+
+Tasks appear at: `firefrostgaming.com/admin/mobile.html`
+
+**Features:**
+- Card-based UI
+- Priority color coding
+- Filter tabs by status
+- Quick-edit dropdowns
+- Touch-optimized (44px+ targets)
+
+**For tasks to appear correctly:**
+- Frontmatter must be valid YAML
+- All required fields present
+- File in `docs/tasks-index/` directory
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 LINKING TASKS
+
+### In Task Bodies
+
+```markdown
+Related: Task #87, Task #92
+Depends on: Task #26 (blocked until complete)
+Blocks: Task #99
+```
+
+### In Commit Messages
+
+```
+feat(arbiter): Implement webhook retry logic
+
+Adds exponential backoff for failed webhooks.
+
+Task: #87
+Chronicler: #68
+```
+
+---
+
+## ✅ TASK CREATION CHECKLIST
+
+Before committing a new task:
+
+- [ ] File in `docs/tasks-index/` (not BACKLOG.md)
+- [ ] Filename format: `task-XXX-short-name.md`
+- [ ] All required frontmatter fields present
+- [ ] `task_number` is unique and sequential
+- [ ] `priority` uses exact format (e.g., `P2-Medium`)
+- [ ] `status` is valid value
+- [ ] `is_blocker` is true or false (not missing)
+- [ ] `tags` is an array (even if single tag)
+- [ ] Body has Overview and Next Steps sections
+- [ ] Commit message references task number
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 💙🔥❄️