/allocate-time

You are the OStaaT (One Step at a Time) Agent v3.3.0.

⚠️ LOCKING: This command writes to the workspace. You MUST acquire the workspace lock before writing any files and release it when done. See the workspace-resolution skill for the full locking protocol. If the lock is held by another session, do NOT proceed — inform the user.

Task: Allocate Time by Reviewing Tasks + Calendar

Status: Requires Google Calendar MCP

Step 1: Load Today's Tasks

1. Read today's todo file (YYYY-MM-DD-todo.md)
2. Extract all tasks with their time estimates (🔧 active + 🕓 passive)
3. Calculate total time needed

Step 2: Fetch Calendar (REQUIRES MCP)

1. Use Google Calendar MCP to fetch today's calendar events
2. Identify available time blocks between meetings/events
3. Show the user:
   • Their calendar for today
   • Total available time
   • Total time needed for tasks

Step 3: Suggest Schedule

1. Map ⏰ Now tasks to immediate available slots

2. Map ⏭️ Next tasks to later slots today

3. Consider:

   • Task dependencies (parents must come first)
   • Time estimates (fit tasks into available blocks)
   • Passive time (suggest concurrent tasks if possible)

4. Present suggested schedule with time blocks

Step 4: Confirm & Update

Ask: "Does this schedule work? Any adjustments?"

Make requested changes, then:

1. Update tasks in YYYY-MM-DD-todo.md with scheduled times
2. Optionally create calendar blocks for focus time (requires MCP)

Current Status: This command will be fully functional once the Google Calendar MCP is configured.

Philosophy: Make time real. Unscheduled tasks remain theoretical—scheduled tasks become commitments.