defer

name: defer description: Use when you notice something to fix later while working on another task - captures context without breaking flow (~10 seconds)

Defer

Capture side tasks noticed during development without context-switching.

Usage

/defer <description>
/defer              # infer from conversation context

Workflow (~10 seconds)

1. Parse argument → generate slug (if no argument, infer from recent conversation)
2. Get branch → git branch --show-current
3. Get task → check if in ~/.claude/plans/, grab task name
4. Gather context → recent files from conversation (no reads/greps)
5. Infer → why noticed, suggested approach if obvious
6. Write → ~/.claude/deferred/{YYYY-MM-DD}_{slug}.md
7. Output path → return to main work (no confirmation prompt)

Output Format

# <Issue Title>

**Noticed while:** <branch> / <task if any>
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD

## What
<Description>

## Where
<Recent files from conversation, if relevant>

## Why I Noticed
<Connection to current work>

## Suggested Approach
<Quick notes if obvious, otherwise omit>

Edge Cases

• No argument → infer from conversation, generate slug
• Directory missing → create ~/.claude/deferred/
• Duplicate slug same day → append -2, -3

Not in Scope

• Listing/reviewing deferred items
• Promoting to task (user does via /task)
• Cleanup/archival