From cae4331a407ec4d072e7c38ac45ff7accb7b8bb4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: dianed-square <73617011+dianed-square@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:51:35 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] docs: todo tutorial update (#6613)

---
 documentation/docs/mcp/todo-mcp.md | 8 +++++---
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/documentation/docs/mcp/todo-mcp.md b/documentation/docs/mcp/todo-mcp.md
index f2eedeadc7..bcffd3709f 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/mcp/todo-mcp.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/mcp/todo-mcp.md
@@ -10,9 +10,11 @@ import GooseBuiltinInstaller from '@site/src/components/GooseBuiltinInstaller';
 
 The Todo extension helps goose stay organized by breaking complex work into a series of steps and keeping you updated as it completes each step.
 
-goose automatically knows to use the Todo extension if it has to do tasks that have 2 or more steps, involve multiple files/components, or have an uncertain scope.
+goose automatically knows to use the Todo extension for tasks involving multiple files/components or uncertain scope. At the start of the task, goose will create an internal checklist, read and update progress as it works, and verify that all tasks are completed.
 
-At the start of the task, goose will create an internal checklist, read and update progress as it works, and verify that all tasks are completed.
+:::tip
+You can ask goose to "show me the current todo list" at any time to see what's being tracked.
+:::
 
 This tutorial will cover enabling and using the Todo extension.
 
@@ -110,4 +112,4 @@ All tutorial inconsistencies have been resolved:
 ✅ **Formatting consistent** - Proper code blocks and syntax
 
 The documentation now follows a consistent pattern and provides a clear, organized experience for users.
-```
\ No newline at end of file
+```