org-insert-item

org-insert-item is a compiled Lisp function in `org-list.el'.

(org-insert-item &optional CHECKBOX)

Insert a new item at the current level.
If cursor is before first character after bullet of the item, the
new item will be created before the current one.

If CHECKBOX is non-nil, add a checkbox next to the bullet.

Return t when things worked, nil when we are not in an item, or
item is invisible.