# Next Task

> Get the next recommended task to work on. Use when the user asks what to work on next or needs a task assignment.

- Skill: `driangle/next-task` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add driangle/next-task`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/driangle/next-task/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: driangle (https://skillmd.com/u/driangle)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/driangle/next-task

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# Next Task

Find the next recommended task to work on using the `taskmd` CLI.

## Instructions

1. Run `taskmd next` with any arguments the user provided via `$ARGUMENTS`
   - If `$ARGUMENTS` is empty, run: `taskmd next`
   - If `$ARGUMENTS` contains flags, pass them through: `taskmd next $ARGUMENTS`
   - Common flags: `--priority`, `--status`, `--phase`, `--scope`, `--filter`
   - Examples: `--priority high`, `--phase core-cli`, `--filter tag=mvp`
2. Read the recommended task file to get full details
3. Present the task summary including: ID, title, status, priority, and description