# Task Intent

> Create or refine a task intent statement. Use when the user asks "create a task" or "open a task" to ensure we have a clear understanding of the task's intent.

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

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λ intent(task).
  declarative(problem_statement)
  ∧ ¬procedure
  ∧ clear ∧ concise ∧ precise ∧ terse
  ∧ identifies(constraints ∧ invariants)
  ∧ explicit(success_criteria)
  ∧ ¬commits(solution)
  ∧ framed → surface(underlying_issues)