# New Task

> Clarify a new task by stating the goal the agent believes the user wants, showing its current understanding, and asking only product-related or high-priority questions that could materially change the outcome. Use before planning or implementation when the task needs alignment.

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

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# New Task

Consider `$ARGUMENTS` if provided.

Before planning or implementation:

1. Present a concise **Current understanding**, beginning with the **Goal** you believe the user wants to achieve, followed by the important product behavior, constraints, assumptions, and intended deliverable.
2. Ask only product-related or high-priority questions whose answers could materially change scope, behavior, architecture, or success.
3. Update the understanding after the user answers and repeat only when a material ambiguity remains.

When aligned, return a compact confirmed brief with success criteria and any
remaining assumptions, then continue only as authorized.