# Next

> Suggest the next Steward step from the current case file without writing files. Use when the user asks what Steward should do next or asks for steward next.

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

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# Next

Use this skill for the read-only Steward next-step recommendation.

## First Step

Read `../../shared/protocol.md` before acting. Treat it as the source of truth for case file discovery, status values, transitions, and output.

## Gate

Run only the `next` gate.

## Behavior

- Read the current root-level Steward case file only.
- Do not create a case file if none exists.
- Do not edit files.
- Suggest exactly one next gate based on the current case state and missing evidence.
- If no current case exists, suggest running a judgment gate such as `steward feasibility <task>`.
- If a re-run is warranted, include it as the alternative instead of suggesting multiple next gates.

## Output

Use this output shape:

```md
Current status: <status>
Suggested next: steward <gate> - <why>
Alternative: <if re-run warranted, or "None">
```