# 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. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/next-task` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/next-task` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/next-task/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Productivity - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/next-task --- # 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 usage: `/taskmd:next-task --filter tag=mvp` to find the next MVP task 2. Read the recommended task file to get full details 3. Present the task summary including: ID, title, status, priority, and description --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/driangle) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.