before-task

Search past specs and patterns to generate MCP recommendations before tasks.

1|Updated Oct 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nirukk52/ScreenGraph --skill before-task
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: before-task
Source: https://github.com/nirukk52/ScreenGraph/tree/main/.claude-skills/before-task_skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nirukk52/ScreenGraph --skill before-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Before starting a major spec or task, this Skill helps you gather context, identify similar past work in Graphiti, and surface recommended MCPs and vibes to steer the effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Discovery: Searches Graphiti for past specs, patterns, decisions in domain screengraph
  • MCP Recommendations: Surface top MCPs and match to recommended vibe
  • Context Surface: Highlights files to review, architecture patterns, past decisions, and starting points

Quick Start

Before beginning a new spec, run the discovery process with @before-task, review the surfaced context, then proceed with the spec setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about before-task

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I discover relevant past specs and patterns before starting a new task?

Before-task discovery searches your past specs and implementation patterns in Graphiti to surface domain context, architectural decisions, and known gotchas. Run the discovery process before beginning a new spec or major feature to gather actionable reference material and reduce rework.

What MCP recommendations does before-task discovery provide?

The Skill generates top MCP recommendations matched to your task domain and suggests aligned vibes for steering the effort. These recommendations surface tools and context patterns from past similar work to accelerate planning.

Can I use before-task discovery for bug fixes and feature work?

Yes, before-task discovery applies to new specs, feature initiations, and major bug fixes. It searches for similar past work and implementation patterns to inform your approach before committing effort.

What files and decisions does before-task surface?

Before-task highlights files to review, architecture patterns, past decisions, and starting points from your domain screengraph. It integrates with Spec-Kit and Standard Tasks workflows to provide structured context for downstream work.

How does before-task integrate with spec setup?

Run before-task discovery first, review the surfaced context and MCP recommendations, then proceed with spec setup. The Skill formats results into standardized Before-Task Output compatible with your existing workflow tools.