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check-task

Extract task metadata from task.md and report workflow status with next actions.

84|5|Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#reporting#workspace#task-management#read-only#task-status
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fitlab-ai/agent-infra --skill check-task
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-task
Source: https://github.com/fitlab-ai/agent-infra/tree/main/.agents/skills/check-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fitlab-ai/agent-infra --skill check-task

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reads and reports the current status and progress of a task across all workflow states (active, blocked, and completed) in the workspace, enabling teams to monitor coordination without modifying files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read-only task discovery across active, blocked, and completed directories
  • Extract task metadata from task.md (id, title, type, status, workflow, current_step, assigned_to, created_at, updated_at, issue_number, pr_number)
  • Assess presence and state of contextual artifacts (analysis.md, plan.md, implementation.md, refinement.md, review.md) across versions
  • Produce a structured status report with next-step recommendations to guide collaboration
  • Help teams synchronize work-in-progress and review tasks efficiently

Quick Start

Check a task by ID to retrieve its latest status and available context files.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check task status and progress across workflow states without modifying files?▼

To check task status without modifying files, parse task.md from the workspace to extract metadata like id, title, type, status, workflow, and current_step. This read-only approach assesses active, blocked, and completed directories to produce a structured overview with recommended next actions.

What task metadata fields can I extract from task.md for reporting?▼

Task metadata fields extractable from task.md include id, title, type, status, workflow, current_step, assigned_to, created_at, updated_at, issue_number, and pr_number. These fields enable comprehensive task-management reporting across all workflow states.

How do I verify the presence and state of workflow artifacts across versions?▼

Verify workflow artifacts by assessing the presence and state of analysis.md, plan.md, implementation.md, refinement.md, and review.md across versions. Parsing task.md exposes related artifact states to produce a structured status overview.

Does read-only task discovery work across active, blocked, and completed directories?▼

Read-only task discovery works across active, blocked, and completed directories in the workspace. It identifies and reports current task status and progress, enabling teams to monitor coordination without modifying files.

How do I get recommended next actions based on the latest artifacts and workflow state?▼

Get recommended next actions by parsing task.md to expose key fields and verifying related artifacts like analysis.md and plan.md. The structured status report generates recommendations based on the latest artifacts and current workflow state.

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