discover-tasks

Identify and prioritize tasks from configured sources into actionable work items.

951|110|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/avifenesh/awesome-slash --skill discover-tasks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: discover-tasks
Source: https://github.com/avifenesh/awesome-slash/tree/main/plugins/next-task/skills/discover-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/avifenesh/awesome-slash --skill discover-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Discover tasks from configured sources, validate them, and present for user selection to accelerate planning and prioritization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load tasks from GitHub, GitLab, local files, and custom sources
  • Filter out already claimed tasks and score by priority and recency
  • Present top task options to users for selection and workflow state update

Quick Start

Identify available tasks from your configured sources and present the top options for selection.

Frequently Asked Questions about discover-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover and prioritize tasks from GitHub and GitLab repositories?

To discover and prioritize tasks from GitHub and GitLab, configure the sources to load issues, then filter out claimed tasks and score them by priority and age to present top candidates for selection.

What is task discovery and how does it filter claimed work items?

Task discovery is the process of loading work items from GitHub, GitLab, or local markdown files, validating them, and de-duplicating to filter out already claimed tasks for actionable prioritization.

Can I use local markdown files as a source to identify actionable tasks?

Yes, you can use local markdown files as a source to identify actionable tasks. The system validates, de-duplicates, and scores local files alongside GitHub and GitLab sources.

How are tasks scored and ranked by priority and recency?

Tasks are scored and ranked by evaluating their priority level and age. This scoring mechanism filters out claimed items and surfaces the most urgent and recent candidates for user selection.

Does this task discovery process support custom sources beyond GitHub and GitLab?

Yes, task discovery supports custom sources beyond GitHub and GitLab. You can configure additional custom sources to load, validate, and de-duplicate tasks into actionable work items.

What happens to workflow state after selecting a discovered task?

After selecting a discovered task via the guided UI prompt, the workflow state is updated accordingly to reflect the chosen work item and maintain progress tracking across configured sources.