get-task-details

Retrieve aggregated task context metadata for coding agent workflows.

28|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ma08/botfiles --skill get-task-details
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Skill: get-task-details
Source: https://github.com/ma08/botfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/get-task-details
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ma08/botfiles --skill get-task-details

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users working with long-running coding agents across multiple machines and sessions often lose track of critical task context, including status file locations, tracker links, session identifiers, and task progress, leading to wasted time manually searching for relevant information when resuming work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Task Context Resolution: Automatically locates the current task for the active session by checking machine-local task pointers first, then falling back to the latest same-session task in the current project if the pointer is missing or stale.
  • Comprehensive Metadata Output: Prints all relevant task details including task folder path, status file path, primary tracker URL, machine name, coding agent/session ID, transcript path, zellij session and link, and a concise task recap covering goals, current status, and next steps.
  • Cross-Session Lookup Support: When a task slug is provided, surfaces related tasks matching the slug pattern and stale tasks older than 7 days, making it easy to find historical task context.
  • Use Case: For example, if you resume a coding agent session after a day off, use this skill to instantly pull up all the context you need to pick up where you left off without manually navigating through task folders.

Quick Start

Use the get-task-details skill to retrieve the full context and status details for your current coding agent task.

Frequently Asked Questions about get-task-details

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve task context and session metadata for coding agents?

You retrieve coding agent task context by running a single read-only operation that checks machine-local task pointers first, then falls back to the latest same-session task. This automatically surfaces status file paths, tracker URLs, and session identifiers for your active workflow.

How do I resume a coding agent session and find previous task status?

You can resume a coding agent session by pulling up comprehensive task metadata, which includes a concise task recap covering goals, current status, and next steps. This allows you to instantly pick up where you left off without manually navigating task folders.

What happens if task pointers are missing or stale when tracking coding agent status?

When task pointers are missing or stale during coding agent status tracking, the system automatically falls back to the latest same-session task in the current project. This ensures you still retrieve relevant task metadata without manual file navigation.

Can I track coding agent task status across multiple machines and sessions?

Yes, cross-machine and cross-session task status tracking is fully supported. The system outputs machine name, coding agent session ID, transcript path, and zellij session links, enabling you to verify task status and access resources across different environments.

What task metadata is included when retrieving context for zellij coding sessions?

Retrieving context for zellij coding sessions outputs comprehensive metadata including task folder path, status file path, primary tracker URL, machine name, session ID, transcript path, and zellij session link. It also generates a concise task recap covering goals, current status, and next steps.

How do I find historical task context for older coding agent workflows?

You find historical task context by providing a task slug to surface related tasks matching that pattern. The system also automatically surfaces stale tasks older than 7 days, making it easy to locate and access historical coding agent workflow metadata.