MCP-Tasks Story and Task Management

Manages MCP-driven tasks and stories with Git integration and recovery workflows.

11|1|Updated Oct 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hugoduncan/mcp-tasks --skill mcp-tasks-story-and-task-management
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: MCP-Tasks Story and Task Management
Source: https://github.com/hugoduncan/mcp-tasks/tree/main/plugins/mcp-tasks-skill/skills/story-and-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hugoduncan/mcp-tasks --skill mcp-tasks-story-and-task-management

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

MCP teams often struggle with coordinating tasks and aligning execution of stories, and this skill provides centralized guidance and tooling for end-to-end MCP workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task and story management prompts (add-task, select-tasks, update-task, complete-task, delete-task)
  • Story creation guidelines and explicit task breakdown workflows
  • Execution environment guidance (work-on) and Git integration patterns
  • Shared context for inter-task communication and safe completion workflows

Quick Start

Create a story or standalone task with add-task, then execute it using the MCP prompts to begin work.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCP-Tasks Story and Task Management

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

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How do I manage MCP-driven tasks and stories across their full lifecycle?

MCP task management is handled through structured prompts for creating, refining, breaking down, executing, reviewing, and completing tasks. You use commands like add-task, update-task, and complete-task to coordinate standalone tasks and story-based workflows end-to-end.

Can I integrate Git with my task management workflow for safe recovery?

Git integration is supported within the task execution environment to provide safe recovery and rollback strategies. The workflow patterns incorporate Git operations alongside shared context for inter-task communication during execution.

How do I break down a story into executable tasks?

Story breakdown is achieved using explicit task breakdown workflows provided by the skill. After story creation with add-task, you apply the story creation guidelines to decompose the story into discrete, executable tasks ready for execution.

What is the best way to execute tasks in an MCP environment?

Task execution is guided by the work-on environment prompt. You select tasks using select-tasks, then execute them using the provided MCP prompts while maintaining shared context for inter-task communication throughout the workflow.

Does MCP task management support standalone tasks outside of stories?

Standalone tasks are fully supported alongside story-based workflows. You can create, update, and complete individual tasks independently using the same task management prompts without requiring a parent story structure.

Can I delete tasks if my MCP workflow changes direction?

Task deletion is supported through the delete-task prompt. This allows you to remove tasks during refinement or when workflow requirements shift, maintaining clean coordination across your active stories and tasks.