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misatay-needs-help

List and clarify needs_help tasks before handing off to the Execution Skill.

2|Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#collaboration#ai-agent#task-management#needs_help#misatay#update-task
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dshearer/misatay --skill misatay-needs-help
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: misatay-needs-help
Source: https://github.com/dshearer/misatay/tree/main/skills/needs-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dshearer/misatay --skill misatay-needs-help

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides you through resolving tasks that are marked as needs_help. These are tasks where the AI got stuck during execution and needs the user's input to move forward.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List and identify needs_help tasks and present them to the user for selection.
  • Collaborate with the user to clarify requirements, explain issues, and gather missing context.
  • Update tasks and coordinate with the Execution Skill to implement fixes and reflect decisions in the task history.
  • Surface blocked work by showing needs_help tasks first, followed by tasks ready for review.

Quick Start

List needs_help tasks and select one to address with the user.

Frequently Asked Questions about misatay-needs-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve AI agent tasks that are blocked and need user input?▼

To resolve blocked AI agent tasks needing user input, this skill surfaces needs_help tasks first, collaborates with you to clarify missing context, updates task descriptions, and coordinates with an Execution Skill to implement fixes.

What are needs_help tasks in AI task management?▼

Needs_help tasks are tasks where an AI agent got stuck during execution and requires user-guided triage to clarify requirements and gather missing context before implementation can proceed.

How do I clarify requirements for tasks where my AI agent got stuck?▼

You clarify requirements for stuck AI tasks by collaborating with this skill to explain issues, gather missing context, update task descriptions, and record decisions in the task history for the Execution Skill.

Can I use this skill to triage tasks without switching to another agent?▼

No, this skill enforces a defined workflow that concludes by proposing a switch to the Execution Skill, which is required to actually implement the fixes and coordinate the final task updates.

Does this task management workflow show tasks ready for review alongside blocked work?▼

Yes, the task management workflow surfaces blocked work by showing needs_help tasks first for triage, followed by presenting tasks that are ready for review.

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