newTask

Convert task requests into dependency-aware execution plans and delegate to Manager AI.

Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kinetas/harness_engineering --skill newtask-kinetas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: newTask
Source: https://github.com/kinetas/harness_engineering/tree/main/newTask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kinetas/harness_engineering --skill newtask-kinetas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It turns a natural-language task request into a structured, actionable plan that can be executed by an AI team with correct sequencing and tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Request understanding & classification: Converts the user’s /newTask [description] into a categorized request type (bug, feature, improvement, refactor) and produces a clear summary.
  • Dependency-aware breakdown: Generates a task list with estimated impact areas and a dependency graph so work can proceed in the right order.
  • Delegation to Manager AI: Updates doc/AI_list.txt with the new Manager AI task slot, delegates execution, and then produces a completion acknowledgment while ensuring reporting flows to report/report.md.

Quick Start

Invoke /newTask and include what you want changed or built, for example “Refactor the projectStart flow to reduce redundant steps and improve task dependency clarity.”

Frequently Asked Questions about newTask

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

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How do I turn a natural language request into a dependency-aware task plan for AI execution?

To turn a natural language request into a dependency-aware task plan, you can invoke the /newTask command with your project description. The system classifies the request, generates a task list with estimated impact areas and a dependency graph, and delegates execution to a Manager AI.

How does AI delegation and task sequencing work for bug fixes and feature development?

AI delegation works by converting your categorized request into an ordered task list with a dependency graph. It updates the AI_list.txt file with a new Manager AI task slot, delegates the execution in the correct sequence, and returns a completion acknowledgment.

Can I use this for project execution scenarios like refactoring and improvements?

Yes, you can use this for project execution scenarios like refactoring, improvements, bug fixes, and new feature development. It handles task sequencing and tracking across AI roles by generating a dependency-aware breakdown tailored to your specific project type.

Do I need to update company state documents before generating an execution plan?

You do not need to manually update state documents before generating an execution plan. The process reads system and state documents automatically, updates doc/company_state.json and doc/AI_list.txt during delegation, and ensures reporting flows to report/report.md.

What is the best way to monitor AI task execution and generate project reports?

The best way to monitor AI task execution is to rely on the built-in reporting flow. After the Manager AI completes the delegated tasks, the system produces a completion summary and automatically enables downstream monitoring by appending execution updates to report/report.md.

Why does task planning require a dependency graph for AI orchestration?

Task planning requires a dependency graph for AI orchestration to ensure work proceeds in the correct order. By mapping estimated impact areas and dependencies, the Manager AI can execute sequenced tasks accurately and prevent conflicts during complex project execution.