next

Score and rank work items across projects, plans, and backlog.

10|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cookys/autopilot --skill next-cookys
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: next
Source: https://github.com/cookys/autopilot/tree/main/skills/next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cookys/autopilot --skill next-cookys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prioritize what to work on next by scanning all active work sources and producing a single, ranked recommendation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-source prioritization: aggregates projects, plans, backlog, and proposals to identify the top next task.
  • Flexible triggers: supports auto-run after major milestones or manual queries like /next and /next --deep.
  • Adaptive depth and ranking: uses adaptive scanning depth to balance speed and thoroughness and presents a clear recommendation with rationale.
  • Use Case: after archiving a project or completing a milestone, get the next best item to focus on.

Quick Start

Ask Autopilot to run /next to receive the next prioritized work recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about next

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize my next work item across multiple active projects?

To prioritize your next work item across multiple active projects, this Skill aggregates projects, plans, backlogs, and proposals, scoring them by relevance and urgency to present a single ranked recommendation for immediate action.

What is the best way to automatically recommend tasks from my backlog?

Automatically recommending tasks from your backlog is best achieved through adaptive depth scanning with auto-run triggers after major milestones, balancing scanning speed and thoroughness to shape long-term work.

How does cross-source backlog ranking work for immediate action planning?

Cross-source backlog ranking works by scoring relevance and urgency across active projects, plans, and proposals, applying an adaptive depth scanning workflow to produce a clear recommendation with rationale.

Can I manually trigger a deep scan for work prioritization across proposals?

Yes, you can manually trigger a deep scan for work prioritization across proposals using manual queries like /next --deep, which adjusts the scanning depth to thoroughly evaluate and rank your work items.

Does this task recommendation tool integrate with autopilot for continuous planning?

Yes, this task recommendation tool integrates with autopilot:next through dedicated integration hooks, allowing automated triggers after milestones to continuously guide immediate actions and backlog shaping.