Scan shelves, todo.md, and ROADMAP.md to locate the next actionable task.

Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#roadmap #todo #shelf #next-work #pending-work #task-triage

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ddaanet/agent-core --skill next-ddaanet

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: next
Source: https://github.com/ddaanet/agent-core/tree/main/skills/next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ddaanet/agent-core --skill next-ddaanet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill locates the agent's next actionable task by scanning multiple project locations when the active context is empty.

Core Features & Use Cases

Scans shelves (agents/shelf/) for incomplete tasks
Reads backlog in agents/todo.md to identify high-priority items
Checks agents/ROADMAP.md for future enhancements and priorities
Reports the highest-priority pending work to kick off the next action
Use Case: After the current context is cleared, surface the next task to maintain momentum.

Quick Start

Ask the agent: what's next? If the current context is empty, this skill will search shelves (agents/shelf/), backlog (agents/todo.md), and agents/ROADMAP.md to identify the next actionable item.

Frequently Asked Questions about next

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find the next task for my agent when the project context is empty?▼

To find the next task when context is empty, this skill scans shelves in agents/shelf/, backlog items in agents/todo.md, and priorities in agents/ROADMAP.md to identify the highest-priority pending work.

What is the best way to surface pending work from an agents backlog?▼

The best way to surface pending work is by scanning multiple project locations like agents/shelf/, agents/todo.md, and agents/ROADMAP.md to locate and report the highest-priority actionable item.

How do I scan agents/ROADMAP.md to identify future enhancements?▼

Scanning agents/ROADMAP.md identifies future enhancements by checking the file for prioritized pending work when the active context is empty, reporting the top item to start.

Does finding the next task disrupt ongoing work in the current context?▼

Finding the next task does not disrupt ongoing work because the skill checks active context first and only reports results from shelves or todo.md when no current task exists.

Can I use task triage to locate actionable items across multiple project locations?▼

You can use task triage to locate actionable items across multiple project locations by scanning agents/shelf/, agents/todo.md, and agents/ROADMAP.md to find the highest-priority pending work.