One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swingerman/disciplined-agentic-engineering --skill next-swingerman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: next
Source: https://github.com/swingerman/disciplined-agentic-engineering/tree/main/engineer/skills/next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swingerman/disciplined-agentic-engineering --skill next-swingerman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It resolves the common “what should I do now?” dead end by surveying the full Disciplined Agentic Engineering project state and recommending the most valuable next action without changing anything.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project-wide state survey: Reads in-flight features, consolidation backlog, parked ideas, pending human actions, session-log next tasks, charter/manifest autonomy hints, and open fixes.
  • Triage into prioritized decision buckets: Groups work into NEEDS YOUR DECISION, OPEN FIXES, READY TO ADVANCE, READY TO DISPATCH, and COULD START, then selects a single top recommendation.
  • Advisory, read-only behavior: Produces a recommendation only—no artifacts and no handoff—so it works as a human re-entry point at any “what now?” moment.

Example use case: You return after a pause and want to immediately know whether to unblock a stalled feature, fix a user-impacting defect, or dispatch safe work to another agent.

Quick Start

Tell the AI “/engineer.next” to get the top recommended next action and the supporting triage buckets.

Frequently Asked Questions about next

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

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How do I determine the best next action across an entire engineering project?

Project triage surveys the entire project state for blocked features, open fixes, and ready work, grouping them into prioritized decision buckets to recommend a single best next action. It evaluates the whole project scope rather than a single feature.

What is the best way to prioritize my backlog when returning to a stalled software project?

Backlog prioritization groups work into buckets like NEEDS YOUR DECISION, OPEN FIXES, and READY TO DISPATCH, then selects exactly one top recommendation. This advisory process evaluates pending human actions and promotable items without modifying project state.

How does project-wide agent workflow triage work for session management?

Agent workflow triage applies read-only rules at session start or any 'what now' moment, reading session logs and charter autonomy hints to rank dispatchable tasks. It requires a project-scope resolution of the DAE manifest to deterministically survey in-flight features.

Can I use session management triage to dispatch safe work to another agent?

Yes, session management triage identifies dispatchable tasks by surveying the full project state and charter autonomy hints. It groups these into a READY TO DISPATCH bucket, allowing you to safely hand off work to another agent without changing artifacts.

Does project state triage modify my files or create new artifacts during the survey?

No, project state triage is advisory and read-only, producing a recommendation only without creating artifacts or handoffs. It works as a human re-entry point to help you decide whether to unblock features or fix defects.

When do I need a full project state survey instead of a single-feature scope review?

You need a full project state survey when you return after a pause and face a 'what should I do now' moment. It evaluates open fixes and parked ideas across the whole project, whereas a single-feature scope misses cross-project defect prioritization.