next

Determine the next actionable task from worklog and plan documents.

14|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tae0y/python-project-template --skill next-tae0y
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: next
Source: https://github.com/tae0y/python-project-template/tree/main/.claude/skills.nouse/next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tae0y/python-project-template --skill next-tae0y

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly determine the most important next task to work on by inspecting the current worklog and plan state.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze in-progress (doing) items, and upcoming (todo) tasks to identify the top-priority item.
  • Cross-check against project plan phase and available directories to surface actionable next steps.
  • Output a concise recommended task that guides which file or area to work on next.

Quick Start

Identify the next task by reading localdocs/worklog.doing.md, localdocs/worklog.todo.md, and plan documents, and output the single most actionable next item.

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 next task to work on from a project worklog?

To determine the next task, analyze local project worklogs and plan documents. By cross-checking in-progress items, plan priorities, and directory gaps, the system identifies the single most actionable next step for implementation.

What is task prioritization based on planning state?

Task prioritization based on planning state evaluates your current project phase, doing items, and todo tasks to identify the top-priority item. It ensures the recommendation considers in-progress tasks and plan priorities to suggest what to implement next.

How do I find missing tasks in a software project plan?

You can find missing tasks by cross-checking the project plan phase against available directories. Identifying directory gaps alongside worklog state helps surface actionable next steps and missing tasks that need implementation.

Does this work with local worklog and plan documents?

Yes, this applies to active software projects utilizing local docs like worklog and plan. It reads files such as worklog.doing.md and worklog.todo.md to output a concise recommended task guiding your next file edit.

Why prioritize in-progress items over upcoming todo tasks?

Prioritizing in-progress items over todo tasks prevents context switching and ensures completion of active work. The system analyzes doing items first, cross-checks them against plan priorities, and then suggests the most urgent next task.