next-tasks

Extract and prioritize next tasks from PROJECT_STATUS.md files.

4|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/signalcompose/claude-tools --skill next-tasks
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Skill: next-tasks
Source: https://github.com/signalcompose/claude-tools/tree/main/plugins/ypm/skills/next-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/signalcompose/claude-tools --skill next-tasks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand their most pressing tasks across all projects, ensuring they focus on what needs attention most urgently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Prioritization: Displays upcoming tasks from all projects in a prioritized order.
  • Project Status Overview: Provides a summary of project phase, next task, and last update date.
  • Use Case: When you're unsure what to work on next, this Skill will tell you the highest priority task across all your active projects.

Quick Start

Show me the highest priority task across all my projects.

Frequently Asked Questions about next-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize next tasks across multiple projects?

To prioritize next tasks across multiple projects, this Skill extracts and displays upcoming actions from project status files in priority order. It applies defined priority rules based on project activity and progress to highlight what needs attention most urgently.

What is the best way to see the highest priority task across all active projects?

The best way to see the highest priority task across active projects is to parse project status files. This Skill summarizes project phase, next task, and last update date, showing your most pressing work when you are unsure what to do next.

How do I extract next actions from project status files?

To extract next actions from project status files, this Skill parses PROJECT_STATUS.md files. It reads defined priority rules based on project activity and progress, then displays the extracted tasks in a prioritized order.

Do I need specific project status files to use this task prioritization method?

Yes, this task prioritization method requires PROJECT_STATUS.md files to function properly. The Skill parses these specific files to apply defined priority rules based on project activity and progress, extracting your upcoming tasks.

How does project activity and progress determine task priority?

Project activity and progress determine task priority through defined priority rules applied during parsing. This mechanism extracts next tasks from project status files and ranks them, ensuring you focus on what needs attention most urgently across all projects.

What is the mechanism for displaying a project status overview?

The mechanism for displaying a project status overview parses PROJECT_STATUS.md files to extract project phase, next task, and last update date. This process applies defined priority rules based on project activity to show upcoming tasks in prioritized order.