pm-next

Select, scaffold, implement, and commit the next highest-priority work item.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of identifying, preparing, and implementing the next highest-priority task in a project, streamlining development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Task Selection: Automatically selects the most impactful work item based on priority, dependencies, and readiness.
  • Automated Scaffolding: Creates necessary work packages for issues or feature requests that lack them.
  • End-to-End Implementation: Manages the execution of tasks, code changes, testing, and committing.
  • Autonomous Mode: Can execute a series of tasks without user intervention until all work is done or an unresolvable issue occurs.
  • Use Case: An AI agent can autonomously pick up the next development task, scaffold it if needed, write the code, run tests, commit the changes, and then move to the subsequent task, allowing developers to focus on higher-level strategy.

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to pick up the next highest-priority work item by saying "pick up work".

Frequently Asked Questions about pm-next

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate picking up the next development task from a project management system?

Automated task selection identifies the highest-priority work item based on readiness and dependencies, then scaffolds and implements it. You simply instruct the AI to pick up work, and it handles the entire execution workflow autonomously.

Can an AI coding agent autonomously implement and commit work packages without intervention?

Yes, autonomous mode allows an AI coding agent to execute a series of tasks without intervention until all work is done. It automatically selects tasks, writes code, runs tests, commits changes, and updates the project management API.

How do I scaffold issues or feature requests that are missing necessary work packages?

Automated scaffolding creates the necessary work packages for issues or feature requests that lack them. This happens automatically during the task selection process, ensuring the AI agent has the required structure before implementation begins.

How does task prioritization work for development workflows with blockers and dependencies?

Task prioritization focuses on blockers and ready-to-implement items first. The system evaluates various entity types including Work Packages, Issues, and Feature Requests to select the most impactful work item based on priority and dependencies.

What's the best way to manage end-to-end implementation for the next highest-priority work item?

End-to-end implementation manages the complete execution of tasks, code changes, testing, and committing. By integrating with project management APIs for state updates, it streamlines the entire development workflow from selection to completion.

Does autonomous task execution stop when hitting unresolvable issues during development?

Yes, autonomous execution runs without user intervention until all work is done or an unresolvable issue occurs. This ensures the AI agent stops appropriately when encountering problems it cannot solve, preventing incorrect implementations.