queue-orchestrator

Manage inbound work as durable queue items within CTOX.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill queue-orchestrator
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Skill: queue-orchestrator
Source: https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox/tree/main/skills/system/mission_orchestration/queue-orchestrator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill queue-orchestrator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

CTOX teams often struggle with ad-hoc task management that leads to missed deadlines and lost context. The Queue Orchestrator provides a durable, centralized mechanism to add, inspect, and reprioritize work within the CTOX queue, ensuring visibility and consistent routing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspect the queue state to decide next actions.
  • Add new tasks with a title, prompt, and optional metadata to enter the queue.
  • Edit or reprioritize tasks and manage outcomes such as block, fail, complete, or cancel.
  • Use cases include onboarding new work, reprioritization during planning, and keeping long-running work synchronized with tickets and knowledge bases.

Quick Start

Add a new queue task with a clear title and prompt to begin tracking work in the explicit CTOX queue.

Frequently Asked Questions about queue-orchestrator

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

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How do I manage task prioritization and lifecycle status in a durable queue?

Durable queue task management uses an explicit contract with statuses, priorities, and operations to inspect, add, edit, reprioritize, block, fail, complete, or cancel items. This ensures visibility and consistent routing across planning, execution, and follow-up phases.

What is the best way to route inbound work through a centralized task queue?

Routing inbound work through a centralized task queue involves treating each item as a durable entry with a defined title, prompt, and metadata. This mechanism replaces ad-hoc task management, preventing missed deadlines and lost context by ensuring orderly execution.

Can I inspect and reprioritize long-running tasks within the CTOX execution path?

Yes, you can inspect the queue state to decide next actions and reprioritize tasks during planning. This keeps long-running work synchronized with tickets and knowledge bases while maintaining explicit lifecycle control across the CTOX routing path.

How do I add new work items to an explicit task management queue?

To add new work items to an explicit task management queue, provide a clear title and prompt along with optional metadata. This enters the task into the durable queue, enabling centralized tracking, inspection, and outcome management like blocking or completing.

Why does ad-hoc task management lead to lost context during workflow execution?

Ad-hoc task management leads to lost context because it lacks a durable, centralized mechanism for tracking. Without an explicit queue contract for statuses and priorities, teams struggle with missed deadlines and inconsistent routing across the execution path.

When do I need a durable queue contract for task routing and execution?

You need a durable queue contract when your team requires explicit prioritization, inspection, and lifecycle control of tasks. It is essential for maintaining visibility and orderly execution across planning, execution, and follow-up stages of the workflow.