start-task

Initialize non-code workflows with task classification, Tier-3 substrate queries, and vault loading.

Updated Jul 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agorokh/applied-ai-research --skill start-task-agorokh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start-task
Source: https://github.com/agorokh/applied-ai-research/tree/main/.cursor/skills/start-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agorokh/applied-ai-research --skill start-task-agorokh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents the model from skipping the vault and substrate steps when starting non-code work, reducing ghost writing and missing required context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Front-loaded discipline checklist: Forces task classification, Tier-3 substrate query, and explicit artifact handoff before producing any substantive output.
  • Vault subgraph LOAD: Loads only the relevant docs/01_Vault/<ProjectKey>/ nodes based on the task at hand.
  • Sibling-skill deferral: Ensures the actual artifact production is delegated to the correct specialized sibling skill rather than produced directly.
  • Council routing when warranted: Triggers adversarial second-opinion review for external publications and higher-risk decisions.

Quick Start

Use the start-task skill to initialize your next deck, report, paper, diagram, explanation, ADR draft, research synthesis, or artifact review session for an operator-specified audience.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-task

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce task classification and vault loading before generating non-code artifacts?

To enforce task classification and vault loading before generating non-code artifacts, initialize a front-loaded discipline checklist that queries Tier-3 substrates and loads relevant vault subgraphs prior to any output. This prevents ghost writing by ensuring required context is never bypassed.

What is the best way to structure an artifact handoff plan for research syntheses and ADR drafts?

The best way to structure an artifact handoff plan for research syntheses and ADR drafts is to use a first-reply contract with explicit headings and sibling-skill deferral. This delegates actual production to the correct specialized sibling skill rather than outputting it directly.

When do I need council routing for external publications and higher-risk decisions?

You need council routing for external publications and higher-risk decisions when your non-code workflow warrants an adversarial second-opinion review. This enterprise guardrail ensures disciplined artifact generation by triggering targeted critical analysis before final handoff.

How does vault subgraph loading work for non-code workflows like decks, reports, and diagrams?

Vault subgraph loading for non-code workflows like decks, reports, and diagrams works by loading only the relevant docs/01_Vault/<ProjectKey>/ nodes based on the specific task at hand. This targeted loading ensures substrate defaults are properly applied rather than skipped.

Why does my model skip substrate steps and ghost write missing context during artifact reviews?

Your model skips substrate steps and ghost writes missing context during artifact reviews because it bypasses vault loading without a front-loaded discipline checklist. Requiring an auditable stamp file and explicit task classification forces the model to query Tier-3 substrates before producing output.