start-task

Validate prerequisites, update status, and route tasks into dev-loop workflows.

1|1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ezagent42/prd2impl --skill start-task-ezagent42
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start-task
Source: https://github.com/ezagent42/prd2impl/tree/main/skills/skill-5-start-task
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ezagent42/prd2impl --skill start-task-ezagent42

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coordinate task initiation within the dev-loop by validating prerequisites, updating the status tracker, and routing into the correct workflow (Green/Yellow/Red) based on task type.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validate dependencies: ensure all required tasks are completed before starting.
  • Update status & ownership: mark in_progress and assign owner from the team context.
  • Route into workflows:Green/Yellow/Red pathways depending on task type and evaluation results.

Quick Start

Run /start-task <Task ID> to begin a task and enter the dev-loop workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-task

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

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How do I start a task in the dev loop and validate dependencies?

To start a task in the dev loop, run the start-task command with your Task ID. It validates prerequisite dependencies, updates status to in_progress, assigns ownership, and routes the task into the correct workflow pathway.

What happens when task prerequisites are not completed before initiation?

Task initiation enforces dependency checks before updating the status tracker. If prerequisite tasks are incomplete, the validation prevents the task from starting and entering the dev-loop workflow.

Can I configure autopilot STOP checkpoints when starting a task?

Yes, start-task supports autopilot configurations to control STOP checkpoints during task execution. This allows automated routing through Green, Yellow, or Red workflows based on task evaluation results.

How does task routing work for different work item types?

Task routing evaluates task type and prerequisites to direct work items into Green, Yellow, or Red dev-loop pathways. This ensures each task follows the correct workflow based on its defined dependencies and deliverables.

Do I need defined dependencies and clear deliverables to use dev-loop task management?

Yes, dev-loop task management applies to any task with defined dependencies and a clear deliverable. Tasks must have identifiable IDs, such as T1A.1, and prerequisite checks must pass before ownership assignment and status updates occur.