task-activate

Transition tasks from inactive to active after passing trust and integrity checks.

6|1|Updated Jan 5, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #validation #activation #lifecycle #task #activate #trust-gates

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npx skills add https://github.com/JordanGunn/skills --skill task-activate

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Skill: task-activate
Source: https://github.com/JordanGunn/skills/tree/main/skills/task/activate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JordanGunn/skills --skill task-activate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Activate a task by transitioning it from inactive to active state, ensuring it only proceeds after passing all deterministic checks on lifecycle state and trust gates.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enforces lifecycle_state checks to ensure only valid tasks activate
Evaluates trust gates (epistemic_state, is_stale, hash_mismatch) before activation
Updates 99_STATE.md and frontmatter upon successful activation
Provides clear refusal messages on activation failure and remediation guidance

Quick Start

Invoke the activation flow on a valid task directory to transition it to the active lifecycle state.

Frequently Asked Questions about task-activate

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

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How do I enforce strict lifecycle checks before activating a task in an automation system?▼

Task activation enforces deterministic lifecycle checks by evaluating trust gates like epistemic state, staleness, and hash mismatches before transitioning a task to active. This ensures only valid tasks proceed, maintaining correctness and traceability.

What happens when a task fails trust gate validation during activation?▼

Trust gate validation failure generates a clear refusal message preventing the task from activating. The system provides remediation guidance to help resolve lifecycle state issues, stale data, or hash mismatches before retrying activation.

What files are updated when a task successfully transitions to active state?▼

Task activation updates the 99_STATE.md file and the task's frontmatter upon successfully passing all integrity and trust gate checks. This records the lifecycle state transition to ensure deterministic traceability in the automation workflow.

Can I activate a task that has a hash mismatch or stale state?▼

Activating a task with a hash mismatch or stale state is not permitted. The trust gates evaluate these integrity checks and will block activation, providing remediation guidance to resolve the discrepancies before proceeding.

What is a deterministic activation gate in task lifecycle management?▼

A deterministic activation gate is a strict validation checkpoint that ensures a task meets all lifecycle state and trust requirements before transitioning to active. It guarantees correctness by preventing invalid or stale tasks from proceeding.