task-system

Coordinate task creation, ownership, dependencies, and status tracking across agent teams.

14|1|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zircote/claude-team-orchestration --skill task-system
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: task-system
Source: https://github.com/zircote/claude-team-orchestration/tree/main/skills/task-system
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zircote/claude-team-orchestration --skill task-system

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage shared work items with dependencies, ownership, and status tracking across agent teams. This Skill enables creating tasks, coordinating task ownership, and gating work with dependency relationships to prevent bottlenecks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TaskCreate: create work items with subject, description, and status control.
  • TaskList/TaskGet: view task details and lists to monitor progress and ownership.
  • TaskUpdate: claim, start, complete tasks and set up dependencies to auto-unblock downstream work.
  • Task Dependencies: model pipelines where completion of one task unlocks others.
  • Task Claiming and File Locking: prevent race conditions when claiming tasks across teammates.
  • Task Status Lag: known limitation guidance and recovery steps.

Quick Start

Start by creating a task with TaskCreate and then monitor and update its status through TaskList and TaskUpdate as work progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions about task-system

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

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How do I coordinate cross-team tasks and track ownership?

Cross-team task coordination is handled by creating work items with subjects and descriptions, assigning ownership, and monitoring updates through list and get operations. This prevents bottlenecks by structuring collaborative workflows with clear status tracking.

How do task dependencies auto-unblock downstream work?

Task dependencies auto-unblock downstream work by gating tasks with relationship models. When an upstream task completion is reported, the system automatically unlocks dependent downstream tasks, preventing race conditions and bottlenecks.

Can I prevent race conditions when multiple agents claim the same task?

Task claiming and file locking mechanisms prevent race conditions when multiple agents attempt to claim the same work item. This ensures only one teammate takes ownership of a task at a time across collaborative workflows.

What is the best way to model task pipelines with status transitions?

Modeling task pipelines involves creating work items, setting up dependency relationships, and applying status transitions. You can claim, start, and complete tasks through simple updates to gate downstream work and monitor progress.

Are there limitations with task status lag during cross-team workflows?

A known limitation is task status lag during cross-team workflows. The system provides guidance and recovery steps to address delays in status transitions, ensuring dependency management and progress tracking remain accurate.

Do I need external dependencies to manage collaborative task workflows?

No external dependencies are required to manage collaborative task workflows. The system provides a simple API surface described in its documentation for task creation, dependency management, delegation, and status reporting.