do-task

name	do-task
description	Look up a task by ID or name and start working on it. Use when the user wants to pick up and execute a task.
allowed-tools	Glob, Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Bash, Task, EnterPlanMode

Do Task

Look up a task and start working on it — no CLI required.

Instructions

The user's query is in $ARGUMENTS (a task ID like 077 or a task name/keyword).

1. Find the task file:

   • Read .taskmd.yaml for custom dir (default: tasks)
   • Use Glob for <task-dir>/**/*$ARGUMENTS*.md
   • If multiple matches, read frontmatter to find the exact ID match
   • If not found, scan all task files and list available tasks for the user to choose

2. Read the task file with the Read tool to get the full description, subtasks, and acceptance criteria

3. Mark the task as in-progress:

   • Use Edit to change status: pending (or current status) to status: in-progress in the frontmatter

4. Start a worklog entry (if worklogs are enabled):

   • Check .taskmd.yaml for worklogs: true — only create worklogs if explicitly enabled
   • If enabled, find or create the worklog file at <task-dir>/<group>/.worklogs/<ID>.md (or <task-dir>/.worklogs/<ID>.md for root tasks)
   • Append a timestamped entry noting your approach and initial findings

5. Do the task: Follow the task description and complete the work described

   • Use EnterPlanMode for non-trivial implementation tasks
   • Check off subtasks (- [x]) in the task file using Edit as you complete them
   • Append worklog entries when you make key decisions, hit blockers, or complete significant subtasks
   • In the Plan, include a reference to the original task ID and task file path

6. Write a final worklog entry summarizing what was done, decisions made, and any open items

7. Mark the task as done: Use the /complete-task skill (invoke it with the task ID) to complete the task. It handles verification and status changes automatically.

Worklog Format

Each worklog entry uses a timestamp heading followed by free-form notes:

## 2026-02-15T10:30:00Z

Started implementation of the search feature.

**Approach:** Using full-text search with the existing SQLite database
rather than adding Elasticsearch — simpler and sufficient for our scale.

**Completed:**

- [x] Added search query parser
- [x] Created search index

**Next:** Add result ranking and write tests.

See SPEC_REFERENCE.md (in the plugin root) for frontmatter schema, field values, and workflow modes.