start

name	start
description	Start work on a ClickUp task (transition to In Progress)

start

Name

clickup:start - Start work on a ClickUp task (transition to In Progress)

Synopsis

/start [arguments]

Description

Start work on a ClickUp task (transition to In Progress)

Implementation

Start work on a ClickUp task by transitioning it to "In Progress" and displaying checklist.

Usage: /start #ABC123 or /start ABC123

Steps:

1. Use clickup_get_task to fetch task details
2. Display task name and current status
3. Show checklist items if present
4. Use clickup_update_task_status to transition to "in progress"
5. Use clickup_add_comment to add: "Starting work on this task"
6. Optionally use clickup_assign_task to assign to current user if unassigned

Display Format:

▶️  Starting work on #ABC123

Name: {task name}
Status: {old status} → In Progress
Assignees: {assignees}

📋 Checklist:
- [ ] {checklist item 1}
- [ ] {checklist item 2}
- [ ] {checklist item 3}

Link: {task URL}

If task is already In Progress, just display current status and checklist without transitioning.