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Get only the metadata/status of a task without full details. Use when the user wants to quickly check a task's status, priority, or other metadata.
Install with Codex or Claude Copy this prompt, paste it into Codex, Claude, or another assistant, and let it review the skill page and install it for you.
Based on SOC occupation classification
List tasks with optional filters. Use when the user wants to see their tasks.
List tasks with optional filters. Use when the user wants to see their tasks.
Get the next recommended task to work on. Use when the user asks what to work on next or needs a task assignment.
Create a new task file following the taskmd specification. Use when the user wants to add a new task to the project.
Split a large task into smaller sub-tasks. Accepts a task ID, evaluates complexity, and creates sibling task files if warranted.
Update an existing task's fields (status, priority, title, tags, dependencies, etc.). Use when the user wants to modify a task's properties.
| name | get-task-status |
| description | Get only the metadata/status of a task without full details. Use when the user wants to quickly check a task's status, priority, or other metadata. |
| allowed-tools | Glob, Read |
Retrieve lightweight metadata for a task — no CLI required.
The user's query is in $ARGUMENTS (a task ID like 077 or a task name/keyword).
Find the task directory:
.taskmd.yaml if it exists to check for a custom dir fieldtasks if not configuredFind the task file:
Glob for <task-dir>/**/*$ARGUMENTS*.mdidid in frontmatterRead only the frontmatter of the matched file (the YAML between --- delimiters)
Present the metadata in a compact format:
Task 077: Fix login bug
Status: in-progress
Priority: high
Effort: medium
Type: bug
Tags: auth, frontend
Owner: alice
Dependencies: 042, 043
Created: 2026-02-10
File: tasks/cli/077-fix-login-bug.md
See SPEC_REFERENCE.md (in the plugin root) for valid field values and frontmatter schema.