task-execution

name	task-execution
description	Execute mtix tasks using the context chain. Claim tasks, read assembled context, implement with TDD, and mark done.

Task Execution with mtix

Before Starting Any Work

1. Run mtix ready to find tasks available for pickup
2. Run mtix context <id> to read the assembled context chain from root to leaf
3. Run mtix claim <id> --agent codex to claim the task

The Context Chain

The dot-notation hierarchy (e.g., PROJ-42.1.3) IS your briefing. Each level adds context:

• Root: business goal
• Middle: technical scope
• Leaf: exact implementation instructions

Always run mtix context <id> before starting — it assembles the full prompt from root to your task.

Workflow

1. Read the context chain completely
2. Write failing tests first (TDD)
3. Implement the minimum code to pass
4. Verify all acceptance criteria from the task
5. Run mtix done <id> when complete

Rules

• Never skip the context chain — it contains your complete briefing
• Every change must have an mtix task — use mtix create if none exists
• Report blockers: mtix comment <id> "blocked: <reason>"