wf0-nextstep_skill

Overview

This skill immediately executes the next workflow command for an in-progress work item. It reads the workflow state and runs the appropriate follow-up command without asking for user confirmation. It is intended for automated or power-user flows where you want the next step taken right away.

How this skill works

The skill loads state.json to resolve the target work-id (or uses active_work when omitted) and inspects the work's current and next fields. Based on the next field it selects the proper action: error reporting, running a specific workflow phase, completing with a PR link, or invoking wf5-implement with the next step number. It invokes the chosen command immediately via the Skill tool and does not prompt the user.

When to use it

• You want to advance an active workflow step immediately without interactive confirmation.
• A CI or automation process needs to trigger the next workflow phase programmatically.
• You are iterating quickly and prefer command chaining (e.g., kickoff → implement → PR).
• You already have state.json present and want to continue from the recorded active_work.
• You need to force running wf7-pr or other next-phase commands directly.

Best practices

• Ensure state.json is present and up to date to avoid fallback prompts.
• Use only when you trust the resolved next action, since execution is non-interactive.
• Prefer in scripts or automation where silent, deterministic behavior is required.
• Double-check plan.current_step and plan.total_steps before invoking wf5-implement when automating step increments.
• Keep backups or git branches ready when auto-executing destructive phases.

Example use cases

• Run /wf0-nextstep to immediately create a PR when next is "complete" and a PR exists.
• Invoke /wf0-nextstep in CI to automatically proceed to wf7-pr when the workflow reaches that phase.
• Call /wf0-nextstep without arguments inside a workspace where active_work is set to continue the current work item.
• Use /wf0-nextstep to trigger /wf5-implement <next_step> when implementation work has remaining steps.