wf0-nexttask_skill

Overview

This skill selects and executes the next pending task from a schedule stored in .wf/schedule.json, respecting task priorities and dependency order. It can preview a task (--dry-run), auto-run until a specified workflow phase (--until), or execute all remaining tasks (--all) with a safety cap. It updates schedule state (running/completed), records timestamps, and reports remaining work.

How this skill works

The skill loads .wf/schedule.json and finds the first pending work whose dependencies are all completed, sorted by priority. It displays task details, lets you choose an execution range (single kickoff, up to a target phase, or complete all), then runs wf1-kickoff and iteratively calls wf0-nextstep until the target phase or completion. It updates the schedule state (started_at, completed_at, progress) and marks the schedule completed when no tasks remain.

When to use it

• Execute the next actionable task from a team schedule while honoring dependencies
• Run just the kickoff or advance a task through specific phases without manual step-by-step calls
• Perform a dry run to inspect the next task and current progress without making changes
• Auto-run multiple tasks in sequence when clearing backlog (use --all with caution)
• Integrate into automation to keep schedule.json state consistent with executed workflows

Best practices

• Ensure .wf/schedule.json exists and is up-to-date (create with wf0-schedule create if missing)
• Use --dry-run before executing unfamiliar tasks to confirm selection and dependencies
• Prefer --until wf6-verify for full task completion when you want a single automated flow
• Use --no-branch when you must avoid creating feature branches during kickoff
• Limit use of --all for large schedules; the command enforces a 50-task safety cap per invocation

Example use cases

• Run the next high-priority task that has all dependencies satisfied and record progress automatically
• Survey the next task with --dry-run before assigning reviewers or resources
• Auto-advance a task to wf4-review to complete design review without manual wf0-nextstep loops
• Batch-execute remaining low-risk tasks with --all to clear backlog (within 50-task safety limit)
• Start work and pause after kickoff by selecting the wf1-kickoff option during the interactive stop prompt