TaskList tool description
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Use this tool to list all tasks in the task list.
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## When to Use This Tool
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- To see what tasks are available to work on (status: 'pending', no owner, not blocked)
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- To check overall progress on the project
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- To find tasks that are blocked and need dependencies resolved
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- After completing a task, to check for newly unblocked work or claim the next available task
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- **Prefer working on tasks in ID order** (lowest ID first) when multiple tasks are available, as earlier tasks often set up context for later ones
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## Output
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Returns a summary of each task:
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- **id**: Task identifier (use with TaskGet, TaskUpdate)
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- **subject**: Brief description of the task
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- **status**: 'pending', 'in_progress', or 'completed'
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- **owner**: Agent ID if assigned, empty if available
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- **blockedBy**: List of open task IDs that must be resolved first (tasks with blockedBy cannot be claimed until dependencies resolve)
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Use TaskGet with a specific task ID to view full details including description and comments.
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