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