Task Next

One command: agent-foreman next

⚠️ STRICT WORKFLOW - NO IMPROVISATION

You MUST follow this exact sequence. Do NOT skip or reorder steps.

code

next → implement → check → done

❌ FORBIDDEN	✅ REQUIRED
Skip `check` step	Run `agent-foreman check` before `done`
Go straight to implementation	Run `agent-foreman next` first
Invent extra steps	Use only the 4 steps above

⛔ CLI-ONLY ENFORCEMENT

NEVER bypass CLI for workflow decisions:

❌ FORBIDDEN	✅ REQUIRED
Read `ai/tasks/index.json` to select task	Use `agent-foreman next`
Read `index.json` to check status	Use `agent-foreman status`
Read `index.json` for TDD mode	Check CLI output for `!!! TDD ENFORCEMENT ACTIVE !!!`
Edit task files to change status	Use `agent-foreman done/fail`

Allowed: Reading task .md files for acceptance criteria AFTER running agent-foreman next.

Quick Start

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agent-foreman next           # Auto-select next priority
agent-foreman next auth.login  # Specific task

Workflow

code

next → implement → check → done

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agent-foreman next              # 1. Get task + acceptance criteria
# ... implement the task ...    # 2. Write code
agent-foreman check <id>        # 3. Verify implementation
agent-foreman done <id>         # 4. Mark complete + commit

Check TDD Mode First

Look for "!!! TDD ENFORCEMENT ACTIVE !!!" in agent-foreman next output.

TDD Workflow (when strict mode active)

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# STEP 1: Get task + TDD guidance
agent-foreman next <task_id>

# STEP 2: RED - Write failing tests FIRST
# Create test file at suggested path
# Run tests: <your-test-command>
# Verify tests FAIL (confirms tests are valid)

# STEP 3: GREEN - Implement minimum code
# Write minimum code to pass tests
# Run tests: <your-test-command>
# Verify tests PASS

# STEP 4: REFACTOR - Clean up
# Clean up code while keeping tests passing

# STEP 5: Verify + Complete
agent-foreman check <task_id>
agent-foreman done <task_id>

CRITICAL: DO NOT write implementation code before tests exist in strict TDD mode!

Priority Order

•needs_review → may be broken
•failing → not implemented
•Lower priority number → higher priority (0 is highest)

⚠️ BREAKDOWN → VALIDATE → IMPLEMENT Workflow

When next shows "VALIDATION PHASE REMINDER":

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# All BREAKDOWNs complete → Run validation FIRST
agent-foreman validate

# Then proceed with implementation
agent-foreman next

ALWAYS run done after completing each task (including BREAKDOWN tasks).

Options

Flag	Effect
`--check`	Run tests before showing task
`--dry-run`	Preview without changes
`--json`	Output as JSON for scripting
`--quiet`	Suppress decorative output
`--allow-dirty`	Allow with uncommitted changes
`--refresh-guidance`	Force regenerate TDD guidance

Complete Options

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agent-foreman done <id>            # Mark complete + commit
agent-foreman done <id> --full     # Run all tests
agent-foreman done <id> --skip-e2e # Skip E2E tests
agent-foreman done <id> --no-commit # Manual commit