By name: inbox description: Review inbox tasks and select highest priority work. Use when asked to check inbox, find next task, or start working on pending items. allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Grep, Glob
Inbox Task Selector
Select the highest priority task from the inbox and shape the implementation approach with the user.
Instructions
Step 1: Fetch Inbox Tasks
Run the check-inbox command to get open tasks:
wrkq check-inbox --json
Step 2: Select Highest Priority Task
From the JSON output, identify the task with:
- Lowest priority number (1 = highest priority, 4 = lowest)
- Among equal priorities, prefer tasks with earlier
created_at
Step 3: Display Selected Task
Show the user:
- Task ID and title
- Priority level
- Current state
- Brief summary of what the task involves
Read the full task details:
wrkq cat <task-id>
Step 4: Understand the Ask
Before proposing implementation:
- Read the task description thoroughly
- Explore any referenced files or code
- Understand the scope and constraints
Step 5: Shape the Implementation
After understanding the task, use the prompt-shaping skill to collaborate with the user on the implementation approach:
- Propose a structured interpretation of the task
- Break down into actionable steps
- Identify any ambiguities or decisions needed
- Get user alignment before proceeding
To invoke prompt-shaping, use the Skill tool:
Skill: prompt-shaping
Step 6: Begin Work
Once the user approves the shaped approach:
- Set the task to
in_progress - Create a TodoWrite list for tracking
- Begin implementation
wrkq set <task-id> --state in_progress
Example Flow
User: /inbox
Claude: Let me check your inbox for the highest priority task...
[Runs: wrkq check-inbox --json]
Found 3 open tasks. Selecting highest priority:
**T-00036: Implement deleted state and restore command**
- Priority: 3
- State: open
- Created: 2025-12-28
Let me read the full task details...
[Runs: wrkq cat T-00036]
This task involves adding a "deleted" lifecycle state and a restore command.
Now let me shape the implementation with you...
[Invokes prompt-shaping skill]
Notes
- Always show the user which task was selected and why
- If multiple tasks have equal priority, briefly mention alternatives
- Use prompt-shaping to ensure alignment before coding
- Track progress with wrkq comments as work proceeds