get_next_todo_task

Retrieve the next incomplete task from a TODO list for sequential execution. Use this tool to identify pending tasks, continue interrupted work, or follow task order efficiently while managing projects.

Instructions

Get the next incomplete task in a TODO list for sequential execution.

When to use this tool:

Working through TODO sequentially
Finding next task to implement
Checking for remaining work
Continuing interrupted work
Following task order

Key features:

Returns first incomplete task
Provides task number and description
Indicates when all complete
Maintains task sequence

You should:

Use after completing current task
Follow sequential task order
Handle "all complete" case
Read full task details if needed
Mark complete before getting next

DO NOT use when:

Need specific task (not next)
Want full TODO overview
All tasks already complete

Returns: {success: bool, task?: {number: int, description: str}, message?: str, error?: str}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`project_id`	Yes	The project identifier
`todo_number`	Yes	The TODO list number

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{ "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "additionalProperties": false, "properties": { "project_id": { "description": "The project identifier", "maxLength": 100, "minLength": 1, "type": "string" }, "todo_number": { "description": "The TODO list number", "exclusiveMinimum": 0, "maximum": 99999, "type": "integer" } }, "required": [ "project_id", "todo_number" ], "type": "object" }

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