next

Score and rank work items across projects, plans, and backlog.

10|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cookys/autopilot --skill next-cookys
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: next
Source: https://github.com/cookys/autopilot/tree/main/skills/next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cookys/autopilot --skill next-cookys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prioritize what to work on next by scanning all active work sources and producing a single, ranked recommendation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-source prioritization: aggregates projects, plans, backlog, and proposals to identify the top next task.
  • Flexible triggers: supports auto-run after major milestones or manual queries like /next and /next --deep.
  • Adaptive depth and ranking: uses adaptive scanning depth to balance speed and thoroughness and presents a clear recommendation with rationale.
  • Use Case: after archiving a project or completing a milestone, get the next best item to focus on.

Quick Start

Ask Autopilot to run /next to receive the next prioritized work recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about next

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize my next work item across multiple active projects?▼

To prioritize your next work item across multiple active projects, this Skill aggregates projects, plans, backlogs, and proposals, scoring them by relevance and urgency to present a single ranked recommendation for immediate action.

What is the best way to automatically recommend tasks from my backlog?▼

Automatically recommending tasks from your backlog is best achieved through adaptive depth scanning with auto-run triggers after major milestones, balancing scanning speed and thoroughness to shape long-term work.

How does cross-source backlog ranking work for immediate action planning?▼

Cross-source backlog ranking works by scoring relevance and urgency across active projects, plans, and proposals, applying an adaptive depth scanning workflow to produce a clear recommendation with rationale.

Can I manually trigger a deep scan for work prioritization across proposals?▼

Yes, you can manually trigger a deep scan for work prioritization across proposals using manual queries like /next --deep, which adjusts the scanning depth to thoroughly evaluate and rank your work items.

Does this task recommendation tool integrate with autopilot for continuous planning?▼

Yes, this task recommendation tool integrates with autopilot:next through dedicated integration hooks, allowing automated triggers after milestones to continuously guide immediate actions and backlog shaping.