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Intent in-next

Next step: review state, identify smallest coherent work unit, wait for go

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/matthewsinclair/intent
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/matthewsinclair/intent "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/intent/plugins/claude/skills/in-next" ~/.claude/skills/matthewsinclair-intent-in-next && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: intent/plugins/claude/skills/in-next/SKILL.md
source content

Next Step

Mid-session checkpoint to pick the next unit of work. Prevents drift and keeps work focused.

Procedure

1. Review current state

  • Check the current steel thread and work package status
  • Read 
    intent/wip.md
    for context
  • Review any open tasks or TODOs in the current WP

2. Identify the next work unit

Find the smallest, simplest, self-contained, coherent piece of work that:

  • Moves the current ST/WP forward
  • Can be completed and tested in one step
  • Has clear acceptance criteria
  • Does not require decisions that should be escalated to the user

3. Describe it in detail

Present:

  • What will be done
  • Which files will be touched
  • What the expected outcome is
  • How to verify it worked

4. Wait for instructions

Do not start coding. Present the next step and wait for the user to confirm or redirect.

Skill Chain

If the next work unit needs detailed planning, consider:

  • /in-plan
    -- if the work needs a full plan before starting