claude-code-system-prompts/system-prompts/tool-description-task-get.md

Use this tool to retrieve a task by its ID from the task list.

When to Use This Tool

• When you need the full description and context before starting work on a task
• To understand task dependencies (what it blocks, what blocks it)
• After being assigned a task, to get complete requirements

Output

Returns full task details:

• subject: Task title
• description: Detailed requirements and context
• status: 'pending', 'in_progress', or 'completed'
• blocks: Tasks waiting on this one to complete
• blockedBy: Tasks that must complete before this one can start

Tips

• After fetching a task, verify its blockedBy list is empty before beginning work.
• Use TaskList to see all tasks in summary form.