Read Task

Display the full content of a specific task from UNIFIED_PLAN.md.

Task to read: $ARGUMENTS

Instructions

1. Extract task number from arguments.

2. Find UNIFIED_PLAN.md in the current working directory or repository root.

3. Locate the task section by searching for ## Task N: where N is the task number.

4. Extract the full task content from the task header until the next task header (or end of file).

5. Display the task with formatted output including:

   • Task number and title
   • Layer (Crane/daosys/IndexedEx)
   • Status
   • Worktree (if applicable)
   • Full description
   • User stories
   • Files to create/modify
   • Inventory check items
   • Completion criteria

Output Format

# Task N: [Title]

**Layer:** [Crane/daosys/IndexedEx]
**Status:** [Status]
**Worktree:** [branch-name or "Not started"]

---

[Full task content from UNIFIED_PLAN.md]

Error Handling

• No task number provided: Show usage: /backlog:read <task-number>
• Task doesn't exist: Show "Task N not found in UNIFIED_PLAN.md" and list available task numbers
• UNIFIED_PLAN.md not found: Show "UNIFIED_PLAN.md not found. Create one with /design or specify location."

Examples

/backlog:read 5

Output:

# Task 5: Protocol DETF (CHIR) System

**Layer:** IndexedEx
**Status:** Ready for Agent
**Worktree:** Not started

---

### Description
Implement the Protocol DETF system (CHIR token) with integrated fee distribution...

[Full task content]

Notes

• Task numbers are permanent and never renumbered
• This is a read-only command - it does not modify any files
• Use /backlog:launch N to create a worktree and start working on a task