Start Task

Quick command to mark a task as in-progress.

For a guided workflow with context loading, use /tasuku:pickup instead.

Usage

tk task start <task-id>              # Start working on task
tk task start <task-id> --timer      # Start with time tracking
tk task start <task-id> --unblock    # Clear blockers and start

When to Use

• You know exactly which task to work on
• Task context is already loaded
• Quick resumption of previous work

When to Use /tasuku:pickup Instead

Use the guided workflow /tasuku:pickup when:

• Starting a session and need to choose what to work on
• Want related learnings and decisions surfaced
• Need help prioritizing between ready tasks
• Want full task context before starting

Flags

• --timer - Start time tracking automatically
• --unblock - Clear any blockers before starting (for blocked tasks)

Best Practices

1. Only have one task in_progress at a time for focus
2. Use --timer if tracking time spent
3. Use tk task pause <id> if you need to switch tasks

After Starting

• Record learnings: /tasuku:learn "insight"
• Add notes: /tasuku:note <id> "progress update"
• When done: /tasuku:complete <id>

Related Skills

• /tasuku:pickup - Guided task selection and start (recommended)
• /tasuku:ready - See tasks ready to work on
• /tasuku:show - View task details
• /tasuku:complete - When you finish