task-status

/task-status - Background Task Status

Check status of background tasks launched by workflow commands.

Purpose

Monitor background tasks from:

• /workflow:brainstorm --background
• /workflow:refine (option 2: background)
• Any other command with background delegation

Usage

/workflow:task-status              # List all tasks
/workflow:task-status <task_id>    # Check specific task
/workflow:task-status --wait <task_id>  # Wait for completion

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When invoked:

Without Arguments: List All Tasks

BACKGROUND TASKS
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🔄 ACTIVE ({count}):

  {task_id} - {command} "{topic}"
    Started: {time_ago}
    Estimated: {estimated_duration}
    Status: Running...

  {task_id2} - {command2} "{topic2}"
    Started: {time_ago2}
    Estimated: {estimated_duration2}
    Status: Running...

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✅ COMPLETED ({count}):

  {task_id3} - {command3} "{topic3}" ✓
    Completed: {time_ago3}
    Duration: {actual_duration3}

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❌ FAILED ({count}):

  {task_id4} - {command4} "{topic4}" ✗
    Failed: {time_ago4}
    Error: {error_summary}

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💡 COMMANDS:

  /workflow:task-output <id>  - View results
  /workflow:task-cancel <id>  - Cancel running task
  /workflow:task-status <id>  - Check specific task

Implementation:

1. Check for .claude/tasks.json file
2. If doesn't exist, check Claude Code's internal task tracking via /tasks command
3. Parse task list and categorize by status
4. Format output with clear sections
5. Show time estimates and actual durations

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With Task ID: Check Specific Task

/workflow:task-status abc123

Output for RUNNING task:

TASK STATUS: abc123
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Command: /workflow:brainstorm "improve test coverage"
Status: 🔄 Running
Started: 2 minutes ago
Estimated: 2-3 minutes
Progress: ~66% (2 of 3 min)

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💡 NEXT STEPS:

  • Wait a bit longer (~1 minute remaining)
  • Continue working, I'll notify when done
  • Check again: /workflow:task-status abc123
  • Cancel: /workflow:task-cancel abc123

Or wait for completion:
  /workflow:task-status abc123 --wait