# Tool Description: TaskGet ## Metadata - Request location: `tools[]` - Tool name: `TaskGet` - Input schema properties: `taskId` ## Description 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. ## Input Schema ```json { "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema", "type": "object", "properties": { "taskId": { "description": "The ID of the task to retrieve", "type": "string" } }, "required": [ "taskId" ], "additionalProperties": false } ``` ## Token Impact - Complete definition estimated tokens: **380** - Measurement: captured tool object serialized independently as JSON text against the common baseline - Additivity: independent, non-additive estimate