zdev next
Select the next ready task from an area. The result gives an agent or a person a concrete task to read before starting implementation.
Examples
Section titled “Examples”zdev next greetingzdev next --any --format jsonzdev next [AREA]zdev next --anyAn explicit area keeps selection within that objective. Omit the area when a
configured default or the sole area with open work makes the choice
unambiguous. --any selects ready work across structurally safe areas and
cannot be combined with an area argument.
Selection does not start an agent or change task state. Read the full task with task show, or use work-context to capture the task alongside its Git context. See task format for readiness, dependencies, and priority.