Job State Machine
This skill defines and manages complex job workflows as a state machine, streamlining automation and ensuring consistent execution.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add job-state-machine npx -- -y @trustedskills/job-state-machine
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"job-state-machine": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/job-state-machine"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The job-state-machine skill allows an AI agent to manage tasks through a defined sequence of states. It facilitates tracking progress, automating transitions between stages, and ensuring consistent execution based on predefined rules. This is particularly useful for complex workflows that require careful orchestration.
When to use it
- Project Management: Track the lifecycle of projects from initiation to completion, automatically moving them to "In Progress," "Review," or "Completed" states.
- Order Fulfillment: Manage order processing steps like "Received," "Processing," "Shipped," and "Delivered."
- Content Creation Workflow: Guide content through stages such as "Drafting," "Editing," "Review," and "Published."
- Bug Tracking: Manage bugs through states like "Open", "In Progress", "Resolved", and "Closed".
Key capabilities
- Defines task states.
- Automates state transitions based on rules.
- Tracks the progress of tasks through defined stages.
- Provides a structured workflow for complex processes.
Example prompts
- "Move this project to the 'Review' state."
- "What is the current state of order #12345?"
- "Transition bug report XYZ-789 to 'Resolved'."
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires a clear definition of task states and transition rules for optimal performance. Ensure that the agent has sufficient context or access to relevant data to determine appropriate state transitions.
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