Agent Skills: backtrace

Show the current task stack and context. Use when user says "bt", "backtrace", "stack", "where are we", or asks about current progress on a multi-step task.

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Skill Metadata

Name
backtrace
Description
Show the current task stack and context. Use when user says "bt", "backtrace", "stack", "where are we", or asks about current progress on a multi-step task.

Show the current task stack and context.

Provide a clear summary of:

  1. Current task depth and what we're doing at each level
  2. Where we are in the current task
  3. What remains to be done
  4. Any blockers or pending decisions

Format

Use a visual stack representation showing the task hierarchy:

[Task 1: Main objective]
└─[Task 2: Subtask we pivoted to]
  └─[Task 3: Current focus] ← YOU ARE HERE
    - ✓ Completed step
    - ⏳ Current step
    - ○ Remaining step

Key Points

  • Be concise but complete
  • Show the full context stack
  • Indicate current position clearly
  • List what's completed, in progress, and remaining
  • Mention any blockers or decisions needed
  • Include counts/quantities where helpful