bug: MCP is unable to get the correct next task #902

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opened 2025-10-14 16:25:01 -06:00 by navan · 0 comments
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Originally created by @nicksinai on 4/22/2025

Description

The MCP is unable to get the correct next task when calling next_task. It typically gets the task that was just completed. happens on every use of next_task

Steps to Reproduce

After completing a task, ask the MCP to get the next task and notice that it gets the task you just completed

Expected Behavior

I expect it to get the task which is next in the task list, or whichever task is recommended next

Actual Behavior

It often gets the task that was just completed

Screenshots or Logs

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Environment

  • Task Master version: 0.12.1
  • Node.js version: v22.14.0
  • Operating system: mac sequoia 15.4 Beta
  • IDE (if applicable): cursor

Additional Context

previous discussion #221

*Originally created by @nicksinai on 4/22/2025* ### Description The MCP is unable to get the correct next task when calling next_task. It typically gets the task that was just completed. happens on every use of next_task ### Steps to Reproduce After completing a task, ask the MCP to get the next task and notice that it gets the task you just completed ### Expected Behavior I expect it to get the task which is next in the task list, or whichever task is recommended next ### Actual Behavior It often gets the task that was just completed ### Screenshots or Logs ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/82c57891-db67-48e3-8a25-27f8a792cc0a) ### Environment - Task Master version: 0.12.1 - Node.js version: v22.14.0 - Operating system: mac sequoia 15.4 Beta - IDE (if applicable): cursor ### Additional Context previous discussion #221
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Reference: github/claude-task-master#902
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