MCP tool
claim_task
Take a task before starting it, so another agent or teammate doesn't work on the same one.
The claim_task tool is provided by RepoMemory. Install that server in your AI client and the assistant can call it directly.
Servers exposing claim_task
From the publisher:Take a task before starting it, so another agent or teammate doesn't work on the same one. Give the task's `id` (TASK-n), or leave it out to take the oldest open task. `agent` names who is working on it ("claude-code on dimaino's laptop"). It returns a `claim_token`: keep it. A task claimed by anyone else, even a session with your own name, is refused with already_claimed; claiming again with your
Install RepoMemory →Parameter Type Description agent*string Who is taking it. claim_tokenstring The claim_token this tool returned when you claimed the task: give it to extend or release your claim. Your name in `agent` is not enough, since other sessions may use the same name. idstring The task to claim (TASK-n). Leave out to take the oldest open task. minutesinteger How long the claim lasts. Claim the task again to extend it; after it runs out, anyone may take the task. project*string The project, usually the repository ("owner/repo" or a short name). Entries are kept per project. releaseboolean Give the task (`id`) back instead of claiming it, so another agent can take it now. Needs the claim's `claim_token`.
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