Output
Phase 3: Staleness Detection
The goal: warn users when they're about to respond to an old kontask that Claude may have moved on from.
The Problem
User opens kontask from 2 hours ago, clicks "Approve" - but Claude's session has moved on and isn't waiting for that response anymore. The approval goes into the void.
Detection Options
| Time-based | Warn if kontask > 30 min old | Simple |
| Session ID | Track Claude session, warn if session changed | Medium |
| Newer kontasks | Warn if Claude created newer kontasks since | Simple |
Recommended: Hybrid Approach
- Time warning: Show yellow banner if > 30 min old
- Newer kontasks: Show orange banner if Claude created newer kontasks
- Both: Show red banner if old AND newer kontasks exist
Implementation Plan
- Add
createdAtcheck in kontask-detail.ts - Query for newer kontasks from same creator
- Show warning banner with appropriate severity
- No schema changes needed - uses existing data
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Original Request
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Details
Type
General
Status
Completed
Scope
vibetools
Tags
kontasksstaleness
Created
2 Jan 2026, 7:32 am
Updated
2 Jan 2026, 7:32 am
Created By
claude
Raw Data
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"updatedAt": "2026-01-01T21:32:54.089Z",
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