monthly-review

Generate a structured monthly review from project notes and progress data.

3|Updated Dec 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/braselog/researchAssistant --skill monthly-review-braselog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: monthly-review
Source: https://github.com/braselog/researchAssistant/tree/main/.ra/skills/monthly-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/braselog/researchAssistant --skill monthly-review-braselog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured monthly review to assess project alignment and progress, eliminating ad-hoc or inconsistent reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Executive Summary: generate a concise update that summarizes aims, current phase, and overall health.
  • Phase Progress & Manuscript Status: track progress across phases and manuscript sections to inform planning.
  • Actionable Next Steps: extract blockers and create follow-up actions for the team.

Quick Start

  • In your RA environment, trigger the monthly review with the /monthly_review command.
  • The system will pull context from project_telos, phase_checklist, weekly logs, and manuscript progress to generate a monthly review document.
  • Save and share the report with stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions about monthly-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured monthly project health review?▼

Generate a structured monthly project health review by triggering the /monthly_review command to pull context from project notes, phase checklists, and manuscript progress, outputting a formal report with an executive summary and next steps.

When should I perform a monthly review for project alignment?▼

Perform a monthly review during the first week of each month, immediately after reaching project milestones, or whenever project direction is uncertain to consolidate updates and assess overall health.

Can I track manuscript progress and phase checklists in a monthly report?▼

Yes, tracking manuscript progress and phase checklists in a monthly report consolidates updates across project phases and manuscript sections to inform planning and generate an executive summary.

What do I need to prepare to consolidate project updates for reporting?▼

To consolidate project updates for reporting, you need access to project notes, phase checklists, and manuscript progress data to extract blockers and create actionable follow-up tasks.

Monthly review reporting not capturing project milestones effectively?▼

If monthly review reporting misses milestones, ensure the system has access to project notes, weekly logs, and phase checklists so it can accurately consolidate updates and generate a formatted review document.

Does this monthly review method work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this monthly review method works without external dependencies, relying solely on your existing project environment to gather context and output a formatted report ready for stakeholder sharing.