status-writing

Update or create STATUS.md files with project health and commit changes.

2|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DojoGenesis/gateway --skill status-writing
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: status-writing
Source: https://github.com/DojoGenesis/gateway/tree/main/plugins/system-health/skills/status-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DojoGenesis/gateway --skill status-writing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Teams often lack a single, authoritative document that captures current progress, blockers, and next steps, leading to misalignment and stale information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate or update STATUS.md: Creates a fresh status file or revises an existing one with up-to-date sections.
  • Standardized workflow: Guides through locating the file, updating the header, current state, workstreams, blockers, and next steps.
  • Commit automation: Supplies a conventional commit message format for consistent git history.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to "update the project status for today" and it will produce a revised STATUS.md and commit it.

Frequently Asked Questions about status-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a project status report and commit it to git?▼

To generate a project status report, this Skill updates or creates a STATUS.md file reflecting current project health, then commits it to git using a standardized conventional commit message.

What is the best way to maintain a dashboard for project blockers and next steps?▼

Maintaining a dashboard for project blockers and next steps is done by updating a STATUS.md file that captures current progress, workstreams, and blockers to prevent team misalignment and stale information.

How do I update an existing STATUS.md file with current workstreams and blockers?▼

You update an existing STATUS.md file by providing current project context, which revises the header, current state, workstreams, blockers, and next steps sections to reflect up-to-date project health.

Does this project status update workflow require any specific dependencies?▼

No specific dependencies are required for this project status update workflow; it operates independently to locate, update, and commit your project documentation within any software development repository.

When do I need a standardized STATUS.md file for my software repository?▼

You need a standardized STATUS.md file when your team lacks a single authoritative document capturing current progress, blockers, and next steps, leading to misalignment across the software development repository.

Can I automate writing a project status report and formatting the git commit message?▼

Yes, you can automate writing a project status report and formatting the git commit message by asking the assistant to update the project status, which produces a revised document and a conventional commit message.