vault-status

Generate a cross-project vault status dashboard with canonical statuses and core fields.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-status-anotherben
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-status
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/vault-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-status-anotherben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill delivers a concise, cross-project vault status overview to help users quickly understand what’s open, in progress, or blocked across multiple vault projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Canonical statuses and normalization across projects
  • Per-project load and inbox debt views including Needs Attention Today, Ghost Work, and Verification Gaps
  • Project-wide dashboard generation for quick planning and handoffs
  • Live guidance and next-step recommendations in the Obsidian vault context

Quick Start

Ask Vault Status to generate the current dashboard for your Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a dashboard overview of project statuses in Obsidian?▼

A vault status dashboard provides a concise cross-project overview for Obsidian users by normalizing legacy values into canonical statuses. It surfaces open, in-progress, blocked, and inbox-debt items alongside core fields like project, next_action, and proof_state.

What is inbox debt and how do I track it across multiple vault projects?▼

Inbox debt represents pending items requiring triage across your vault projects. You can track it by generating a dashboard that highlights Needs Attention Today, Ghost Work, and Verification Gaps to support fast decision making and planning.

How do I normalize legacy status values for Obsidian vault analytics?▼

To normalize legacy status values for Obsidian vault analytics, the system enforces canonical statuses across all projects. This standardizes disparate labels into a unified format, exposing consistent fields like id, project, status, and proof_state for reliable filtering.

Can I view blocked items and next actions across all my Obsidian projects?▼

Yes, you can view blocked items and next actions across multiple Obsidian projects. The vault status overview exposes core fields including status and next_action, allowing you to quickly identify blocked work and generate guidance for handoffs.

Does the vault status dashboard support filtering by proof_state and project?▼

Yes, the vault status dashboard supports filtering by proof_state and project. It exposes these core fields explicitly to enable analytics and fast decision making across your normalized cross-project data.