chapter-status

Generate a project dashboard with chapter word counts and completion status.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bonjohen/tasty --skill chapter-status
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: chapter-status
Source: https://github.com/bonjohen/tasty/tree/main/.claude/skills/chapter-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bonjohen/tasty --skill chapter-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill builds a consolidated dashboard that surfaces progress across sections and chapters, showing which chapters exist, their titles, word counts, and section completion at a glance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project-wide Dashboard: Aggregates chapter files, titles, and word counts into a per-section table for quick review.
  • Progress Tracking: Computes section status (Complete, Partial, Not started), totals for chapters and words, and highlights incomplete sections.
  • Use Case: Use it to get an immediate snapshot of drafting progress for a novel, identify partially written sections, and gather per-act or per-section word counts for planning.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run chapter-status optionally specifying a book name to generate the full novel dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions about chapter-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track novel chapter progress and word counts across multiple sections?

Track novel chapter progress by generating a project dashboard that aggregates chapter files, titles, and word counts into a per-section table. It computes section status as Complete, Partial, or Not started, highlighting incomplete sections for quick review.

What's the best way to visualize drafting progress for a book project stored in markdown?

Visualize drafting progress by scanning repository filesystems to glob chapter markdown files and read section_map.md. This generates a dashboard summarizing per-act and per-section word counts alongside completion status for immediate project snapshots.

How do I get a word count summary for each section of my novel?

Get a word count summary by running word counts on chapter markdown files stored under the books/[name] directory structure. The dashboard aggregates these counts into a per-section table to aid drafting and planning.

Does this chapter status dashboard require a specific folder structure for novel projects?

Yes, the dashboard requires novel projects stored under a books/[name] directory structure. It needs filesystem access to glob chapter files and read section_map.md to accurately summarize per-section progress across drafting workflows.

Can I identify partially written sections in my manuscript automatically?

Identify partially written sections automatically via the dashboard's progress tracking feature, which computes section completion status and highlights incomplete sections so you can target them during drafting.

What are the limitations of using a file-based dashboard for novel progress tracking?

Limitations include relying entirely on repository filesystem access, globbing chapter files, and reading section_map.md, meaning any structural deviations or non-markdown files in the books/[name] directory will prevent accurate progress aggregation.