daily-briefing

Generate a daily briefing from state files with calendar and task status.

Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wattysaid/MARVIN --skill daily-briefing-wattysaid
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Skill: daily-briefing
Source: https://github.com/Wattysaid/MARVIN/tree/main/skills/daily-briefing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wattysaid/MARVIN --skill daily-briefing-wattysaid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users start their day with a clear, prioritized overview by consolidating priorities, progress updates, and alerts into a single daily briefing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Calendar Overview: Today's events with times, tomorrow's preview, and key deadlines for the next 7 days.
  • Task Status: Active priorities, overdue items, due today, and open threads needing attention.
  • Progress Check: Progress against current month's goals; days remaining; flag if behind pace.
  • Open Threads: Items waiting on follow-ups; stale threads (no updates > 5 days).
  • Proactive Suggestions: Suggestions based on patterns, such as upcoming deadlines or scheduling actions.

Quick Start

Use the daily-briefing skill at session start or when the user asks "what's on today" to generate today's concise briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions about daily-briefing

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

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How do I generate a daily briefing for my priorities and progress?

A daily briefing summarizes your active priorities, progress updates, and alerts into a single structured overview. It is triggered at session start or when requesting today's plan to provide a concise snapshot of your daily schedule and tasks.

What information is included in a daily task status and progress check?

A daily task status and progress check includes active priorities, overdue items, and open threads needing attention. It also evaluates progress against monthly goals, calculates days remaining, and flags if you are falling behind your target pace.

How do I track open threads and stale follow-ups in my daily session?

To track open threads and stale follow-ups in your daily session, the briefing identifies items waiting on responses and flags stale threads that have had no updates for more than five days, ensuring nothing is forgotten.

Does the daily briefing provide proactive scheduling suggestions for upcoming deadlines?

Yes, the daily briefing provides proactive scheduling suggestions for upcoming deadlines. It analyzes your calendar and task patterns to recommend specific actions, helping you manage deadlines and schedule tasks effectively.

What file formats and state management data does the daily briefing consolidate?

The daily briefing consolidates state management data from state/current.md and state/goals.md file formats. It reads these files to aggregate your current tasks, priorities, and monthly goals into a unified overview.

Can I get a 7-day calendar overview and deadline preview in my daily plan?

Yes, you can get a 7-day calendar overview and deadline preview in your daily plan. The briefing includes today's event times, a preview of tomorrow, and highlights key deadlines occurring over the next seven days.