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matter-status-digest

Assemble a Smokeball matter digest with stages, dates, and flags.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
Search Tags:#digest generation#law firm#matter status#Smokeball#internal reporting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/venturecrane/ss-console --skill matter-status-digest-venturecrane
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: matter-status-digest
Source: https://github.com/venturecrane/ss-console/tree/main/operator/skills/matter-status-digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/venturecrane/ss-console --skill matter-status-digest-venturecrane

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of generating internal matter status digests from Smokeball, providing a comprehensive overview of open matters, upcoming dates, and other key information without the need for manual review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Digest Generation: Assembles a periodic internal digest of the firm's matters from Smokeball.
  • Open Matters by Stage: Organizes matters by their Smokeball stage for easy review.
  • Upcoming Dates: Identifies matters with upcoming tasks or appointments.
  • Quiet Matters: Flags matters that have not been updated recently.
  • Low Trust and Held Matters: Highlights matters that require attention due to trust issues or conflict holds.
  • Use Case: A principal can quickly review the state of their practice by reading the digest instead of manually auditing the Smokeball system.

Quick Start

Run the matter-status-digest skill to generate a digest of the firm's matters.

Frequently Asked Questions about matter-status-digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate matter status reporting from Smokeball?▼

You can automate matter status reporting by running this Skill to assemble an internal digest from Smokeball, organizing open matters by stage, upcoming dates, and flagged matters without manual review.

What is a matter status digest and what does it include?▼

A matter status digest is a consolidated overview of law firm matters from Smokeball, including open matters by stage, upcoming dates, and flags for quiet, low-trust, and held matters requiring attention.

How do I flag quiet or low-trust matters in Smokeball for internal review?▼

This Skill flags quiet, low-trust, and held matters automatically by assembling data from the Smokeball API into a digest, highlighting matters that have not been updated recently or require attention due to trust issues.

Do I need Python to generate internal matter digests from Smokeball?▼

Yes, you need Python installed for script execution, along with Smokeball API access, to run the digest generation scripts and assemble the internal matter status report.

Can I review my law firm's open matters by stage without manually checking Smokeball?▼

Yes, a principal can review the state of their practice by reading the generated digest instead of manually auditing the Smokeball system, as the digest organizes open matters by their respective stages.

Are there limitations to automating Smokeball matter status digests with Python scripts?▼

The digest generation depends on continuous Python script execution and active Smokeball API access, meaning the internal reporting process cannot function if either dependency is unavailable or disconnected.

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