monthly-review

Generate a structured monthly review from project notes and progress data.

3|Updated Dec 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/braselog/researchAssistant --skill monthly-review-braselog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: monthly-review
Source: https://github.com/braselog/researchAssistant/tree/main/.ra/skills/monthly-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/braselog/researchAssistant --skill monthly-review-braselog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured monthly review to assess project alignment and progress, eliminating ad-hoc or inconsistent reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Executive Summary: generate a concise update that summarizes aims, current phase, and overall health.
  • Phase Progress & Manuscript Status: track progress across phases and manuscript sections to inform planning.
  • Actionable Next Steps: extract blockers and create follow-up actions for the team.

Quick Start

  • In your RA environment, trigger the monthly review with the /monthly_review command.
  • The system will pull context from project_telos, phase_checklist, weekly logs, and manuscript progress to generate a monthly review document.
  • Save and share the report with stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions about monthly-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured monthly project health review?

Generate a structured monthly project health review by triggering the /monthly_review command to pull context from project notes, phase checklists, and manuscript progress, outputting a formal report with an executive summary and next steps.

When should I perform a monthly review for project alignment?

Perform a monthly review during the first week of each month, immediately after reaching project milestones, or whenever project direction is uncertain to consolidate updates and assess overall health.

Can I track manuscript progress and phase checklists in a monthly report?

Yes, tracking manuscript progress and phase checklists in a monthly report consolidates updates across project phases and manuscript sections to inform planning and generate an executive summary.

What do I need to prepare to consolidate project updates for reporting?

To consolidate project updates for reporting, you need access to project notes, phase checklists, and manuscript progress data to extract blockers and create actionable follow-up tasks.

Monthly review reporting not capturing project milestones effectively?

If monthly review reporting misses milestones, ensure the system has access to project notes, weekly logs, and phase checklists so it can accurately consolidate updates and generate a formatted review document.

Does this monthly review method work without external dependencies?

Yes, this monthly review method works without external dependencies, relying solely on your existing project environment to gather context and output a formatted report ready for stakeholder sharing.