period-update

Realigns live plans and journal notes during mid-period check-ins using YAML context and targeted binder updates.

39|5|Updated Oct 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mpazik/Binder --skill period-update
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: period-update
Source: https://github.com/mpazik/Binder/tree/main/examples/journal/skills/period-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpazik/Binder --skill period-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you do a mid-period check-in so your current plan, goal, achievements, and learnings stay aligned with what actually happened, not what you assumed would happen.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mid-period plan adjustment: Review the period’s live state and update the plan based on observed progress or lack of movement.
  • Reflection from evidence: Convert children's achievements/events/learnings into a clear learning signal and honest narrative.
  • Parent-level coherence: Tie the period’s updates back to the parent goal so you can spot drift early.

Quick Start

Ask the journal assistant to run the mid-period check-in for the target period with the specified offset (w/m/q/y and an offset), then listen and respond to the single pulse prompt before updating plan and observed entries.

Frequently Asked Questions about period-update

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I do a mid-period review to realign my weekly or quarterly plan with actual progress?

A mid-period review compares your live plan against observed progress. You run a check-in with a specified time offset (w/m/q/y), respond to a single pulse prompt, and update your plan entries based on actual achievements and events.

What is goal alignment and how does it prevent plan drift during a project?

Goal alignment ties period-level updates back to the parent objective to detect drift early. It converts child achievements and learnings into a coherent narrative, ensuring your evolving plan stays connected to overarching targets.

How to convert recorded achievements and events into an honest learning reflection?

Converting achievements into learning reflections requires reviewing child entries—events, accomplishments, and learnings—then synthesizing them into a clear learning signal. The mid-period check-in reads these YAML-context notes to produce an evidence-based narrative.

Can I update my agent journal binder mid-period without overwriting previous finalized summaries?

Yes, targeted binder updates preserve finalized summaries. The check-in process applies specific modifications to live plan entries and observed progress notes while protecting locked historical data from being overwritten.

Does mid-period progress tracking work for both weekly and yearly planning cycles?

Yes, mid-period progress tracking supports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly periods. You specify the target period and a time offset when initiating the check-in to realign plans across any timeframe.

What are the limitations of mid-period plan adjustment when progress notes are missing?

Mid-period plan adjustment requires recorded child achievements and events in YAML context to function. Without observed progress entries, the check-in cannot generate accurate conversation guidance or reflect evidence upward to the parent goal.