pipeline-status

Summarize release pipeline state with git and gh commands into a four-stage report.

Updated Apr 17, 2026

Search Tags:#git #workflow #release #pipeline #status #ci-cd #pr-list

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npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill pipeline-status-smallorbit

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Skill: pipeline-status
Source: https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins/tree/main/plugins/flowkit/skills/pipeline-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill pipeline-status-smallorbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly surface the health of the entire release pipeline so teams know what to do next and avoid stalled releases.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stage visibility: View In flight (open PRs to develop), Awaiting cut (develop vs main), Awaiting release (RC/staging to main), and Released (latest tag).
Actionable guidance: Shows next-step recommendations such as merging PRs or promoting RCs by stage.
Deterministic data gathering: Uses git fetch, gh pr list, git log, and git describe to assemble the pipeline state.

Quick Start

Run the pipeline-status skill to fetch the latest release pipeline view and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about pipeline-status

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I check the release pipeline status across open PRs and staging branches?▼

You can check the release pipeline status by running a skill that executes git fetch origin, gh pr list, git log, and git describe to summarize in-flight PRs, awaiting cuts, awaiting releases, and the latest tag into a four-stage report.

What is the best way to see what to do next in a stalled release workflow?▼

The best way to identify next steps in a stalled release workflow is to generate a pipeline state summary that highlights in-flight work, awaiting cuts, and awaiting releases, providing actionable recommendations for merging PRs or promoting RCs.

Does this pipeline state tool require any specific CI/CD platform to work?▼

This pipeline state tool does not require a specific CI/CD platform. It relies solely on deterministic git and GitHub CLI commands like git fetch origin, gh pr list, git log, and git describe to gather release workflow data.

How do I track open PRs against the develop branch for release cuts?▼

You can track open PRs against the develop branch by running a skill that uses gh pr list to view in-flight work and compares develop with main to determine what is awaiting a release cut, summarizing the data into an actionable report.

Can I view the latest git tag and RC staging status in a single report?▼

Yes, you can view the latest git tag and RC staging status in a single report. The skill uses git describe for the latest tag and checks awaiting releases from RC/staging to main, combining them into a four-stage pipeline view.