progress-capture

Extract progress updates from conversations and append timestamped YAML entries to daily logs.

7|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #logging #yaml #notes #progress #structured-data #team-update

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npx skills add https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework --skill progress-capture

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Skill: progress-capture
Source: https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework/tree/main/skills/progress-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework --skill progress-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates extraction of progress notes from conversations and persists them to logs/progress/YYYY-MM-DD_NNN.yaml for easy tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

Parse progress reports from conversations and extract accomplishments, decisions, and next steps.
Append a timestamped YAML entry to logs/progress/YYYY-MM-DD_NNN.yaml for audit and review.
Consolidate standups, milestones, and results updates into a single, queryable progress log.

Quick Start

Provide a brief progress update; it will be parsed and logged automatically to the daily progress log.

Frequently Asked Questions about progress-capture

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically extract progress updates from daily standups and save them to a YAML log?▼

You can automatically capture progress updates by providing a brief standup summary, which the system parses for accomplishments and decisions, then appends as a timestamped YAML entry to logs/progress/YYYY-MM-DD_NNN.yaml. This ensures reliable tracking without manual formatting.

What is the best way to log structured team updates from conversations without disrupting the ongoing discussion?▼

The best way to log structured team updates is to use an automated parsing tool that safely extracts progress notes from active conversations and appends them to a YAML file. This captures milestones and decisions reliably without interrupting the flow of the discussion.

Can I capture decision logs and milestone reports as structured YAML entries automatically?▼

Yes, you can capture decision logs and milestone reports automatically. The system extracts decisions, accomplishments, and next steps from your reports, then persists them as structured YAML entries with date tagging for easy audit and review.

How do I consolidate daily standups and milestone reports into a single queryable progress log?▼

You can consolidate standups and milestone reports by parsing progress updates from conversations and appending them to a single YAML progress log. This creates a queryable record of timestamped entries, consolidating results updates for audit and review.

Does automated progress logging work for both decision logs and daily standup notes?▼

Yes, automated progress logging works for both daily standups and decision logs. The parsing mechanism extracts relevant updates from any conversation type and persists them to a structured YAML file, satisfying the need for reliable capture across different reporting formats.

What are the limitations of using YAML for structured progress logging in team updates?▼

Using YAML for structured progress logging means your entries are stored as flat files in a logs directory. While this provides easy auditability and date tagging, it may lack advanced querying capabilities found in dedicated database systems for large-scale team update tracking.