project-tracker

Identify the smallest shippable piece and single next action for stalled projects.

12|2|Updated Jun 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Loringtonian/second-brain-template --skill project-tracker-loringtonian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-tracker
Source: https://github.com/Loringtonian/second-brain-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/project-tracker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Loringtonian/second-brain-template --skill project-tracker-loringtonian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you finish projects that have stalled, grown too large, or become hard to prioritize by turning vague momentum into a concrete plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project status surfacing: Pulls current state, last touched details, and blockers from the brain’s orientation files.
  • Finishing support: Uses the finishing framework to find the smallest shippable piece and the single next action.
  • Accountability and triage: Helps decide whether a project should be pushed forward, deprioritized, or archived when progress has slowed.
  • Use case: If you ask about a named project in your second brain, it can quickly summarize where it stands and what to do next.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to check a named active project and tell you its current status, blocker, and single next action.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-tracker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify the next action for a stalled personal project?

To identify the next action for a stalled project, this Skill analyzes your live context from orientation and todo files to surface blockers. It then applies a finishing framework to pinpoint the smallest shippable piece and the single next action required to resume momentum.

What is the best way to triage blockers in a personal second brain?

The best way to triage blockers in a personal second brain is to review current project states and last touched dates. This Skill evaluates stalled progress to help you decide whether to push a project forward, deprioritize it, or archive it entirely.

How does project tracking work with orientation and todo files?

Project tracking works by pulling live context from your orientation and todo files to surface the current state, last touched details, and existing blockers of active projects. This data feeds into an accountability check that resolves stalled momentum into a concrete plan.

Can I use this for active project tracking and accountability checks?

Yes, you can use this for active project tracking and accountability checks. It summarizes where named projects stand, surfaces blockers, and determines the single next action, making it suitable for regular progress reviews and maintaining accountability within your second brain.

When should I archive or deprioritize a project that has slowed down?

You should archive or deprioritize a project when progress has slowed and triage reveals persistent blockers or low priority. This Skill evaluates the current state and last touched dates to recommend whether to push forward, deprioritize, or archive the stalled work.

Does project tracking require a specific finishing framework to work?

Project tracking relies on a built-in finishing framework to resolve stalled work, but requires no external dependencies. It uses this framework to break down large projects into the smallest shippable piece, ensuring you always have a clear next action.