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Categorize Slack posts into a biweekly Roses & Thorns report.

1|Updated Apr 7, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#slack#categorization#confluence#biweekly#roses-thorns
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/al-stev/field-eng-skills --skill rats
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rats
Source: https://github.com/al-stev/field-eng-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/rats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/al-stev/field-eng-skills --skill rats

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Roses & Thorns process helps teams turn a scattered set of Slack posts into a concise, copy-ready biweekly update that captures highlights, lowlights, learnings, and risks for the Roses & Thorns Confluence page.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Searches Slack for the user's posts within a specified time window and scoped to relevant channels.
  • Categorizes content into Highlights, Lowlights, Learnings, and Risks with careful consolidation to reflect real impact.
  • Produces a polished, paste-ready summary suitable for Confluence or team updates.

Quick Start

Invoke the Roses & Thorns skill with an optional --days parameter to generate a categorized biweekly report from Slack posts.

Frequently Asked Questions about rats

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Roses & Thorns biweekly report from Slack posts?▼

To generate a Roses & Thorns report from Slack posts, invoke the skill with an optional days parameter to search and categorize your messages into Highlights, Lowlights, Learnings, and Risks for a paste-ready summary.

Can I categorize Slack messages into Highlights and Lowlights for Confluence?▼

Yes, you can categorize Slack messages into Highlights, Lowlights, Learnings, and Risks to produce a polished, paste-ready summary suitable for Confluence pages and team updates.

What is the best way to summarize Slack posts for a biweekly wrap-up?▼

The best way to summarize Slack posts for a biweekly wrap-up is using a deterministic workflow that searches scoped channels, filters noise, and merges related items into copy-ready sections.

Does the Roses & Thorns categorization process require manual review before posting?▼

Yes, the Roses & Thorns categorization process requires user review for final approval, ensuring the merged Highlights, Lowlights, Learnings, and Risks preserve accuracy before pasting to Confluence.

How does filtering noise work when collecting Slack posts for team updates?▼

Filtering noise works by applying a deterministic workflow that searches Slack within a specified time window, removes irrelevant messages, and merges related items to reflect real impact.

Can I limit Slack message collection to specific channels and a time window?▼

Yes, you can limit Slack message collection by specifying a time window through the days parameter and scoping the search to relevant channels for accurate biweekly categorization.

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