status

Monitor a file-based task queue and report backlog, in-progress, completed, and blocked items.

2|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ashtonian/llm-init --skill status-ashtonian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: status
Source: https://github.com/ashtonian/llm-init/tree/main/templates/.claude/skills/status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ashtonian/llm-init --skill status-ashtonian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Task monitoring for background work is often scattered across logs and files; this skill centralizes visibility by providing a live status dashboard of a file-based task queue.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live queue overview showing backlog, in_progress, completed, and blocked tasks.
  • Staleness detection using lock files to surface abandoned tasks and required re-queuing.
  • Progress history reference via PROGRESS.md to track iteration outcomes and improvements.

Quick Start

Run the status dashboard to view the current queue status and recent progress.

Frequently Asked Questions about status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor a file-based task queue for backlog and in-progress items?

You can monitor a file-based task queue by running a status dashboard that reads queued, claimed, and completed task files to provide a live overview of backlog, in_progress, and completed items.

How do I detect stale lock files and abandoned tasks in a background workflow?

Detect stale lock files by evaluating lock files under the task queue directory to determine staleness, which surfaces abandoned tasks and identifies items that require re-queuing.

What is the best way to track background task progress history alongside a live queue status?

Track background task progress history by parsing a PROGRESS.md iteration log alongside the live queue status, allowing you to reference past iteration outcomes and improvements.

Can I view blocked tasks and completed items in a file-based task queue without external dependencies?

Yes, you can view blocked and completed tasks without external dependencies by running a status script that reads the file-based queue directly and summarizes current task states.

Why does my task queue show a backlog when tasks should be claimed and completed?

A task queue backlog may appear when lock files become stale, causing tasks to remain claimed but abandoned, which the status dashboard detects and surfaces for required re-queuing.