status

Aggregate Mothership project status from local config and checkpoints.

Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/howdycarter/Mothership --skill status-howdycarter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: status
Source: https://github.com/howdycarter/Mothership/tree/main/.claude/skills/status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howdycarter/Mothership --skill status-howdycarter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Team members need a single source of truth for the Mothership project's health; this skill surfaces current state from local config and checkpoints to reduce context-switching and misalignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read configuration and checkpoints to determine project state.
  • List all stories and categorize by status (ready, in_progress, done, blocked).
  • Show current git branch and recent commits to anchor context for reviews.
  • Use Case: During planning, run status to generate a real-time snapshot for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to fetch and display the current Mothership project status.

Frequently Asked Questions about status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the current status of a Mothership project?

To check the Mothership project status, you can use a skill that reads local configuration and checkpoints to identify the project state. It aggregates data to provide a structured snapshot showing counts by status, recent activity, and the current git branch.

What is the best way to track workflow statuses across stories and branches?

Tracking workflow statuses across stories and branches requires surfacing local checkpoint data. A status snapshot categorizes all stories into ready, in_progress, done, or blocked states, providing a quick verification of project health.

How does project status aggregation from local config and checkpoints work?

Project status aggregation works by reading local configuration files and checkpoints to determine the project state. It extracts story statuses and current git branch information, formatting them into a snapshot for quick verification and planning.

Can I generate a real-time snapshot for project planning using local config?

Yes, you can generate a real-time snapshot for project planning by reading local config and checkpoints. The resulting status snapshot includes story counts by status, recent activity, and current git branch context for stakeholders.

Does this project status tool require external dependencies to function?

No, this project status tool does not require external dependencies to function. It operates by reading local configuration and checkpoint data directly to surface the current Mothership project state without additional packages.

When do I need to use a checkpoint-based status snapshot?

You need to use a checkpoint-based status snapshot when team members require a single source of truth for project health. It reduces context-switching and misalignment during planning by surfacing current state from local configuration.