status

Aggregate and summarize active work, blockers, and ready tasks from beads issue tracking.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill status-kastalien-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: status
Source: https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory/tree/main/thoughtbox/.claude/skills/status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill status-kastalien-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate a consolidated status report across all workstreams by pulling data from beads issue tracking. This helps teams see active work, blockers, and available tasks at a glance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized overview of in-progress, blocked, and ready issues across multiple projects.
  • Generates a clear health snapshot including counts and trends to inform prioritization.
  • Use Case: A product team wants a weekly status digest showing open, blocked, and upcoming tasks to align stakeholders.

Quick Start

Run the status tool to generate a live status overview across all active workstreams.

Frequently Asked Questions about status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a status report across multiple workstreams using beads issue tracking?

To generate a status report across multiple workstreams, this tool aggregates active work, blockers, and ready tasks from beads issue tracking to produce a consolidated health snapshot for stakeholder alignment.

What is the best way to track blockers and available tasks across parallel initiatives?

Tracking blockers and available tasks across parallel initiatives requires aggregating issue data into sections for Active Work, Blocked, Available, and Project Health, enabling teams to perform quick health checks and prioritize effectively.

Can I use this tool to create a weekly status digest for my product team?

Yes, you can use this tool to create a weekly status digest. It pulls in-progress, blocked, and upcoming issue data to align stakeholders with a centralized overview of open tasks and project trends.

Does the status report include recommendations for managing active work?

Yes, the status report includes recommendations. Alongside sections for Active Work, Blocked, and Available tasks, it analyzes counts and trends to generate actionable recommendations for your team.

Do I need to integrate with the beads CLI to summarize active work and project health?

Yes, you need to integrate with the beads CLI. The tool satisfies requirements for connecting with beads CLI data to pull issue tracking information and summarize active work, blockers, and available tasks across all workstreams.