story-status

Generate a story development status dashboard from structural markdown files.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bonjohen/tasty --skill story-status
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-status
Source: https://github.com/bonjohen/tasty/tree/main/.claude/skills/story-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bonjohen/tasty --skill story-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It provides a clear, concise dashboard that summarizes the status of all structural files in a story project, helping authors and developers quickly assess development readiness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File Presence Overview: Detects which essential story documents exist and reports their current status.
  • Progress Metrics: Counts sections, beats, characters, open questions, and drafted chapters, including word counts.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Suggests the next development step based on the current phase of the story pipeline.

Quick Start

Ask the story-status skill for your book’s development dashboard, for example, “Show story status for MyNovel.”

Frequently Asked Questions about story-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I visualize story development progress for my markdown files?

To visualize story development progress, generate a status dashboard that reads markdown structural files in the books directory to assess file existence, count sections, and execute word count commands. It summarizes readiness and provides actionable next-step recommendations.

Can I track drafted chapters and character counts in a book project?

Yes, you can track drafted chapters and character counts by applying a progress metrics assessment to your story project. It counts sections, beats, characters, open questions, and drafted chapters, while also executing word count commands for detailed metrics.

Does the story status dashboard require specific directory structures?

The story status dashboard requires structural files to be located in the books directory. It needs filesystem access to read these markdown files, count their sections, and execute word count commands to accurately report development readiness.

How do I get actionable recommendations for my story's next development step?

To get actionable recommendations for your story's next development step, generate a status dashboard that evaluates your current story pipeline phase. It assesses file presence and progress metrics to suggest the most logical next development action.

What is the best way to assess story development readiness for multiple files?

The best way to assess story development readiness is to generate a dashboard summarizing the status of all structural markdown files. It provides a clear overview of file presence, progress metrics, and readiness assessments for your entire story project.