vault-status

Generate a cross-project vault status dashboard with canonical statuses and core fields.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-status-anotherben
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-status
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/vault-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-status-anotherben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill delivers a concise, cross-project vault status overview to help users quickly understand what’s open, in progress, or blocked across multiple vault projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Canonical statuses and normalization across projects
  • Per-project load and inbox debt views including Needs Attention Today, Ghost Work, and Verification Gaps
  • Project-wide dashboard generation for quick planning and handoffs
  • Live guidance and next-step recommendations in the Obsidian vault context

Quick Start

Ask Vault Status to generate the current dashboard for your Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a dashboard overview of project statuses in Obsidian?

A vault status dashboard provides a concise cross-project overview for Obsidian users by normalizing legacy values into canonical statuses. It surfaces open, in-progress, blocked, and inbox-debt items alongside core fields like project, next_action, and proof_state.

What is inbox debt and how do I track it across multiple vault projects?

Inbox debt represents pending items requiring triage across your vault projects. You can track it by generating a dashboard that highlights Needs Attention Today, Ghost Work, and Verification Gaps to support fast decision making and planning.

How do I normalize legacy status values for Obsidian vault analytics?

To normalize legacy status values for Obsidian vault analytics, the system enforces canonical statuses across all projects. This standardizes disparate labels into a unified format, exposing consistent fields like id, project, status, and proof_state for reliable filtering.

Can I view blocked items and next actions across all my Obsidian projects?

Yes, you can view blocked items and next actions across multiple Obsidian projects. The vault status overview exposes core fields including status and next_action, allowing you to quickly identify blocked work and generate guidance for handoffs.

Does the vault status dashboard support filtering by proof_state and project?

Yes, the vault status dashboard supports filtering by proof_state and project. It exposes these core fields explicitly to enable analytics and fast decision making across your normalized cross-project data.