📝 Status
This skill presents a concise project status report by reading the README and counting drafted versus outlined chapters, with character and world docs.
npx playbooks add skill howells/fiction --skill status
About Status
This skill presents a concise project status report by reading the README and counting drafted versus outlined chapters, with character and world docs.
At 23 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized documentation expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (23 words)
This skill presents a concise project status report by reading the README and counting drafted versus outlined chapters, with character and world docs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Status?
Status is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. This skill presents a concise project status report by reading the README and counting drafted versus outlined chapters, with character and world docs.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Status with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill howells/fiction --skill status in your terminal to install Status into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Status?
Status is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Status free to use?
Yes, Status is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/howells/fiction/tree/main/skills/status/skill.md. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
