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Conductor Status

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What Conductor Status does

Conductor Status is a specialized skill designed for teams managing projects within the Conductor framework. It provides a comprehensive view of the project's current state, including overall progress, active tracks, and actionable next steps. By integrating this skill into your workflow, you can streamline the process of tracking project milestones and ensure that your team is aligned on priorities. The skill is particularly useful for project managers, team leads, and developers who need to maintain oversight of ongoing tasks and project health.

The skill operates by reading specific project files, such as product.md and tracks.md, to extract essential information about the project. It summarizes the total number of tracks, their statuses, and the completion rates of tasks within each track. This allows users to quickly assess where the project stands and what needs immediate attention. Additionally, it highlights any potential blockers that may hinder progress, enabling teams to address issues proactively.

To use Conductor Status effectively, users should ensure that the Conductor environment is properly initialized and that relevant project files are in place. The skill provides clear guidance on setup and validation, making it accessible even for those who may be new to the Conductor system. With actionable insights and a structured output format, it helps teams maintain focus and drive projects forward efficiently.

In summary, Conductor Status is an essential tool for anyone involved in project management within the Conductor ecosystem. It enhances visibility into project dynamics and facilitates better decision-making, ensuring that teams can navigate their workflows with confidence and clarity.

When to use it

Use this skill when actively managing Conductor projects or needing to assess project health and next steps.

When not to use it

Avoid this skill for tasks unrelated to Conductor project status or when working outside the Conductor framework.

What you can build with it

Project Kickoff

Use Conductor Status to establish a clear overview of project goals and track setup progress during the initial phase.

Ongoing Project Management

Leverage the skill to monitor active tracks and ensure tasks are being completed on schedule throughout the project lifecycle.

Identifying Blockers

Utilize the skill to detect and address any blockers that could delay project milestones, ensuring timely delivery.

How to install Conductor Status

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/conductor-status --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

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Inside SKILL.md

Written by sickn33

Conductor Status

Display the current status of the Conductor project, including overall progress, active tracks, and next actions.

Use this skill when

  • Working on conductor status tasks or workflows
  • Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for conductor status

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to conductor status
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Pre-flight Checks

  1. Verify Conductor is initialized:

    • Check conductor/product.md exists
    • Check conductor/tracks.md exists
    • If missing: Display error and suggest running /conductor:setup first
  2. Check for any tracks:

    • Read conductor/tracks.md
    • If no tracks registered: Display setup complete message with suggestion to create first track

Data Collection

1. Project Information

Read conductor/product.md and extract:

  • Project name
  • Project description

2. Tracks Overview

Read conductor/tracks.md and parse:

  • Total tracks count
  • Completed tracks (marked [x])
  • In-progress tracks (marked [~])
  • Pending tracks (marked [ ])

3. Detailed Track Analysis

For each track in conductor/tracks/:

Read conductor/tracks/{trackId}/plan.md:

  • Count total tasks (lines matching - [x], - [~], - [ ] with Task prefix)
  • Count completed tasks ([x])
  • Count in-progress tasks ([~])
  • Count pending tasks ([ ])
  • Identify current phase (first phase with incomplete tasks)
  • Identify next pending task

Read conductor/tracks/{trackId}/metadata.json:

  • Track type (feature, bug, chore, refactor)
  • Created date
  • Last updated date
  • Status

Read conductor/tracks/{trackId}/spec.md:

  • Check for any noted blockers or dependencies

4. Blocker Detection

Scan for potential blockers:

  • Tasks marked with BLOCKED: prefix
  • Dependencies on incomplete tracks
  • Failed verification tasks

Output Format

Full Project Status (no argument)

================================================================================
                        PROJECT STATUS: {Project Name}
================================================================================
Last Updated: {current timestamp}

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                              OVERALL PROGRESS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tracks:     {completed}/{total} completed ({percentage}%)
Tasks:      {completed}/{total} completed ({percentage}%)

Progress:   [##########..........] {percentage}%

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              TRACK SUMMARY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

| Status | Track ID          | Type    | Tasks      | Last Updated |
|--------|-------------------|---------|------------|--------------|
| [x]    | auth_20250110     | feature | 12/12 (100%)| 2025-01-12  |
| [~]    | dashboard_20250112| feature | 7/15 (47%) | 2025-01-15  |
| [ ]    | nav-fix_20250114  | bug     | 0/4 (0%)   | 2025-01-14  |

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              CURRENT FOCUS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Active Track:  dashboard_20250112 - Dashboard Feature
Current Phase: Phase 2: Core Components
Current Task:  [~] Task 2.3: Implement chart rendering

Progress in Phase:
  - [x] Task 2.1: Create dashboard layout
  - [x] Task 2.2: Add data fetching hooks
  - [~] Task 2.3: Implement chart rendering
  - [ ] Task 2.4: Add filter controls

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              NEXT ACTIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Complete: Task 2.3 - Implement chart rendering (dashboard_20250112)
2. Then: Task 2.4 - Add filter controls (dashboard_20250112)
3. After Phase 2: Phase verification checkpoint

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               BLOCKERS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

{If blockers found:}
! BLOCKED: Task 3.1 in dashboard_20250112 depends on api_20250111 (incomplete)

{If no blockers:}
No blockers identified.

================================================================================
Commands: /conductor:implement {trackId} | /conductor:new-track | /conductor:revert
================================================================================

Single Track Status (with track-id argument)

================================================================================
                    TRACK STATUS: {Track Title}
================================================================================
Track ID:    {trackId}
Type:        {feature|bug|chore|refactor}
Status:      {Pending|In Progress|Complete}
Created:     {date}
Updated:     {date}

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              SPECIFICATION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary: {brief summary from spec.md}

Acceptance Criteria:
  - [x] {Criterion 1}
  - [ ] {Criterion 2}
  - [ ] {Criterion 3}

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              IMPLEMENTATION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Overall:    {completed}/{total} tasks ({percentage}%)
Progress:   [##########..........] {percentage}%

## Phase 1: {Phase Name} [COMPLETE]
  - [x] Task 1.1: {description}
  - [x] Task 1.2: {description}
  - [x] Verification: {description}

## Phase 2: {Phase Name} [IN PROGRESS]
  - [x] Task 2.1: {description}
  - [~] Task 2.2: {description}  <-- CURRENT
  - [ ] Task 2.3: {description}
  - [ ] Verification: {description}

## Phase 3: {Phase Name} [PENDING]
  - [ ] Task 3.1: {description}
  - [ ] Task 3.2: {description}
  - [ ] Verification: {description}

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                              GIT HISTORY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Related Commits:
  abc1234 - feat: add login form ({trackId})
  def5678 - feat: add password validation ({trackId})
  ghi9012 - chore: mark task 1.2 complete ({trackId})

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              NEXT STEPS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Current: Task 2.2 - {description}
2. Next: Task 2.3 - {description}
3. Phase 2 verification pending

================================================================================
Commands: /conductor:implement {trackId} | /conductor:revert {trackId}
================================================================================

Status Markers Legend

Display at bottom if helpful:

Legend:
  [x] = Complete
  [~] = In Progress
  [ ] = Pending
  [!] = Blocked

Error States

No Tracks Found

================================================================================
                        PROJECT STATUS: {Project Name}
================================================================================

Conductor is set up but no tracks have been created yet.

To get started:
  /conductor:new-track "your feature description"

================================================================================

Conductor Not Initialized

ERROR: Conductor not initialized

Could not find conductor/product.md

Run /conductor:setup to initialize Conductor for this project.

Track Not Found (with argument)

ERROR: Track not found: {argument}

Available tracks:
  - auth_20250115
  - dashboard_20250112
  - nav-fix_20250114

Usage: /conductor:status [track-id]

Calculation Logic

Task Counting

For each plan.md:
  - Complete: count lines matching /^- \[x\] Task/
  - In Progress: count lines matching /^- \[~\] Task/
  - Pending: count lines matching /^- \[ \] Task/
  - Total: Complete + In Progress + Pending

Phase Detection

Current phase = first phase header followed by any incomplete task ([ ] or [~])

Progress Bar

filled = floor((completed / total) * 20)
empty = 20 - filled
bar = "[" + "#".repeat(filled) + ".".repeat(empty) + "]"

Quick Mode

If invoked with --quick or -q:

{Project Name}: {completed}/{total} tasks ({percentage}%)
Active: {trackId} - Task {X.Y}

JSON Output

If invoked with --json:

{
  "project": "{name}",
  "timestamp": "ISO_TIMESTAMP",
  "tracks": {
    "total": N,
    "completed": X,
    "in_progress": Y,
    "pending": Z
  },
  "tasks": {
    "total": M,
    "completed": A,
    "in_progress": B,
    "pending": C
  },
  "current": {
    "track": "{trackId}",
    "phase": N,
    "task": "{X.Y}"
  },
  "blockers": []
}

Limitations

  • Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
  • Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
  • Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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