claude-status

The Claude Status skill provides a streamlined way to monitor and manage collaboration tasks from the Codex side. It is designed to give users real-time visibility into the state of ongoing or pending tasks handled by Claude, allowing teams to coordinate efficiently without confusion or missed assignments. By centralizing the task status information, this skill helps prevent duplicate work, ensures tasks are picked up in a timely manner, and maintains a clear overview of project workflow within collaborative environments.

The skill's core capabilities include reading the current status of the collaboration environment, which can be 'idle', 'pending', 'working', or 'done'. It automatically identifies the correct `.agent-collab` directory, even if the command is run outside the project root, ensuring reliable access to status files. When a task is pending, the skill can summarize key details from the task request, such as what Claude is asking, the task type, and any essential information required to complete the assignment. It also provides actionable guidance depending on the status, recommending steps like picking up a pending task, continuing work, or notifying the user when Claude has completed a task and awaits acknowledgment.

This skill is particularly useful for developers, project managers, and collaboration-focused teams who interact with Claude through Codex. It supports workflows where multiple users or agents coordinate on tasks and need a transparent view of task progress. Common use cases include monitoring automated task delegation, tracking task completion across team members, and ensuring smooth handoffs between Claude and human users. By simplifying status tracking and providing clear next steps, it enhances productivity and reduces the overhead of managing collaborative projects.