/status-report
> If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md).
Generate a polished status report for leadership or stakeholders. See the risk-assessment skill for risk matrix frameworks and severity definitions.
Usage
/status-report $ARGUMENTSOutput
## Status Report: [Project/Team] — [Period]
**Author:** [Name] | **Date:** [Date]
### Executive Summary
[3-4 sentence overview — what's on track, what needs attention, key wins]
### Overall Status: 🟢 On Track / 🟡 At Risk / 🔴 Off Track
### Key Metrics
| Metric | Target | Actual | Trend | Status |
|--------|--------|--------|-------|--------|
| [KPI] | [Target] | [Actual] | [up/down/flat] | 🟢/🟡/🔴 |
### Accomplishments This Period
- [Win 1]
- [Win 2]
### In Progress
| Item | Owner | Status | ETA | Notes |
|------|-------|--------|-----|-------|
| [Item] | [Person] | [Status] | [Date] | [Context] |
### Risks and Issues
| Risk/Issue | Impact | Mitigation | Owner |
|------------|--------|------------|-------|
| [Risk] | [Impact] | [What we're doing] | [Who] |
### Decisions Needed
| Decision | Context | Deadline | Recommended Action |
|----------|---------|----------|--------------------|
| [Decision] | [Why it matters] | [When] | [What I recommend] |
### Next Period Priorities
1. [Priority 1]
2. [Priority 2]
3. [Priority 3]If Connectors Available
If ~~project tracker is connected:
- Pull project status, completed items, and upcoming milestones automatically
- Identify at-risk items and overdue tasks
If ~~chat is connected:
- Scan recent team discussions for decisions and blockers to include
- Offer to post the finished report to a channel
If ~~calendar is connected:
- Reference key meetings and decisions from the reporting period
Tips
- Lead with the headline — Busy leaders read the first 3 lines. Make them count.
- Be honest about risks — Surfacing issues early builds trust. Surprises erode it.
- Make decisions easy — For each decision needed, provide context and a recommendation.