flow-sync-status

Use when syncing Beads state to markdown, checking Flow status, refreshing context docs, validating task markers, or reporting ready/blocked Flow work.

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Best use case

flow-sync-status is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Use when syncing Beads state to markdown, checking Flow status, refreshing context docs, validating task markers, or reporting ready/blocked Flow work.

Teams using flow-sync-status should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/flow-sync-status/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cofin/flow/main/plugins/flow/skills/flow-sync-status/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/flow-sync-status/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How flow-sync-status Compares

Feature / Agentflow-sync-statusStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Use when syncing Beads state to markdown, checking Flow status, refreshing context docs, validating task markers, or reporting ready/blocked Flow work.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Flow Sync And Status

Use this lifecycle skill for status dashboards, sync, context refresh, cleanup checks, and drift reporting.

## Workflow

1. Read `.agents/beads.json` before any sync/export decision.
2. Pull Beads state and notes as the source of truth.
3. Regenerate synchronized markdown views without changing requirement text.
4. Detect drift in workflow commands, tech stack, patterns, knowledge chapters, and references.
5. Report ready, blocked, in-progress, and stale work with clear next actions.

## Guardrails

- Sync reads backend state; do not close, block, or mutate tasks during status reporting.
- Do not run export, auto-stage, or Dolt push unless policy or the user explicitly allows it.
- Preserve human-written spec content; only update synchronized task/status regions.
- Ask before applying context-doc updates when sync detects drift.

## Validation

- Confirm status comes from Beads, not markdown markers.
- Confirm broken file references, workflow drift, and sync policy decisions are reported.
- For this repo, run `make validate-skills` after skill or command sync changes.

## References Index

- [Sync](../flow/references/sync.md)
- [Status](../flow/references/status.md)
- [Refresh](../flow/references/refresh.md)
- [Cleanup](../flow/references/cleanup.md)

## Example

User: "Flow status."

Action: read Beads state, summarize active flows, ready tasks, blockers, recent notes, and whether markdown views need sync.

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