# Status

> Show the current Steward case status without writing files. Use when the user asks where a Steward review stands, wants the current verdict, or asks for steward status.

- Skill: `samzong/status` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add samzong/status`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/samzong/status/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: samzong (https://skillmd.com/u/samzong)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/samzong/status

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# Status

Use this skill for the read-only Steward status check.

## First Step

Read `../../shared/protocol.md` before acting. Treat it as the source of truth for case file discovery, status values, and output.

## Gate

Run only the `status` gate.

## Behavior

- Read the current root-level Steward case file only.
- Do not create a case file if none exists.
- Do not edit files.
- Report the current status, verdict, next action, blockers, branch, issue, PR, and latest decision log entry when present.
- If `updated_at` is stale by more than 24 hours, note that and suggest `steward sync`.
- If no current case exists, suggest running a judgment gate such as `steward feasibility <task>`.

## Output

Use the protocol output contract:

```md
Verdict: <short sentence>
Why: <short paragraph>
Missing evidence: <short list or "None">
Next action: <one concrete next step>
Case file: <absolute path>
```