Can I see more detail about specific context files?

Yes, by using the --verbose flag, the skill provides token counts, byte sizes, and three-line content previews for every file in the context directory.

When should I use this skill?

It is best used at the start of a session or whenever you are unsure about the current state of the project, active tasks, or what context has already been loaded.

What is the primary purpose of ctx-status?

It provides a snapshot of the current project context, including files, tasks, and token usage, to help orient the AI assistant within a specific codebase.

How does it help with token management?

It estimates the total token count of your context files, alerting the user if the context is becoming too bloated or approaching limits that might impact performance.

Does this replace the /ctx-agent command?

No, it is a lightweight diagnostic tool. The status command provides a subset of what the agent provides and is meant for quick orientation rather than full context rehydration.

Claude Project Context Status

Name: Claude Project Context Status
Author: ActiveMemory

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides a comprehensive overview of project context, including active tasks, token usage, and recent file activity.

The Context Status skill serves as a vital orientation tool for AI coding sessions, allowing Claude to quickly assess the state of persistent project data. By leveraging the ctx file-based system, it reports on key metrics such as token budget, the health of core context files like TASKS.md and DECISIONS.md, and recent modifications. This ensures that the AI assistant remains aligned with current project goals, prevents context window bloat, and identifies missing information before starting complex development tasks.

Key Features

01Summary of active versus completed tasks from the project TASKS.md

02Recent activity tracking to identify project momentum and stale files

03Support for verbose and JSON output for detailed inspections or script integration

04Real-time token budget estimation to prevent context window overflow

05Instant visibility into the health of core context files like GLOSSARY and CONSTITUTION

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Use Cases

01Orienting at the start of a new coding session to understand the current project state

02Monitoring token usage to determine if context needs compacting or archiving

03Identifying empty or stale documentation files that require population or updates

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add activememory/ctx ctx-status

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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