Sprint Status
When running multiple Claude Code sessions in parallel, confusion is the enemy. This skill ensures every session identifies itself and every step reports its state.
Session Identification
Every response that involves a decision, plan, or significant action starts with orientation:
textSESSION: my-app | branch: feat/auth | task: Add JWT refresh tokens
This takes one line. It costs almost nothing. It prevents the user from applying feedback to the wrong session.
Detecting Parallel Sessions
Check for sibling Claude Code processes:
bashpgrep -af "claude" | grep -v "$$" | head -5
Or check for active worktrees:
bashgit worktree list 2>/dev/null
Or look for session markers (written by session-start.js / session-end.js):
bashls $TMPDIR/pro-workflow/sessions/ 2>/dev/null | tail -5
If multiple sessions are detected, always include the session identification header. If only one session is running, include it at task boundaries and before presenting options.
Status Lines
End every major step with exactly one status line. No ambiguity.
STATUS: COMPLETE
All work for the current step is done. Ready to commit, merge, or move to the next task.
textSTATUS: COMPLETE Changed: src/auth/refresh.ts, src/auth/refresh.test.ts Tests: 14 pass, 0 fail Ready to commit.
STATUS: COMPLETE_WITH_NOTES
Done, but flagging something the user should know about.
textSTATUS: COMPLETE_WITH_NOTES Changed: src/api/upload.ts Tests: 8 pass, 0 fail Notes: - Upload size limit is hardcoded to 10MB, should be configurable - No rate limiting on this endpoint yet (separate task)
Notes are for things that work but could be better. Not blockers — observations.
STATUS: BLOCKED
Cannot proceed without user input or an external dependency.
textSTATUS: BLOCKED Blocker: Need database migration approved before writing the ORM layer Waiting on: DBA approval for schema change in migrations/0042_add_tokens.sql Can continue: Nothing else in this task until unblocked
STATUS: NEEDS_INFO
Missing context to make a good decision. Asking before guessing.
textSTATUS: NEEDS_INFO Question: Should refresh tokens expire after 7 days or 30 days? Impact: Changes token cleanup job schedule and storage requirements Default if no preference: 7 days (more secure, standard practice)
Always provide a sensible default so the user can say "go with the default" without context-switching into the decision.
Parallel Session Patterns
Pattern 1: Feature + Tests
textSession 1: feat/auth → implementing JWT refresh Session 2: feat/auth-tests → writing test suite for auth module
Both sessions work on the same feature but don't touch the same files. Session 2 can start writing tests against the interface before Session 1 finishes the implementation.
Pattern 2: Independent Features
textSession 1: feat/upload → file upload endpoint Session 2: feat/billing → billing webhook handler Session 3: fix/login-bug → login redirect fix
Completely independent. Merge order doesn't matter.
Pattern 3: Stacked Changes
textSession 1: feat/base-types → shared type definitions (must merge first) Session 2: feat/api → API layer (depends on Session 1) Session 3: feat/ui → UI layer (depends on Session 1)
Session 1 merges first. Sessions 2 and 3 rebase after. Flag the dependency in every status update.
When to Report Status
| Event | Include Status? |
|---|---|
| File edit completed | No (too granular) |
| Test suite run | Yes, if pass/fail changed |
| Phase completed (research, plan, implement) | Yes |
| Presenting options to user | Yes (with session header) |
| Hitting a blocker | Yes, immediately |
| Before asking a question | Yes (NEEDS_INFO) |
| After committing | Yes (COMPLETE) |
| End of session | Yes (final status) |
Sprint Dashboard
When the user asks for status across sessions, compile a sprint view:
textSPRINT STATUS Session 1: feat/auth STATUS: COMPLETE (ready to merge) Session 2: feat/upload STATUS: BLOCKED (waiting on S3 creds) Session 3: fix/login-bug STATUS: COMPLETE_WITH_NOTES (works, needs perf review)
Anti-Patterns
- Skipping the session header when multiple sessions are active
- Using STATUS: COMPLETE when there are known issues (use COMPLETE_WITH_NOTES)
- Burying the status line in a paragraph (put it on its own line, at the end)
- Reporting status after every single edit (only at meaningful boundaries)
- Not providing a default with NEEDS_INFO (forces the user to context-switch fully)
- Saying "almost done" or "mostly working" instead of a concrete status
Add to CLAUDE.md
markdown## Sprint Status Every decision and plan starts with: SESSION: project | branch | task End major steps with STATUS: COMPLETE | COMPLETE_WITH_NOTES | BLOCKED | NEEDS_INFO NEEDS_INFO always includes a sensible default. When parallel sessions are detected, always include session headers.
