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bernstein-status

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Show Bernstein orchestrator status - active agents, task progress, costs, and alerts. Use when the user asks about orchestrator status, what agents are doing, task progress, how much has been spent, or what's happening with the build.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/sipyourdrink-ltd/bernstein/blob/HEAD/packages/cursor-plugin/skills/bernstein-status/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/bernstein-status/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Bernstein Status

Show the current state of the Bernstein orchestrator.

When to Use

  • User asks "what's the status?" or "how's the build going?"
  • User wants to see active agents, open tasks, or costs
  • User asks about progress, failures, or alerts
  • User wants a quick overview of the orchestration run

Instructions

  1. Run scripts/status.sh to fetch the full dashboard data from the Bernstein API.
  2. Parse the JSON output and present a clear summary:

Summary format

## Bernstein Status

**Agents:** {active_count} active | **Tasks:** {done}/{total} done | **Cost:** ${cost_usd}

### Active Agents
| Agent | Role | Model | Runtime | Task | Cost |
|-------|------|-------|---------|------|------|
| {id}  | {role} | {model} | {runtime}m | {task_title} | ${cost} |

### Tasks
- {open} open, {claimed} claimed, {done} done, {failed} failed

### Alerts
- {alert messages if any}

### Cost Breakdown
- Budget: ${budget} | Spent: ${spent} ({percentage}%)
- Per model: {breakdown}
  1. If the API is not reachable, tell the user to start Bernstein with bernstein run.
  2. Highlight any alerts (failed tasks, budget warnings, stalled agents) prominently.