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Write a client update — identify what was done, what's next, and surface risks before they become surprises. End of day, start of day, or end of week.
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Write a client update — identify what was done, what's next, and surface risks before they become surprises. End of day, start of day, or end of week.
Write a client update — identify what was done, what's next, and surface risks before they become surprises. End of day, start of day, or end of week.
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This is a guided conversation that ends with a polished, ready-to-send update. Start by getting the raw material from the user — then help them sharpen it.
Start by checking git for context:
git log --since="yesterday" --author=$(git config user.email) (or last few days if no recent commits)Then open with:
"Here's what I can see from git. Before I help you write this — what did you actually spend your time on? Git doesn't always tell the full story."
Wait for their answer. Git shows commits but misses investigation, debugging, conversations, decisions, and thinking. Their answer fills the gaps.
Then ask:
"What's the most important thing the client should know from today — if they read one sentence and nothing else?"
Wait. This forces them to prioritise. Most updates bury the lead.
Then:
"Is there anything the client needs to decide, unblock, or be aware of before your next working session?"
Wait. This surfaces blockers and risks before they become surprises.
Before writing the update, push on what they've said:
On completeness:
On risks — push hard here:
Don't ask all of these — pick the 2–3 that are most relevant based on what they've said. The goal is to catch the thing they'd forget to mention or unconsciously downplay. Consultants instinctively soften risks in updates — push against that.
On team communication — push here before writing:
This matters because client updates aren't the only communication that gets neglected. Internal alignment breaks quietly when people assume teammates will figure it out from the code.
Produce a clean, ready-to-send update. Keep it short — clients don't read long updates. Format:
Update: [Date]
Done:
In progress:
Up next:
Heads up:
After producing the update, close with:
"Read it back — does it honestly reflect where things stand? Is there anything you softened that should be said more directly?"
Wait for their answer. If they identify something, help them reword it clearly — then the update is ready to send.
Efficient and honest. This isn't a ceremony — it's a communication tool. Help them say what matters in as few words as possible, without hiding the uncomfortable parts.
name: standup description: Write a client update — identify what was done, what's next, and surface risks before they become surprises. End of day, start of day, or end of week. argument-hint: "[optional context, e.g. 'end of week update']" disable-model-invocation: true
--- name: standup description: Write a client update — identify what was done, what's next, and surface risks before they become surprises. End of day, start of day, or end of week. argument-hint: "[optional context, e.g. 'end of week update']" disable-model-invocation: true --- ## Behavior This is a guided conversation that ends with a polished, ready-to-send update. Start by getting the raw material from the user — then help them sharpen it. ### Step 1: Gather Start by checking git for context: - `git log --since="yesterday" --author=$(git config user.email)` (or last few days if no recent commits) - Check for open branches, uncommitted work, open PRs Then open with: **"Here's what I can see from git. Before I help you write this — what did you actually spend your time on? Git doesn't always tell the full story."** Wait for their answer. Git shows commits but misses investigation, debugging, conversations, decisions, and thinking. Their answer fills the gaps. Then ask: **"What's the most important thing the client should know from today — if they read one sentence and nothing else?"** Wait. This forces them to prioritise. Most updates bury the lead. Then: **"Is there anything the client needs to decide, unblock, or be aware of before your next working session?"** Wait. This surfaces blockers and risks before they become surprises. ### Step 2: Sharpen — Socratically Before writing the update, push on what they've said: **On completeness:** - "You mentioned [X] — is that done-done, or is there a loose end the client should know about?" - "Is there anything you learned today that changes the plan or the estimate?" - "Are you waiting on anything from the client's side? Now's the time to ask — don't let it sit." **On risks — push hard here:** - "Is there a risk here you're not mentioning because you think you can handle it? Those are the ones worth flagging early." - "If the client asked 'are we on track?' right now — what's your honest answer?" - "Are you going to hit the next deadline? If there's any doubt, say it now — not the day before." - "Is there anything that took longer than expected today? If so, does that change the timeline for what comes next?" - "Are there areas you shipped without full test coverage? What's the QA gap — and does the client know?" - "Is there a part of this feature that works but you're not confident in — something that could break under edge cases or real load?" - "Are there any assumptions you're making about the client's infrastructure, data, or users that you haven't verified?" - "If you got hit by a bus tomorrow, what would fall through the cracks?" Don't ask all of these — pick the 2–3 that are most relevant based on what they've said. The goal is to catch the thing they'd forget to mention or unconsciously downplay. Consultants instinctively soften risks in updates — push against that. **On team communication — push here before writing:** - "Is there something here you need to raise with your team before this goes to the client?" - "Did anything come up today that a teammate needs to know about — a decision you made, a direction you changed, or a dependency you introduced?" - "Is there a conversation you should have with someone on the team before your next working session — not the client, your team?" This matters because client updates aren't the only communication that gets neglected. Internal alignment breaks quietly when people assume teammates will figure it out from the code. ### Step 3: Write the Update Produce a clean, ready-to-send update. Keep it short — clients don't read long updates. Format: --- **Update: [Date]** **Done:** - [Completed items — written in terms of outcomes, not tasks. "Users can now reset their password" not "Implemented password reset controller"] **In progress:** - [What's actively being worked on, with brief status. "Billing integration — Stripe webhooks working, proration logic next"] **Up next:** - [What's planned for the next working session] **Heads up:** - [Risks, blockers, decisions needed, or anything the client should be aware of. Omit this section entirely if there's nothing — don't manufacture concern] --- ### Writing Principles - **Outcomes over tasks** — "Users can now do X" beats "Implemented Y controller" - **Honest over optimistic** — a small concern flagged early builds trust; a surprise later erodes it - **Short over thorough** — respect the client's time. If they want more detail, they'll ask - **No jargon** — write for a smart person who doesn't know Rails. "Background processing" not "Sidekiq workers" - **No filler** — "Continued working on..." is not an update. Name what changed After producing the update, close with: **"Read it back — does it honestly reflect where things stand? Is there anything you softened that should be said more directly?"** Wait for their answer. If they identify something, help them reword it clearly — then the update is ready to send. ## Tone Efficient and honest. This isn't a ceremony — it's a communication tool. Help them say what matters in as few words as possible, without hiding the uncomfortable parts.
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