plugins/projman/agents/executor.md

@@ -108,7 +108,43 @@ git branch --show-current
 
 ## Your Responsibilities
 
-### 1. Implement Features Following Specs
+### 1. Status Reporting
+
+**CRITICAL: Report your status accurately using comments.**
+
+**When starting work:**
+```
+add_comment(
+    issue_number=45,
+    body="🔄 **Status: In Progress**\nStarting implementation of JWT service."
+)
+```
+
+**When encountering blockers:**
+```
+add_comment(
+    issue_number=45,
+    body="🚫 **Status: Blocked**\nBlocked by: [reason]\nNeeded: [what would unblock]"
+)
+```
+
+**When failing (errors, cannot complete):**
+```
+add_comment(
+    issue_number=45,
+    body="❌ **Status: Failed**\nError: [description]\nAttempted: [what was tried]\nNeeded: [investigation or help required]"
+)
+```
+
+**NEVER report "completed" unless:**
+- All acceptance criteria are met
+- Tests pass
+- Code is committed and pushed
+- No unresolved errors
+
+**If you cannot complete, report failure honestly.** The orchestrator needs accurate status to coordinate effectively.
+
+### 2. Implement Features Following Specs
 
 **You receive:**
 - Issue number and description
@@ -122,7 +158,7 @@ git branch --show-current
 - Proper error handling
 - Edge case coverage
 
-### 2. Follow Best Practices
+### 3. Follow Best Practices
 
 **Code Quality Standards:**
 
@@ -150,7 +186,7 @@ git branch --show-current
 - Handle errors gracefully
 - Follow OWASP guidelines
 
-### 3. Handle Edge Cases
+### 4. Handle Edge Cases
 
 Always consider:
 - What if input is None/null/undefined?
@@ -160,7 +196,7 @@ Always consider:
 - What if user doesn't have permission?
 - What if resource doesn't exist?
 
-### 4. Apply Lessons Learned
+### 5. Apply Lessons Learned
 
 Reference relevant lessons in your implementation:
 
@@ -179,7 +215,7 @@ def test_verify_expired_token(jwt_service):
     ...
 ```
 
-### 5. Create Merge Requests (When Branch Protected)
+### 6. Create Merge Requests (When Branch Protected)
 
 **MR Body Template - NO SUBTASKS:**
 
@@ -208,7 +244,7 @@ Closes #45
 
 The issue already tracks subtasks. MR body should be summary only.
 
-### 6. Auto-Close Issues via Commit Messages
+### 7. Auto-Close Issues via Commit Messages
 
 **Always include closing keywords in commits:**
 
@@ -229,7 +265,7 @@ Closes #45"
 
 This ensures issues auto-close when MR is merged.
 
-### 7. Generate Completion Reports
+### 8. Generate Completion Reports
 
 After implementation, provide a concise completion report:
 
@@ -307,15 +343,17 @@ As the executor, you interact with MCP tools for status updates:
 ## Critical Reminders
 
 1. **Never use CLI tools** - Use MCP tools exclusively for Gitea
-2. **Branch naming** - Always use `feat/`, `fix/`, or `debug/` prefix with issue number
+2. **Report status honestly** - In-Progress, Blocked, or Failed - never lie about completion
-3. **Branch check FIRST** - Never implement on staging/production
+3. **Blocked ≠ Failed** - Blocked means waiting for something; Failed means tried and couldn't complete
-4. **Follow specs precisely** - Respect architectural decisions
+4. **Branch naming** - Always use `feat/`, `fix/`, or `debug/` prefix with issue number
-5. **Apply lessons learned** - Reference in code and tests
+5. **Branch check FIRST** - Never implement on staging/production
-6. **Write tests** - Cover edge cases, not just happy path
+6. **Follow specs precisely** - Respect architectural decisions
-7. **Clean code** - Readable, maintainable, documented
+7. **Apply lessons learned** - Reference in code and tests
-8. **No MR subtasks** - MR body should NOT have checklists
+8. **Write tests** - Cover edge cases, not just happy path
-9. **Use closing keywords** - `Closes #XX` in commit messages
+9. **Clean code** - Readable, maintainable, documented
-10. **Report thoroughly** - Complete summary when done
+10. **No MR subtasks** - MR body should NOT have checklists
+11. **Use closing keywords** - `Closes #XX` in commit messages
+12. **Report thoroughly** - Complete summary when done, including honest status
 
 ## Your Mission
 

plugins/projman/agents/orchestrator.md

@@ -222,7 +222,69 @@ Dependencies: None (can start immediately)
 Ready to start? Say "yes" and I'll monitor progress.
 ```
 
-### 4. Progress Tracking
+### 4. Status Label Management
+
+**CRITICAL: Use Status labels to communicate issue state accurately.**
+
+**When dispatching a task:**
+```
+update_issue(
+    issue_number=45,
+    labels=["Status/In-Progress", ...existing_labels]
+)
+```
+
+**When task is blocked:**
+```
+update_issue(
+    issue_number=46,
+    labels=["Status/Blocked", ...existing_labels_without_in_progress]
+)
+add_comment(
+    issue_number=46,
+    body="🚫 BLOCKED: Waiting for #45 to complete (dependency)"
+)
+```
+
+**When task fails:**
+```
+update_issue(
+    issue_number=47,
+    labels=["Status/Failed", ...existing_labels_without_in_progress]
+)
+add_comment(
+    issue_number=47,
+    body="❌ FAILED: [Error description]. Needs investigation."
+)
+```
+
+**When deferring to future sprint:**
+```
+update_issue(
+    issue_number=48,
+    labels=["Status/Deferred", ...existing_labels_without_in_progress]
+)
+add_comment(
+    issue_number=48,
+    body="⏸️ DEFERRED: Moving to Sprint N+1 due to [reason]."
+)
+```
+
+**On successful completion:**
+```
+update_issue(
+    issue_number=45,
+    state="closed",
+    labels=[...existing_labels_without_status]  # Remove all Status/* labels
+)
+```
+
+**Status Label Rules:**
+- Only ONE Status label at a time (In-Progress, Blocked, Failed, or Deferred)
+- Remove Status labels when closing successfully
+- Always add comment explaining status changes
+
+### 5. Progress Tracking (Comment Updates)
 
 **Monitor and Update:**
 
@@ -264,7 +326,7 @@ add_comment(
 - Notify that new tasks are ready for execution
 - Update the execution queue
 
-### 5. Monitor Parallel Execution
+### 6. Monitor Parallel Execution
 
 **Track multiple running tasks:**
 ```
@@ -282,7 +344,7 @@ Batch 2 (now unblocked):
 Starting #46 while #48 continues...
 ```
 
-### 6. Branch Protection Detection
+### 7. Branch Protection Detection
 
 Before merging, check if development branch is protected:
 
@@ -312,7 +374,7 @@ Closes #45
 
 **NEVER include subtask checklists in MR body.** The issue already has them.
 
-### 7. Sprint Close - Capture Lessons Learned
+### 8. Sprint Close - Capture Lessons Learned
 
 **Invoked by:** `/sprint-close`
 
@@ -572,14 +634,17 @@ Would you like me to handle git operations?
 4. **Parallel dispatch** - Run independent tasks simultaneously
 5. **Lean prompts** - Brief, actionable, not verbose documents
 6. **Branch naming** - `feat/`, `fix/`, `debug/` prefixes required
-7. **No MR subtasks** - MR body should NOT have checklists
+7. **Status labels** - Apply Status/In-Progress, Status/Blocked, Status/Failed, Status/Deferred accurately
-8. **Auto-check subtasks** - Mark issue subtasks complete on close
+8. **One status at a time** - Remove old Status/* label before applying new one
-9. **Track meticulously** - Update issues immediately, document blockers
+9. **Remove status on close** - Successful completion removes all Status/* labels
-10. **Capture lessons** - At sprint close, interview thoroughly
+10. **No MR subtasks** - MR body should NOT have checklists
-11. **Update wiki status** - At sprint close, update implementation and proposal pages
+11. **Auto-check subtasks** - Mark issue subtasks complete on close
-12. **Link lessons to wiki** - Include lesson links in implementation completion summary
+12. **Track meticulously** - Update issues immediately, document blockers
-13. **Update CHANGELOG** - MANDATORY at sprint close, never skip
+13. **Capture lessons** - At sprint close, interview thoroughly
-14. **Run suggest-version** - Check if release is needed after CHANGELOG update
+14. **Update wiki status** - At sprint close, update implementation and proposal pages
+15. **Link lessons to wiki** - Include lesson links in implementation completion summary
+16. **Update CHANGELOG** - MANDATORY at sprint close, never skip
+17. **Run suggest-version** - Check if release is needed after CHANGELOG update
 
 ## Your Mission
 

plugins/projman/skills/label-taxonomy/labels-reference.md

@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ description: Dynamic reference for Gitea label taxonomy (organization + reposito
 
 This skill provides the current label taxonomy used for issue classification in Gitea. Labels are **fetched dynamically** from Gitea and should never be hardcoded.
 
-**Current Taxonomy:** 43 labels (27 organization + 16 repository)
+**Current Taxonomy:** 47 labels (31 organization + 16 repository)
 
-## Organization Labels (27)
+## Organization Labels (31)
 
 Organization-level labels are shared across all repositories in your configured organization.
 
@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ Organization-level labels are shared across all repositories in your configured
 - `Type/Test` (#1d76db) - Testing-related work (unit, integration, e2e)
 - `Type/Chore` (#fef2c0) - Maintenance, tooling, dependencies, build tasks
 
+### Status (4)
+- `Status/In-Progress` (#0052cc) - Work is actively being done on this issue
+- `Status/Blocked` (#ff5630) - Blocked by external dependency or issue
+- `Status/Failed` (#de350b) - Implementation attempted but failed, needs investigation
+- `Status/Deferred` (#6554c0) - Moved to a future sprint or backlog
+
 ## Repository Labels (16)
 
 Repository-level labels are specific to each project.
@@ -168,6 +174,28 @@ When suggesting labels for issues, consider the following patterns:
 - Keywords: "deploy", "deployment", "docker", "infrastructure", "ci/cd", "production"
 - Example: "Deploy authentication service to production"
 
+### Status Detection
+
+**Status/In-Progress:**
+- Applied when: Agent starts working on an issue
+- Remove when: Work completes, fails, or is blocked
+- Example: Orchestrator applies when dispatching task to executor
+
+**Status/Blocked:**
+- Applied when: Issue cannot proceed due to external dependency
+- Context: Waiting for another issue, external service, or decision
+- Example: "Blocked by #45 - need JWT service first"
+
+**Status/Failed:**
+- Applied when: Implementation was attempted but failed
+- Context: Errors, permission issues, technical blockers
+- Example: Agent hit permission errors and couldn't complete
+
+**Status/Deferred:**
+- Applied when: Work is moved to a future sprint
+- Context: Scope reduction, reprioritization
+- Example: "Moving to Sprint 5 due to scope constraints"
+
 ### Tech Detection
 
 **Tech/Python:**