diff --git a/extensions/cli/src/shared-options.ts b/extensions/cli/src/shared-options.ts
index 31572949d12..ad385ebf433 100644
--- a/extensions/cli/src/shared-options.ts
+++ b/extensions/cli/src/shared-options.ts
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ export function addCommonOptions(command: Command): Command {
     .option("--readonly", "Start in plan mode (read-only tools)")
     .option("--auto", "Start in auto mode (all tools allowed)")
     .option("--verbose", "Enable verbose logging")
+    .option("--beta-status-tool", "Enable beta status tool")
     .option(
       "--rule <rule>",
       "Add a rule (can be a file path, hub slug, or string content). Can be specified multiple times.",
diff --git a/extensions/cli/src/tools/status.ts b/extensions/cli/src/tools/status.ts
index ff85dcd9372..3cdaf6a620f 100644
--- a/extensions/cli/src/tools/status.ts
+++ b/extensions/cli/src/tools/status.ts
@@ -24,12 +24,14 @@ export const statusTool: Tool = {
   displayName: "Status",
   description: `Set the current status of your task for the user to see
 
-The available statuses are:
+The default available statuses are:
 - PLANNING: You are creating a plan before beginning implementation
 - WORKING: The task is in progress
 - DONE: The task is complete
 - BLOCKED: You need further information from the user in order to proceed
 
+However, if the user explicitly specifies in their prompt to use one or more different statuses, you can use those as well.
+
 You should use this tool to notify the user whenever the state of your work changes. By default, the status is assumed to be "PLANNING" prior to you setting a different status.`,
   parameters: {
     type: "object",