diff --git a/TEMPLATES.md b/TEMPLATES.md
index a1c574f..f7c6a34 100644
--- a/TEMPLATES.md
+++ b/TEMPLATES.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ template-name/
 ├── uninstall.sh              # REQUIRED: Uninstallation script
 ├── start.sh                  # OPTIONAL: Start the service
 ├── stop.sh                   # OPTIONAL: Stop the service
-├── status.sh                 # OPTIONAL: Check service status
+├── status.sh                 # REQUIRED: Check service status (needed for 'dropshell list' command)
 ├── logs.sh                   # OPTIONAL: View service logs
 ├── backup.sh                 # OPTIONAL: Backup service data
 ├── restore.sh                # OPTIONAL: Restore service data
@@ -237,6 +237,8 @@ docker stop "$CONTAINER_NAME" 2>/dev/null || true
 ### status.sh
 Reports the service status.
 
+**This file is REQUIRED.** Without status.sh, the `dropshell list` command cannot display the service status, making it impossible to properly monitor and manage services.
+
 **Expected Output Format:**
 - Must output a single line with one of these exact status values:
   - `Running` - Service is active and operational