orient

Load project context, refresh data, scan work items, and present a briefing.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/orenmagid/claude-cabinet --skill orient-orenmagid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: orient
Source: https://github.com/orenmagid/claude-cabinet/tree/main/templates/skills/orient
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/orenmagid/claude-cabinet --skill orient-orenmagid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orients a Claude Code session by loading project state, syncing data, scanning work items, and surfacing a concise briefing to start every session with context and focus.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Loads project context from CLAUDE.md, system-status.md, and enforcement patterns to form a reliable base.
  • Orchestrates phase-driven workflows via phases/ files, enabling consistent onboarding and session planning.
  • Activates cabinet lenses and deferred triggers to surface attention items and next steps for efficient collaboration.

Quick Start

Begin a new orientation with /orient to load context, refresh data, and present the briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions about orient

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a project briefing at the start of a Claude Code session?▼

A session briefing loads project context from CLAUDE.md and system-status.md, scans work items, and presents a concise orientation summary to start every session with focus.

What is phase-driven workflow orchestration for Claude Code sessions?▼

Phase-driven workflow orchestration uses phases/ files to structure session onboarding and planning, enabling consistent, repeatable context loading and task sequencing across new or ongoing sessions.

Can I maintain memory context across multiple Claude Code sessions?▼

Yes, memory-backed session briefing applies to both new and ongoing Claude Code sessions, preserving project state and context across runs for repeatable orientation.

How do I set up session orientation using project context files?▼

Session orientation loads enforcement patterns, CLAUDE.md, and system-status.md as a reliable base, then activates cabinet lenses and deferred triggers to surface attention items and next steps.

What's the best way to surface work items and next steps when starting a coding session?▼

Scanning work items and activating cabinet lenses with deferred triggers surfaces attention items and next steps, presenting them in a concise briefing for efficient collaboration at session start.

Does session briefing work with ongoing Claude Code sessions or only new ones?▼

Session briefing applies to both new and ongoing Claude Code sessions, using health checks and presentation rules to control context loading and maintain consistent orientation across runs.