session-recap

Generate a session recap and save it to a timestamped Markdown file.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills --skill session-recap
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: session-recap
Source: https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills/tree/main/.claude-plugin/skills/session-recap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gh-xj/claude-skills --skill session-recap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill makes it effortless to capture a concise, token-efficient summary of your current session and store it for future reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured recap generation: summarizes tasks completed, key decisions, learnings, and pending items.
  • Per-session artifact: saves the recap to a timestamped file and optionally opens it in Zed for quick review.
  • Bridge to personal evolution: optionally triggers lesson capture workflows for continuous improvement.

Quick Start

Ask to recap the current session, for example: recap this session. The skill will generate a token-efficient recap, save it to ~/Documents/session-recaptures/YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM.md, and open it in Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-recap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically summarize a session and save it to a markdown file?▼

To automatically summarize a session and save it to a markdown file, you can trigger this skill to generate a token-efficient recap of tasks, decisions, and pending items, writing the output directly to a timestamped file in your Documents folder.

What is the best way to capture key decisions and pending items from an ongoing conversation?▼

The best way to capture key decisions and pending items from an ongoing conversation is to generate a structured recap. This skill extracts tasks completed, learnings, and decisions, saving them as a concise markdown artifact for future reference.

Does the session recap workflow require any specific text editor to view the output?▼

The session recap workflow does not strictly require a specific text editor, but it is designed to automatically open the generated timestamped markdown file in Zed for quick review after saving it to your local Documents directory.

Can I use this to create token-efficient summaries for long work meetings?▼

Yes, you can use this to create token-efficient summaries for long work meetings. It automatically processes the current session context to extract core tasks, decisions, and pending items without consuming excessive context window tokens.

How do I start the recap generation process for my current session?▼

To start the recap generation process for your current session, simply ask it to recap the session. The skill will then automatically generate the summary and save it to ~/Documents/session-recaps/YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM.md.

What is the file naming convention used when saving session recaps?▼

The file naming convention used when saving session recaps is a timestamp format: YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM.md. This ensures each session artifact is uniquely named and chronologically sorted within your session-recaps directory.