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session-start

Audits project context, git state, and pending work to bootstrap engineering sessions.

4|2|Updated Jan 27, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#claude code#git status#github cli#project orientation#session bootstrap#context audit
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Arete-Consortium/ai-skills --skill session-start-arete-consortium
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: session-start
Source: https://github.com/Arete-Consortium/ai-skills/tree/main/workflows/session-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Arete-Consortium/ai-skills --skill session-start-arete-consortium

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Starting a coding session on an unfamiliar or returning project requires manually reading files, checking git state, and hunting for pending work. This Skill replaces that ritual with a structured, read-only orientation that completes in under 60 seconds. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Project Context Audit: Reads CLAUDE.md, scores its quality with anchormd, and loads relevant code context via memboot when available. - Health and Pending Work Checks: Reports git branch state, uncommitted changes, open GitHub issues and PRs, failing CI runs, and service health. - Session Template Suggestion: Recommends a session template (bugfix, feature, refactor, deploy, security review, and more) based on the stated objective. - Use Case: You return to a project after two weeks away. Run this Skill to get a concise report of the branch state, pending issues, CLAUDE.md quality score, and a suggested session template before writing any code. ## Quick Start Ask Claude to run the session-start workflow to orient yourself on the current project before beginning any work.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-start

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I orient myself quickly when starting a new coding session?▼

Run the session-start workflow to get a structured report covering project name, git branch state, service health, pending issues and PRs, and a suggested session template. It completes in under 60 seconds using read-only operations.

What does the session-start workflow check before work begins?▼

It reads CLAUDE.md for project context, runs git status and git log for branch state, lists open GitHub issues and PRs via the gh CLI, checks failing CI runs, and surfaces TODO files. Optional integrations add CLAUDE.md quality scoring and codebase context loading.

Does session-start work without anchormd or memboot installed?▼

Yes, the workflow skips optional tool steps silently when anchormd, memboot, fleet-monitor, or drift-monitor are unavailable. Core checks using git and the GitHub CLI still run normally.

When should I not use a session bootstrap workflow?▼

Skip it when continuing active work in the same session, making a one-line fix where orientation takes longer than the fix, or when you already have full context for the task. The workflow is read-only orientation, not task execution.

Can session-start modify files or run tests during orientation?▼

No, the workflow is strictly read-only. It does not modify files, run tests, execute builds, or start implementation. Those actions happen only after the session is scoped and a template is chosen.

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