session-summary

Generate structured session handoff summaries with TL;DR and next steps.

1|Updated Jun 8, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/michaelmechenko/dotfiles --skill session-summary-michaelmechenko
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: session-summary
Source: https://github.com/michaelmechenko/dotfiles/tree/main/opencode/skill/session-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michaelmechenko/dotfiles --skill session-summary-michaelmechenko

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Session handoffs often lose critical context between transitions. This Skill generates concise, structured summaries that preserve decisions, actions, and environmental state.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Handovers: TL;DR, Completed Work, In Progress, Pending Decisions, and Critical Context are captured in a consistent format.
  • Context Preservation: Documents environment-specific details, files, and preferences to aid new agents or teammates.
  • On-Demand Handoff: Triggered at session end, pre-breaks, or when transferring context to another session or agent.

Quick Start

Provide a concise, context-rich session handoff summary at the end of a work session to enable smooth continuation by others.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a session summary for agent handoffs?▼

Generate a session summary by triggering the Skill at the end of a work session to output a structured handoff document. It captures the TL;DR, completed work, in-progress items, and next steps to ensure critical context is preserved for new agents.

What is the best way to preserve context during task transitions?▼

The best way to preserve context during task transitions is to create a structured handoff summary that documents environmental details, files, and user preferences. This ensures new agents or teammates have the critical state needed to continue work seamlessly.

What format should a session handoff summary include?▼

A session handoff summary should include a structured format covering a TL;DR, completed work, in-progress items, pending decisions, user preferences, next steps, and critical context. This format guarantees decisions and state are consistently captured.

When do I need to generate a handoff summary?▼

You need to generate a handoff summary at the end of a work session, before breaks, or when transferring context to another agent or team. This prevents context loss and ensures smooth continuation of in-progress tasks.

Can I use this for transferring context to a new agent?▼

Yes, you can use this to transfer context to a new agent by generating a concise, context-rich session wrap-up. It captures pending decisions and environmental state, allowing the new agent to resume work without losing critical information.

Does this work for end-of-session wrap-ups and task transitions?▼

Yes, this works for end-of-session wrap-ups and task transitions by applying a consistent note-taking format. It documents user preferences and critical context, solving the problem of losing decisions and actions between session transfers.